In 2023, online threats such as adware, malvertising, and spyware spiked during summer, contrary to the seasonal lull usually observed. Avast reported its tools blocked a record of over a billion attacks monthly during this period, attributing the surge to increased use of AI by cybercriminals. New threats include “Invisible Adware” and “Love-GPT” which exploit mobile devices and dating apps respectively. Japan, Greece, and the US saw the most finance scams.
Singapore General Hospital developing AI to prevent antibiotic resistance
Singapore General Hospital is testing an AI system that decides the necessity of antibiotics for pneumonia patients, potentially reducing their usage. The system, developed in
