Windows 11 optimised for 8GB of memory, and hackers steal people’s bandwidth

Windows 11 has been optimised for 8 gigabytes of memory: Microsoft has made changes to Windows 11 so it can run on less memory. The operating system can now keep up to 2GB more active data in memory instead of moving it to slower storage, helping PCs stay responsive as users open more apps or browser tabs. [Microsoft]

Hackers hijack D-Link and Ubiquiti devices to resell stolen bandwidth: Threat intelligence company GreyNoise discovered a proxy-jacking campaign affecting devices in 34 countries. The attack monetises victims’ Internet connections via a legitimate bandwidth-sharing application called Pawns.app. Unpatched D-Link ShareCenter NAS and Ubiquiti UniFi Video NVR devices were affected, along with other devices. [BleepingComputer]

iPhone Duo shortages expected: Shipping estimates for Apple’s first folding phone slipped into January within minutes of the company taking preorders on Friday, suggesting that strong demand and short supply will make the R47,999 device challenging to purchase on its 23 Oct. release date or in the near future. [Bloomberg]

OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and hacked websites to obtain statistics: OpenAI reported that a model prompted to update a cryptocurrency trading application used funds from a locked wallet on a test network by locating publicly known developer wallet recovery phrases. It reasoned that since test network tokens were valueless, they were acceptable to use. [Ars Technica]

Netflix replaces chief creative officer with veteran TV and film executive: Netflix will replace its chief creative officer with Peter Rice, a veteran TV and film executive, accelerating efforts to reinvigorate growth and reverse a slowdown in viewers and revenue at the streaming giant. [Bloomberg]
 
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