Anchor Point

Anchor Point Anchor Point is a leading IT consultation company specializing in corporate trainings on technology, digital transformation, AI, blockchain, and e-commerce.

Anchor Point is a leading IT consultation company specializing in corporate trainings on digital transformation, AI, blockchain, green technology, quantum computing, and e-commerce. As a trusted partner of various big clients including HKSAR government, Sun Hung Kai Properties, Bank of China, CITIC and HKTDC, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality training programs that equip our

clients with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's fast-paced digital world. Corporate trainings cover a wide spectrum of topics including business case studies on:
- Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT and derivatives)
- Agile Project Management
- Blockchain
- Business Analysis
- Cryptocurrencies
- Cybersecurity
- E-Commerce
- Fintech
- Green technologies
- Quantum computing
- NFT and Metaverse
- Supply chain
- 5G

Anchor Point is a training partner of HKPC and BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. For more information, call us at +852 81203165 or email [email protected]

24/05/2026

Is your organisation ready for the AI era? Upskill your team with our corporate training programme.
Reach us for more: [email protected]

20/04/2026

It's the end of an era. Tim Cook is officially stepping down as CEO of Apple as of September 1, 2026 🚨

John Ternus will become the new CEO

OpenAI has announced the shutdown of its video generation platform  , just six months after launch.Since its debut in Se...
25/03/2026

OpenAI has announced the shutdown of its video generation platform , just six months after launch.

Since its debut in September, Sora quickly gained widespread attention, but also faced criticism over concerns related to the proliferation of deepfake technology. Despite achieving millions of downloads, OpenAI has decided to discontinue its video products, including Sora, and shift focus toward longer-term initiatives such as robotics and productivity tools. Disney has also withdrawn its previously reported $1 billion investment in OpenAI.

In the space, it is truly survival of the fittest. Even major players must learn to reallocate resources quickly. If Sora cannot compete with or , it gets cut without hesitation.

Looking ahead, large language models are likely to move toward more specialised positioning to reduce direct competition. For example, Anthropic may continue focusing on reasoning and agentic AI, while Gemini may lean further into generative AI.

Source: Cointelegraph

Google transforms design with Stitch's major update introducing Vibe Design.The new updates in Stitch include an  -nativ...
19/03/2026

Google transforms design with Stitch's major update introducing Vibe Design.
The new updates in Stitch include an -native design canvas, voice functionalities, and a design agent enhancing real-time UI prototyping. Users can now use voice to guide their designs, with instant suggestions and updates, significantly impacting design efficiency and innovation. Practitioners should consider leveraging these AI advancements to enhance design capabilities.
In addition Stitch supports exporting to Figma for high fidelity prototype, which can further work with Codex or Code for integration.

Manus, acquired by Meta, introduces 'My Computer' which allows AI to directly control local computers for automation. Th...
17/03/2026

Manus, acquired by Meta, introduces 'My Computer' which allows AI to directly control local computers for automation. This feature can develop an app in 20 minutes without Xcode and can automate the management of large numbers of documents. For IT professionals, this means enhanced efficiency and smarter workflows; it is essential to consider how to integrate this technology securely into daily operations.

MIT researchers have developed a generative AI model that could significantly speed up the discovery and production of n...
02/02/2026

MIT researchers have developed a generative AI model that could significantly speed up the discovery and production of new materials by guiding scientists on how to synthesize them in the real world.

The model, called DiffSyn, focuses on one of the biggest bottlenecks in materials science: turning theoretically promising materials into physical substances. While generative AI has already been used to design millions of potential materials on paper, actually making them requires complex trial-and-error experiments involving temperatures, timing, and chemical ratios.

Trained on more than 23,000 synthesis recipes from decades of scientific literature, DiffSyn uses a diffusion-based approach to propose multiple viable synthesis pathways for a desired material, rather than a single fixed recipe. Researchers demonstrated the model’s effectiveness on zeolites, a class of materials widely used in catalysis and chemical separations, successfully synthesizing a new zeolite with improved thermal stability.

By rapidly sampling thousands of possible synthesis routes in minutes, the system gives scientists strong starting points for experiments, reducing time, cost, and reliance on intuition alone. The team believes the approach could be extended to other complex materials and eventually integrated with autonomous laboratories, further accelerating materials design and deployment across industries.

