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An undercover Google analyst infiltrated a notorious supply-chain hacking gang
Google’s threat intelligence team infiltrated the hacker group TeamPCP with an undercover analyst, allowing the company to monitor attacks from inside and alert victims before two alleged members were arrested in Australia.
IT mistake erases 11 years of viewing history for hospitals’ maternity records
A technical error at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust caused deletion of maternity viewing records spanning 11 years, though patient care data was recovered. The incident occurs amid a broader investigation into systemic failings in the hospital’s maternity department.
Your uncle’s frozen Mac says it’s infected after viewing a Google ad. Now what?
Researchers discovered a sophisticated tech support scam using Google ads to freeze Windows and Mac screens with fake infection warnings, directing users to call fraudulent support centers.
Attackers have been exploiting critical Zimbra flaw to steal emails
Attackers have been exploiting a critical Zimbra flaw allowing remote command injection to steal email backups and authentication credentials from vulnerable organizations, Microsoft warned.
Companies rushed in on AI. Now some are pulling back
Major companies including Meta, Microsoft, and Walmart are scaling back aggressive AI adoption after encountering widespread technical errors, security risks, and minimal productivity gains from rapid implementation.
Use of AI in job interviews on the rise – but UK recruiters say they can spot the cheats
UK recruiters report a sharp rise in candidates using AI during job interviews, with 66% of major employers confirming unauthorized AI use in assessments, but say deceptive tactics are easily detectable.
Uber begins self-driving robotaxi trial in Manchester
Uber has launched a self-driving robotaxi trial in Manchester using technology from partner firms Pony and Verne, following the company’s recent autonomous vehicle launch in Zagreb.
Palantir and Sadiq Khan drop legal battle over Met contract
Palantir and London Mayor Sadiq Khan have withdrawn their legal dispute over a Metropolitan Police contract, canceling a January court trial and agreeing to settle allegations against each other.
The eyes have it: Reform politician’s ‘smart glasses’ prompt calls for ban in Westminster
A Reform UK politician’s use of smart glasses as a teleprompter in Wales’s parliament has sparked calls for bans on the technology in Westminster and the House of Lords, raising security and privacy concerns.
YouTube sticks new labels on AI-generated songs
YouTube is rolling out “Made with AI” labels for tracks significantly altered or fully generated using artificial intelligence, starting in the YouTube Music app today.
Now that Character.AI is going bankrupt, what happens to all of its users’ data?
New York’s attorney general and 39 other state officials filed notice in Character.AI’s bankruptcy case, seeking data protections for users amid investigations into privacy and safety concerns.
The AI race is back on
Google and Meta unveiled new frontier AI models this week, dramatically reshaping a competitive landscape that appeared dominated by OpenAI and Anthropic, with both companies claiming parity on key benchmarks.
OpenAI’s London staff receive average of £2.3m per person annually
OpenAI’s London staff averaged £2.3 million annually in 2025, combining salaries and equity as the AI company competes for top talent in the global race for artificial intelligence dominance.
Microsoft and Japan took down a cybercrime network behind over a billion scam messages
Microsoft and Japan’s National Police Agency dismantled a cybercrime marketplace called YAM Store that distributed phishing kits responsible for over one billion scam messages targeting organizations worldwide since January 2026.
Microsoft disrupts AI-assisted platform that compromised 12,000 accounts
Microsoft disrupted EvilTokens, a subscription-based platform that used AI to compromise 12,000 Microsoft accounts across 10,000 organizations worldwide over several months.
Cloudflare plans to issue quantum-safe TLS certificates
Cloudflare announced plans to issue quantum-safe TLS certificates using hybrid cryptography resistant to quantum computer attacks, aiming to overhaul website authentication infrastructure.
Hacks of 2 federal agencies in a month have spilled a bonanza of sensitive data
The Pentagon disclosed that hackers stole personnel records for over 2 million current and former military members, marking the second major federal agency breach in recent months alongside an FBI systems compromise.
Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents
Apple announced changes to macOS privacy settings to restrict how third-party app developers access sensitive user data through full-disk access permissions, citing concerns about AI agents misusing the capability.
Licensing costs driving 90 percent of VMware users to explore options: Survey
A survey of 300 VMware users found that 90 percent are exploring alternatives due to licensing costs, with operational complexity and multi-vendor management cited as key barriers to transition.
Hackers obtain counterfeit TLS certificates for Google and other large services
Attackers compromised three country-code top-level domains to obtain unauthorized TLS certificates for Google and other major services, prompting Chrome to block the certificates and Google to advise domain owners on protective measures.
Microsoft suspended from applying for green cards for H-1B workers, JD Vance says
The US vice president announced Microsoft is suspended from applying for green cards for H-1B workers, accusing the tech company of replacing American workers with foreign visa holders at lower wages.
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