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A major security flaw that could put Apple GPUs at risk when using AI has been discovered. While some of the GPUs in question have already been patched to provide added security, many are still at risk.AI processing can be a demanding prospect, so the raw power of GPUs is often pulled in to process that data. Essentially, when generative AI, like that found in text generation and prediction, is used, it runs a large language model (LLM) that analyses data incredibly quickly to get responses. Unfortunately, given this…

A security flaw affecting GPUs from four hardware manufacturers that exposed artificial intelligence (AI) data was unearthed by security researchers. The issue impacts several devices equipped with GPUs from these firms, including some iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers. Hackers can exfiltrate personal information being used in AI operations on the local memory of affected devices — including large language models (LLMs) used by services like Google, Meta, ChatGPT maker OpenAI, and Microsoft using a few lines of code,…

A report of a GPU security flaw appeared online, reported by Trail of Bits. According to the researchers, millions of Apple iPhones and MacBooks, along with devices with AMD or Qualcomm chips, are affected. The issue, neatly called LeftoverLocals, is with GPU memory that stores AI data, which uses the graphics unit rather than the SoC. The vulnerability allows hackers to extract personal information that is easily accessible on the local memory of the GPU. Apple confirmed it is aware of the problem and has already…

Virtually every electronic device is capable of being hacked, including Apple’s. To that point, Trail of Bits recently discovered a new attack through a GPU security flaw. Even though it seems Apple has addressed this issue in some iPhone and MacBook models, iPhone 12 and M2 MacBook Air owners are still unprotected against this security flaw.The security researchers at Trail of Bits discovered the LeftoverLocals vulnerability in the graphic processor units made by Apple, Qualcomm, and others. With this exploit,…

Owners of Apple's Magic Keyboards have a new firmware update available to them, and that isn't something that happens every day. The new firmware won't grow an extra key or anything, and it in fact won't add any new functionality at all. There aren't even any new bug fixes here either, so those suffering from Bluetooth connection issues will probably continue to do so after this update is installed.But that doesn't mean the update isn't a worthwhile one, because it absolutely is. That's because the new firmware addresses…

AirDrop’s encrypted security features that allow users to transfer files without revealing the sender’s contact details have become increasingly popular in China, but one state-backed Chinese firm claims it can identify users.This has been developed as part of the Chinese government in an effort to crackdown on activists and other citizens using AirDrop to send information without government tracking. AirDrop was heavily used during the 2019 protests in Hong Kong to share information and pro-democracy slogans without…

As per the researchers, this feature was not publicly documented, presenting a significant challenge in its detection and analysis using conventional security methods. A team of researchers has discovered a vulnerability in Apple System on a chip, or SoC, that has played a critical role in the recent iPhone attacks, known as Operation Triangulation, allowing attackers to bypass the hardware-based memory protection on iPhones running iOS versions up to iOS 16.6, a new report said on Friday.According to the…

Thirty years ago, an 11-day space shuttle mission involving seven veteran astronauts performed the first servicing mission to correct the Hubble Space Telescope's blurred vision.The unprecedented flight involved five spacewalks and would not have been possible without the assistance of the shuttle's robotic Canadarm.The multi-billion dollar Hubble Space Telescope was a crown jewel of NASA's space program. At the time, it was the largest and most capable astronomical observatory in orbit, with a clear view of the universe…

Prakhar Khanna / Digital Trends The OnePlus Pad is a story of what could have been if Android was better optimized for trackpads on keyboard accessories. That may sound like a small, niche complaint, but it’s played a big role in my enjoyment (and frustration) with the tablet. Using the OnePlus Pad can be glitchy and buggy at times, but despite its imperfect trackpad implementation (often resulting in me getting frustrated and wanting to move to my laptop for work), the tablet is surprisingly good for being your…

Google made a lot of good steps forward with the release of the Pixel Watch 2, offering better battery life, better performance, and the same beautiful design that helps the Pixel watch lineup stand out amongst the myriad of other WearOS-powered smartwatches. But Google still hasn’t fixed the Pixel Watch 2’s biggest flaw: multiple size options.If you’re looking to buy an Apple Watch or even one of Samsung’s latest Android smartwatches, then you’ll find yourself looking at two different size options. This allows…