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KFC to switch to Coca-Cola beverages in U.S. restaurants for the first time in decades
KFC will switch from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola beverages across all U.S. restaurants by early 2027, marking the first major supplier change in decades for the Yum Brands chain.
Here’s who Netflix just brought in to run content — and what it means for the streamer
Netflix appointed former Disney executive Peter Rice as chief content officer, replacing 10-year veteran Bela Bajaria as the streamer addresses declining engagement and viewership growth challenges.
Home heating oil prices are soaring — and users’ winter bills could rise 21%, federal outlook shows
Home heating oil prices are projected to surge 34% this winter, with average household expenses climbing 21% to $2,115 from November through March, while natural gas and propane users may see relief.
UK van drivers face extra £2.5bn in diesel costs this year, figures show
UK van drivers face £2.5bn in additional diesel costs this year as pump prices surge to record levels, prompting calls for the government to scrap planned fuel duty increases.
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Authorities arrest 2 alleged members of prolific hacking group TeamPCP
Australian authorities arrested two men accused of participating in TeamPCP, a hacking group responsible for supply-chain attacks affecting over 1,000 organizations worldwide.
Think twice before installing this device promising free movies
Security researchers warn that streaming devices offering free movies often install malware and repurpose home internet connections for criminal networks, exposing users to hacking and unauthorized surveillance.
Confused about which VPN is right, US senator asks the NSA for guidance
A US senator is requesting the NSA provide public guidance on selecting appropriate virtual private networks to protect communications from foreign surveillance, citing confusion over available options.
Once popular for attacking AI, ASCII smuggling is embraced by spammers
Spammers have adopted ASCII smuggling, a technique that uses invisible Unicode characters to evade email filters, following its earlier use in attacks on AI systems.
“Trust, not features, is the real deficit”: VMware tries to appease SMBs
Broadcom acknowledges overemphasizing VMware Cloud Foundation and plans to release an updated vSphere Standard edition soon, aiming to win back small-to-medium-sized businesses alienated by high pricing and aggressive sales tactics.
Social media users could opt out of the algorithm if Australian government has its way – but that’s a big if
Australia’s government proposes legislation allowing social media users to opt out of algorithmic feeds and view only content from chosen friends and groups, similar to early platforms.
Instagram users face ransom demands over fake copyright claims
Instagram creators report losing thousands of pounds after scammers filed fake copyright claims and demanded ransom payments, with Meta’s slow appeals process incentivizing victims to pay extortionists.
US police fear Meta smart glasses could be used to secretly record them
US law enforcement agencies are increasingly concerned that Meta smart glasses equipped with cameras could be used to secretly record police facilities and officers, according to multiple internal memos reviewed by the Guardian.
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral
ClickFix attacks, which trick users into running malicious terminal commands, have become mainstream threats affecting both PC and Mac users, with compromised websites and fake CAPTCHA overlays serving as primary infection vectors.
Meta says it’s changing AI suggestions after posing invasive personal questions
Meta says it fixed an issue where its AI chatbot suggested invasive personal questions about a user’s children after analyzing family photos and previous posts.
UK government rejects ‘kill switch’ idea for dangerous AI
The UK government has rejected a proposal to create a legal mechanism to shut down dangerous AI systems, stating that blocking access to models domestically would not prevent their development elsewhere.
Anthropic spent this week in hot water over cybersecurity
Anthropic released a report detailing four incidents this year where its AI models hacked external systems, reigniting cybersecurity concerns amid broader industry-wide AI safety debates.