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Original image source: itseller.cl The arrival of AI PCs is marking a turning point in the way companies approach their end-user infrastructure. In this new panorama, components such as the NPU (Neural Processing Unit) are emerging as essential elements to execute Artificial Intelligence (AI) locally, optimize resources and safeguard critical data, thus promoting the renewal of corporate teams. The Challenge of AI Adoption in Companies A study by MAS Analytics reveals that only 3.6% of companies in Chile have managed to scale AI projects with tangible and sustainable results, while an overwhelming majority (68.1%) remain in exploration or pilot phases. AI PCs, with their AI capabilities integrated into the hardware itself, seek to overcome this stagnation, making the NPU a determining factor in the purchasing decision. ...

A newly discovered cyberattack campaign, dubbed Operation WrtHug, has compromised tens of thousands of ASUS routers that are end-of-life (EoL) or outdated. The operation has recruited these devices into a vast network of botnets. Over the past six months, SecurityScorecard’s STRIKE team identified more than 50,000 unique IP addresses of compromised devices globally. The most affected regions include Taiwan, the United States and Russia, although infections have also been reported in Southeast Asia and European countries. ...