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Huawei about to lose Windows licence
Winsage
March 18, 2025

Huawei about to lose Windows licence

Huawei's relationship with the United States has deteriorated as Microsoft's supply license is set to expire, putting Huawei's Windows-based PCs at risk. Without an extension, Huawei may have to abandon Windows and switch to Linux or its HarmonyOS. The company plans to launch an "AI PC" powered by its Kunpeng CPU and HarmonyOS in April, targeting the Chinese market. Additionally, Huawei will introduce the MateBook D16 Linux Edition, but Linux holds only a 3.8 percent share of the consumer market compared to Windows' 70.65 percent. The success of Huawei's laptops outside China may depend on the acceptance of HarmonyOS and alternative operating systems amidst US sanctions.
Microsoft’s AI Recall Tool Is Still Sucking Up Credit Card and Social Security Numbers
Winsage
December 14, 2024

Microsoft’s AI Recall Tool Is Still Sucking Up Credit Card and Social Security Numbers

Luigi Mangione, 26, was charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and was apprehended in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after evading authorities. He was found with counterfeit identification and a 3D-printed firearm. The U.S. government indicted 14 North Korean nationals for fraudulent IT operations aimed at funding the country's nuclear ambitions, generating an estimated million while stealing sensitive information. Microsoft’s AI Recall Tool faced privacy concerns after capturing sensitive data, prompting the company to postpone its launch and enhance security measures. Cleo file-sharing software warned customers about a vulnerability exploited by cybercriminals using malware named Malichus. The U.S. government imposed sanctions on Chinese hackers accused of hijacking thousands of firewalls, targeting critical infrastructure, and offered a million bounty for information leading to their apprehension.
Huawei’s Mate 70 smartphones will run its new Android-free OS
AppWizard
November 26, 2024

Huawei’s Mate 70 smartphones will run its new Android-free OS

Huawei has launched the Mate 70 series, which includes the Mate 70, Mate 70 Pro, Mate 70 Pro Plus, and Mate 70 RS, featuring the new HarmonyOS Next that is not compatible with Android apps. The Mate 70 has a 6.7-inch display, 5,300mAh battery, 66W fast charging, and a camera setup with a 50MP main camera. It starts at 5,499 yuan for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. The Mate 70 Pro offers Wi-Fi 7 and enhanced satellite communication, starting at 6,499 yuan. The Mate 70 Pro Plus has upgraded camera sensors and starts at 8,499 yuan. The Mate 70 RS features premium materials and starts at 11,999 yuan. The specific processors used in the Mate 70 series have not been disclosed, but previous models used chips from China's SMIC. Additionally, Huawei introduced the Mate X6 foldable smartphone with a 7.93-inch internal display and a 6.45-inch external display. It features a 50MP main camera, 48MP telephoto periscope camera, and 40MP ultra-wide camera. The standard model has 12GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, and a 5,110mAh battery, priced at 12,999 yuan. A collector’s edition with 16GB of RAM and a 5,200mAh battery will be available for 14,999 yuan.
Huawei’s HarmonyOS NEXT launch marks a divorce from Android
AppWizard
October 23, 2024

Huawei’s HarmonyOS NEXT launch marks a divorce from Android

Huawei unveiled HarmonyOS NEXT, marking a shift away from the Android ecosystem. Public beta testing has started for select smartphones and tablets using Kirin and Kunpeng chips. This version does not support Android applications, emphasizing Huawei's goal of creating a self-sufficient platform. Notable native apps for HarmonyOS NEXT include Meituan, Douyin, Taobao, Xiaohongshu, Alipay, and JD.com, with over 15,000 native applications and meta-services launched. HarmonyOS NEXT features 110 million lines of code, a 30% performance enhancement, and extends battery life by an average of 56 minutes while freeing up about 1.5GB of memory. Currently, Huawei has no plans to introduce HarmonyOS NEXT outside of China. The launch signifies a step towards technological independence, as previous versions relied on the Android Open Source Project due to US sanctions. Huawei aims to extend HarmonyOS to personal computers, planning to phase out Windows, though timelines and adoption by other PC manufacturers are uncertain.
Moonly app exposed location of 6M users; potential Russian ties
AppWizard
August 9, 2024

Moonly app exposed location of 6M users; potential Russian ties

The Moonly astrology application, with around 6 million users, experienced a data breach that exposed sensitive user information, including addresses, email addresses, birth dates, GPS locations, and employee credentials. A publicly accessible database linked to Cosmic Vibrations Inc. was discovered, containing data from a backup dated April 19, 2024. The breach raised security concerns, particularly due to the leaked GPS locations and the potential for hacking attempts given the exposure of birth dates and email addresses. While employee passwords were hashed, some were cracked, increasing the risk of unauthorized access to the database. Additionally, evidence suggests that Moonly's management may be based in Russia, with employee logins traced to the Russian Federation, Belarus, and Indonesia, raising concerns about the company's operations and potential circumvention of US sanctions. Moonly has not publicly addressed these issues.
US sanctions leaders of Russian antivirus software provider Kaspersky
Tech Optimizer
June 22, 2024

US sanctions leaders of Russian antivirus software provider Kaspersky

The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on twelve senior executives of Kaspersky Lab, a Russian cybersecurity firm. The decision was made due to concerns about the company's ties to the Russian government and potential risks to US national security and personal data. Additionally, the Commerce Department has banned the sale of Kaspersky's antivirus software in the US, citing Russia's history of exploiting companies like Kaspersky Lab to gather sensitive US information.
US sanctions 12 Kaspersky Lab leaders
Tech Optimizer
June 22, 2024

US sanctions 12 Kaspersky Lab leaders

The United States imposed sanctions on 12 executives at Kaspersky Lab due to national security concerns related to Russian cyberattacks.
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