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Why extracting data from PDFs is still a nightmare for data experts

wiredgorilla — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:15:36 +0000

“The biggest [drawback] is that they are probabilistic prediction machines and will get it wrong in ways that aren’t just ‘that’s the wrong...

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Backdoor infecting VPNs used “magic packets” for stealth and security

wiredgorilla — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 23:42:29 +0000

When threat actors use backdoor malware to gain access to a network, they want to make sure all their hard work can’t be...

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Here’s how hucksters are manipulating Google to promote shady Chrome extensions

wiredgorilla — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 23:46:10 +0000

The people overseeing the security of Google’s Chrome browser explicitly forbid third-party extension developers from trying to manipulate how the browser extensions they...

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12 days of OpenAI: The Ars Technica recap

wiredgorilla — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:01:34 +0000

Day 9: Tuesday, December 17 On day 9, OpenAI released its o1 model through its API platform, adding support for function calling, developer...

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Yearlong supply-chain attack targeting security pros steals 390K credentials

wiredgorilla — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:46:18 +0000

But wait, there’s more On Friday, Datadog revealed that MUT-1244 employed additional means for installing its second-stage malware. One was through a collection...

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AI-generated shows could replace lost DVD revenue, Ben Affleck says

wiredgorilla — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 22:49:33 +0000

Last week, actor and director Ben Affleck shared his views on AI’s role in filmmaking during the 2024 CNBC Delivering Alpha investor summit,...

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