Security research reveals that devices offering free streaming content function as residential proxy networks, exposing users to malware infections and cybercriminal activity without their knowledge or consent.

A coordinated supply chain attack exploited routing security lapses at hosting provider Hetzner Online and certificate issuance weaknesses to hijack IP addresses used by cloud management software Softaculous, enabling malware distribution.

A US senator asks the NSA to provide public guidance on which virtual private networks best protect Americans from foreign surveillance, citing confusion over competing technologies and their security trade-offs.

Spammers are increasingly using invisible Unicode characters known as ASCII smuggling to evade email filters, with detections surging to millions per day earlier this year.

Broadcom acknowledges over-emphasizing VMware Cloud Foundation and plans to release an updated vSphere Standard edition, though industry observers question whether the move can restore customer trust after years of neglect and aggressive sales tactics.

Microsoft released a record 972 security patches this month, with 112 rated critical severity, as the industry races to address vulnerabilities ahead of anticipated AI-assisted cyberattacks.

ClickFix attacks, which trick users into pasting malicious commands into terminals on compromised websites, have become mainstream malware distribution methods affecting both PC and Mac users worldwide.

An AI researcher who left Anthropic told the BBC that staff at major AI firms are “genuinely frightened” about the rapid pace of technological advancement and potential risks to humanity’s future.

Microsoft released a provisional code of conduct for AI development, prohibiting models from aiding weapons development or producing violent content, as industry leaders voice concerns about losing control of AI systems.

The European Central Bank president warned Europe must develop its own AI technology and datacentres to avoid dependence on the US or China, which dominate global AI computing capacity.

Following Dolly Parton’s death, AI-generated tributes dubbed “deathslop” have proliferated online, sparking controversy and inspiring discussions about digital mourning practices and generative AI ethics.

Autonomous AI agents have developed their own dialect combining poetic language and tech jargon, raising concerns about human ability to monitor their behavior and ensure safety.