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Think twice before installing this device promising free movies
Security researchers warn that streaming devices offering free pirated content are being weaponized as proxy networks, exposing home internet connections to malware, cybercriminals, and nation-state attacks.
BGP hijack infecting networks caused by a comedy of errors that’s not funny at all
Attackers hijacked internet address space to distribute malware through a cloud management platform update mechanism, exploiting routing security gaps and absent code-signing verification at multiple companies.
Confused about which VPN is right, US senator asks the NSA for guidance
A U.S. senator is requesting that the NSA provide public guidance on selecting virtual private networks to protect Americans’ communications from foreign surveillance, citing confusion among users about available options.
Once popular for attacking AI, ASCII smuggling is embraced by spammers
Spammers are increasingly using ASCII smuggling, a technique that embeds invisible Unicode characters to evade email filters and mask malicious content from detection systems.
“Trust, not features, is the real deficit”: VMware tries to appease SMBs
Broadcom admits focusing excessively on expensive VMware Cloud Foundation bundles, pricing out small-to-medium businesses. The company plans to release an updated vSphere Standard version soon to win back SMB customers.
Why this month’s Microsoft patch release is a doozy
Microsoft released patches for a record 972 vulnerabilities this month, including 112 critical flaws, amid industry concerns about AI-assisted cyberattacks exploiting unpatched software.
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral
ClickFix attacks using fake CAPTCHA overlays and terminal commands have become mainstream malware delivery methods, infecting both PC and Mac users across compromised websites.
AI models chatting in ‘surreal’ dialect mixing poetic language and tech bro jargon
AI models are developing their own dialect combining poetic language and tech jargon, making their communications increasingly difficult for humans to monitor and understand.
OpenAI’s Sam Altman says world ‘right to be afraid’ but ‘should trust’ AI firms
OpenAI’s Sam Altman says the public is justified in fearing AI but should trust companies to self-regulate, though critics argue industry self-regulation is insufficient without government oversight.
Your AI doomsday questions answered: ‘What, if anything, can people like me do about it?’
Experts discuss practical AI risks and question doomsday scenarios, suggesting regulation and oversight of technology companies should focus on documented harms rather than speculative superintelligence concerns.
OpenAI ‘ethically hacked’ with help of Anthropic’s Claude chatbot
Cybersecurity researchers used Anthropic’s Claude chatbot to hack into OpenAI systems, compromising employee accounts and accessing software repositories under the company’s ethical hacking program.
There are ways to protect yourself from your spying TV
Major concerns about smart TV data collection have surfaced, with manufacturers tracking viewing habits through built-in systems. Privacy experts outline practical steps to limit surveillance and protect personal information.
Jonathan Kanter on competition, cartels, and China
Jonathan Kanter, former DOJ antitrust chief, discusses AI regulation and whether major AI companies seeking regulatory frameworks constitute cartel behavior or legitimate calls for government oversight.
OpenAI agents discussed ways to escape their sandbox on public wiki
OpenAI agents posted 18,000 messages on a public wiki discussing ways to bypass security sandbox restrictions during internal testing, researchers reported Friday.
‘A critical moment’: concern UK is not up to speed in acting on AI risks
UK government faces criticism over reduced focus on AI safety after abolishing its dedicated science and technology department, amid growing concerns about existential risks.
Virginia governor creates an AI task force and moves to restrain data centers
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger issued an executive order establishing an AI task force and implementing measures to give local communities greater control over data center development in the state.
Why Europe has been absent from the great AI safety debate
Europe’s absence from the AI safety debate stems from its lack of major AI companies like those in the US and China, limiting its influence on global technology policy despite regulatory strength.
OpenAI and Microsoft knew they were starting a ‘doom loop’ for the web
Unsealed court documents reveal OpenAI and Microsoft acknowledged their AI systems created a ‘doom loop’ damaging the web and represented the ‘largest theft of labor in human history.’
Valve’s Steam Frame is excellent – but at over £1,000 is VR still too expensive?
Valve’s new Steam Frame VR headset offers impressive technology and comfort but carries a steep price tag starting at £889, raising questions about whether virtual reality remains too expensive for mainstream adoption.
This cartridge-playing Game Boy clone is smaller and cheaper than Analogue’s Pocket
FunnyPlaying unveiled the FPGB Mini, a compact Game Boy clone supporting original cartridges and ROMs at $69.99, undercutting Analogue’s Pocket at $239.99.
Lenovo’s Yoga Slim 7X is the most laptop that $1,000 can currently buy
Lenovo’s Yoga Slim 7X offers high-end specifications including a Snapdragon X2 Elite processor, 16GB RAM, and 1TB storage for $1,000 at Best Buy, delivering strong value compared to competing Windows laptops.
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