Source: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

  /   AI can be deployed on macOS, Windows, or Linux, and integrates with Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord, Slack, and Signal...
28/01/2026

/ AI can be deployed on macOS, Windows, or Linux, and integrates with Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord, Slack, and Signal. Core capabilities include:
- Execute shell commands
- Control and automate browsers
- Read and write the local file system
- Manage email and calendars
- Integrate with Gmail, GitHub, Spotify, and smart home services
- Use AI models from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and others

Because it combines long-term memory with real-world system control, its permission model creates a very large attack surface. Security researchers warn that misconfiguration can allow attackers to gain full system control within minutes, including theft of cryptocurrency private keys.

Publicly exposed servers without authentication

- Many users deploy ClawdBot on VPS or public networks without enabling auth
- Reverse proxies often misclassify external traffic as localhost
- Full admin backends become openly accessible
- Exposed data includes API keys, OAuth secrets, bot tokens, chat histories, and signing keys
- Instances can be trivially discovered via Shodan

Prompt injection attacks
ClawdBot parses emails, documents, web pages, and chat messages
Attackers can embed malicious instructions in normal content
AI can be coerced to:
- Exfiltrate sensitive files
- Leak private keys
- Execute arbitrary system commands
- Upload data to attacker-controlled servers

Underlying protocol vulnerabilities (MCP)
- CVE-2025-49596 (CVSS 9.4): Unauthenticated system access
- CVE-2025-6514 (CVSS 9.6): Command injection
- CVE-2025-52882 (CVSS 8.8): Arbitrary file access and code ex*****on

Full system takeover risk
ClawdBot has:
- Shell access
- Browser automation
- Full filesystem permissions

REAL-WORLD ATTACKS AND OBSERVATIONS
- Researchers demonstrated private key exfiltration via malicious email prompts
- Public scans found instances exposing full chat histories and allowing message impersonation
- Signal pairing credentials have been observed stored in plaintext
- Multiple identity theft and account compromise cases likely remain unreported

MITIGATION AND HARDENING GUIDANCE

Immediate actions:
- Run the built-in security audit tool
- Enforce OAuth 2.1 or equivalent authentication
- Update Node.js and apply CVE-patched versions
- Correctly configure reverse proxy headers
- Bind services to localhost only and enforce strict firewall rules

DEFENSE-IN-DEPTH BEST PRACTICES

Deployment isolation:
- Use a dedicated physical machine or isolated VM
- Never install on a primary work or personal device

Network controls:
- Enforce strict IP allowlists
- Do not expose services directly to the internet
- Access only via VPN

Permissions and input handling:
- Treat all inputs as untrusted
- Require human approval for high-risk actions
- Disable unnecessary integrations

Credential management:
- Use least-privilege API keys
- Never store secrets in plaintext
- Regularly audit logs and configuration

UK Hit Hardest by AI Job Losses Among Major EconomiesThe UK has lost more jobs to artificial intelligence than any other...
27/01/2026

UK Hit Hardest by AI Job Losses Among Major Economies
The UK has lost more jobs to artificial intelligence than any other major economy, according to new research, raising fresh concerns about the pace of automation and its impact on workers.

A study by investment bank Morgan Stanley found that AI-related job losses in the UK over the past year were twice the international average, resulting in a net employment decline of around 8%. Among the five large economies surveyed, the UK suffered the greatest losses, while the US was the only country to record net job growth linked to AI adoption.

Despite widespread layoffs, companies reported that AI had boosted productivity and output, allowing firms to do more with fewer staff. Analysts described the findings as an “early warning sign” of the technology’s disruptive potential, particularly as UK unemployment has climbed to a five-year high.

Senior figures have sounded the alarm. London mayor Sadiq Khan warned that AI risks becoming a “weapon of mass destruction of jobs,” while Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has previously cautioned that mass unemployment and widening inequality could follow without policy intervention. Altman has advocated for measures such as universal basic income to cushion the impact.

Experts say the UK’s exposure reflects its large white-collar and services sector, where AI tools are being adopted faster than new roles are being created—leaving workers caught in the transition.

Image what a futuristic Christmas will be like...Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎁🎄✨
17/12/2025

Image what a futuristic Christmas will be like...
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎁🎄✨

祝各位新年進步!今年我們展望:- AI, Quantum Computing, Green IT, Cybersecurity 及 Robotics 將繼續是科技發展焦點,留意以上多屬需要較大量投資的 R&D 範疇。- AI 智能將會覺醒,...
27/01/2025

祝各位新年進步!
今年我們展望:
- AI, Quantum Computing, Green IT, Cybersecurity 及 Robotics 將繼續是科技發展焦點,留意以上多屬需要較大量投資的 R&D 範疇。
- AI 智能將會覺醒,引發廣泛倫理討論。
- 配合環球經濟形勢,政府及大企業將繼續擔當帶動發展的火車頭。
- 中亞地區將大力推動AI應用,持續減省人手及營運成本。

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