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DeepSeek's AI models pricing to rise 4x, Apple sent warnings to targets of mercenary spyware attacks, and the US gov't to allow private companies to carry out cyberattacks on its behalf

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-The company said it's adopting a new peak and off-peak pricing to "allocate resources more reasonably," starting on August 16 -Most users will never be targeted by mercenary spyware, but they're also difficult to detect and prevent.” -Traditionally, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, one of the main laws that criminalizes hacking, unauthorized computer access and other cyberattacks, has applied to private companies and individuals alike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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