HotPage Adware Disguised as Ad Blocker Installs Malicious Kernel Driver

Jul 18, 2024NewsroomMalware / Windows Security Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on an adware module that purports to block ads and malicious websites, while stealthily offloading a kernel driver component that grants attackers the ability to run arbitrary code with elevated permissions on Windows hosts. The malware, dubbed HotPage, gets its name from the eponymous…

Why Greece’s Six-Day Workweek Gamble Won’t Pay Off

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Greece has just introduced a six-day workweek policy, effective July 1st, 2024, aimed at enhancing productivity and combating its persistent unemployment issues. As of May 2024, Greece’s unemployment rate stands at 10.6%, showing a decline from previous years but still reflecting significant economic challenges. The question for…

Meta Halts AI Use in Brazil Following Data Protection Authority’s Ban

Jul 18, 2024NewsroomArtificial Intelligence / Data Protection Meta has suspended the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in Brazil after the country’s data protection authority issued a preliminary ban objecting to its new privacy policy. The development was first reported by news agency Reuters. The company said it has decided to suspend the tools while…