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Misuse of the link wrapping function

Phishing with Proofpoint: Cyber attack disguises itself as a security link

31. July, 2025 - 13:06

Cyber criminals are currently using a sophisticated trick to carry out targeted phishing attacks. The method abuses Proofpoint’s link wrapping system and leads unsuspecting users to manipulated Microsoft 365 pages.

Deadline until October

Dropbox Passwords is being discontinued: Users must act now

31. July, 2025 - 07:26

Dropbox is pulling the plug on its password manager Dropbox Passwords and recommends switching to 1Password. The end of October is the final end.

Interactive learning with AI

ChatGPT launches Study Mode

29. July, 2025 - 18:10

OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT with a new function for learners. The so-called Study Mode is designed not only to provide answers, but also to promote understanding – with targeted guidance and interactive questions.

Power users

New usage limits for Claude subscribers

29. July, 2025 - 07:18

Anthropic has announced new weekly usage limits for its AI assistant Claude in order to curb the intensive use of the coding tool Claude Code. This mainly affects users who run the system around the clock, so-called power users.

After CEO resignation

Kiss cam scandal: Head of HR at Astronomer also leaves

26. July, 2025 - 10:36

After the Kiss cam debacle at a Coldplay concert, the two managers of a software company who were caught have now had to give up their jobs.

EU Cloud Association

CISPE files suit against Broadcom’s VMware acquisition

25. July, 2025 - 11:07

The industry association Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE) has filed a formal action for annulment with the European Court of Justice against the approval of the VMware takeover by Broadcom.

Network problems

Massive Starlink outage: users worldwide affected by disruption

25. July, 2025 - 07:15

Users of the Starlink satellite internet service reported massive connection problems on Thursday evening shortly before 3 PM EST. At that time, more than 7,000 reports had already been received on the Downdetector outage website. After more than two hours, the network was working again. What was the cause?

American tech industry

Trump: AI models do not have to pay for content

24. July, 2025 - 07:13

According to US President Donald Trump, American AI models do not have to comply with copyright laws.

3-pillar program

Great Britain wants to ban ransomware payments

24. July, 2025 - 07:08

The British government has fleshed out its anti-ransomware strategy. On Tuesday, the Home Office published plans for three key measures: a payment ban for public institutions and critical infrastructure, mandatory reporting before ransom payments are made and a general obligation to report ransomware attacks.

Special effects

SAP records strong profit growth

23. July, 2025 - 09:02

Thanks to a decent second quarter, Europe’s largest software manufacturer SAP is sticking to its outlook for the year as a whole despite the capricious customs situation in the global economy.