➀ Renesas Electronics Corporation has launched a new group of ultra-low-power MCUs named RA4L1, featuring advanced security and segment LCD support.

➁ These MCUs are powered by an 80-MHz Arm Cortex-M33 processor with TrustZone and consume minimal power, making them ideal for IoT applications like water meters, smart locks, and sensors.

➂ The MCUs offer a range of peripherals and come in various compact packages, supported by Renesas' Flexible Software Package (FSP) for simplified application development.

➀ Leonardo highlighted increased employment at its UK sites, with 1,400 new hires in 2024, including 450 in early careers schemes.

➁ The company reported significant growth in orders, revenues, and EBITA over the last 12 months.

➂ Leonardo emphasized its role in the global Aerospace, Defense, and Security industry, with a focus on sustainability and young talent attraction.

➀ D-Link (India) Limited has unveiled a new line of surveillance switches made in India, including the DES-F1006P-FE, DES-F1010P-FE, and DES-F1018P-FE models.

➁ These switches come with built-in power supplies, long-range PoE support, and 6KV surge protection, making them ideal for both commercial and residential installations.

➂ The switches are designed to enhance surveillance system efficiency, simplify installation, and provide reliable connectivity for a wide range of applications.

➀ Phishing attacks are on the rise, with over 800,000 victims in the first quarter of 2024;

➁ Astaroth malware bypasses 2FA restrictions to gain access to Gmail, Outlook, or Yahoo accounts;

➂ The malware intercepts requests, captures session cookies, and uses reverse proxy techniques to steal credentials.

YouTube has issued a warning to users to be cautious after investigating an account hijacking campaign. The campaign involved fraudulent emails appearing to come from YouTube, directing users to malicious links. The company advises users to slow down, spot check details, and not to provide payment or personal information.

JD Vance from the Trump administration addressed the Paris AI Conference, emphasizing the opportunities of AI and cautioning against excessive regulation. He highlighted the importance of maintaining AI as a tool for economic innovation, job creation, and national security, without falling into ideological biases or restrictive policies.

Vance also mentioned the administration's commitment to keeping the US at the forefront of AI development and the importance of fostering international collaboration.

He expressed concern over reports of foreign governments considering restrictive policies on US tech companies and emphasized the importance of innovation and free speech in the development of AI.

➀ The Z-Wave Alliance has released the Z-Wave 2024B Specification Package to improve device interoperability and security;

➁ The update includes changes to the Z-Wave Certification program and new tools for IoT developers;

➂ The Z-Wave 2024B-3 update will address a frequency change proposal for ZWLR in the EU, with final updates expected by April 2025.

➀ Hikvision has expanded its focus from visible-light perception to multiple sensory dimensions, integrating AI analytics into diverse products and solutions under its “See Smarter” technology.

➁ Key functionalities include object detection and classification, motion analysis, perimeter protection, self-learning analytics, AcuSense technology, ANPR, and facial recognition.

➂ The technology automates security processes, enhances surveillance, and reduces costs by minimizing manual intervention.

➀ Cadence announces its plan to acquire Secure-IC, a leader in embedded security IP platforms.

➁ The acquisition aims to enhance Cadence's existing portfolio with Secure-IC's advanced security solutions and tools.

➂ Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

➀ Lenovo has unveiled a grenade-inspired external SSD, paying homage to the recent film 'Operation Leviathan'.

➁ The product features 1TB of storage, transfer speeds up to 1,050MB/s, and a USB Type-C interface.

➂ Experts warn that such weapon-styled accessories could cause unnecessary delays during airport security checks.

➀ NVIDIA has released updates to its GPU display driver and VGPU software addressing a total of seven security vulnerabilities.

➁ Two of these vulnerabilities are high-severity, enabling information disclosure, data tampering, and denial of service.

➂ The latest driver updates resolve all these issues, with specific version requirements for Windows users.