Breachforums closes its doors, a new scam targets Orange subscribers, this is the recap of the week

FBI arrests owner of one of the biggest hacker forums in the world, if you are an Orange subscriber, beware of this new scam, only 34 professions will not be replaced by AI according to OpenAi, this is the recap of the week.

We start this recap ‘with a warning: if you are an Orange subscriber, be careful not to be fooled by this new scam. While the hacker known under the pseudonym Pompompurin has reportedly been arrested by the FBI, the firm Trendforce suggests that mechanical hard drives could soon disappear and Open AI unveils the list of only 34 professions that should be spared by artificial intelligence.

Orange subscribers, beware of this new scam

A particularly well-crafted new scam is currently targeting Orange subscribers. Indeed, hackers are trying to recover your personal data through a dummy email that imitates the operator’s original emails in every way. Be careful, if you find the address [email protected]do not click on any links.

Read: Orange: be careful not to fall for this new well-crafted scam

Microsoft Technician Turns to Hacking Software

When this independent IT specialist contacted Microsoft after-sales service because he was unable to activate Windows, he did not expect to see the technician using hacking software to achieve his ends. Indeed, as Bleeping Computer explains, the after-sales technician recovered a version of activation scripts for Windows from the Massgrave site. Microsoft has since assured to investigate.

Read: When Microsoft SAV uses cracking software to activate a legal Windows 10 license

One of the biggest forums of cybercriminals in the sights of the FBI

Already known to the American secret services, Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, alias Pompompurin, was arrested last week by the FBI. This New Yorker is said to be responsible for one of the biggest hacker forums, Breachforums, on which it is possible to buy personal data stolen anywhere in the world. The site, now taken offline by the authorities, had around 330,000 hackers.

Read: FBI closes one of the biggest hacker forums, 330,000 hackers fear for their data

ChatGPT: only 34 trades would be spared

We all wonder if certain professions are likely to disappear since the arrival of ChatGPT. Indeed, artificial intelligence continues to develop and should gradually be adopted by many companies. OpenAI therefore wondered which trades could be impacted by its chatbot and according to the company, only 34 trades, all with manual skills, are spared.

Read: The creators of ChatGPT reveal the 34 professions that will never be replaced by AI

Are hard drives in danger of disappearing?

Trendforce recently revealed that SSD prices are expected to continue to drop this year, making high-capacity storage solutions ever more affordable. That’s good news for home users, but it means that mechanical hard drives with a capacity of less than 2TB and microSD cards of 32 or 64GB could disappear by the end of the year.

Read: Hard drives could disappear by the end of the year, according to these analysts

Our tests of the week

Check out our first impressions of Diablo 4

While Diablo IV will be available from June 6, the first beta has been available since March 17 and we had the chance to test the Blizzard Entertainment title. A well-thought-out progression, a particularly fluid interface, great handling on a controller, and breathtaking graphics! Go to our dedicated news to discover our first impressions in more detail.

Read: Diablo 4: we played Blizzard’s future hit, here are our impressions

Galaxy Book3 Ultra: an elegant and pleasant PC to use

If you are not looking for maximum power and autonomy is not your first criterion, you could be seduced by the Galaxy Book3 Ultra. It’s an excellent PC with an impeccable design that perfectly manages noise and heat. We love its keyboard, which is particularly pleasant, but we regret that the trackpad is so poorly placed. It’s one of the best ultra-portables with graphics currently available, but its price remains high compared to the competition.

Read: Galaxy Book3 Ultra review: Samsung’s most advanced laptop

Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G: a quality smartphone for less than 500 euros

If you don’t want to spend more than 500 euros on your next smartphone but are still looking for a beautiful screen and excellent battery life, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G could be for you. Please note, this smartphone only runs on Android 12 and its power is modest. Also note that you will not have a microSD reader. That being said, it remains a balanced smartphone with a very interesting price/quality ratio.

Read: Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G test: excellent value for money (no surprises)

Resident Evil 4 Remake: an exciting game that fulfills all its promises

This remake should delight fans of the original game as it brilliantly reinvents itself without the cult action game losing its flavor. The gameplay is very enjoyable and the graphics are sublime. Do not hesitate to take a look at our news to learn more about Resident Evil 4 Remake.

Read: Resident Evil 4 Remake test: a brilliant reinvention of the mythical game