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Aussie gov’t tells volunteers to throw out thousands of functioning test routers
Thousands of functional SamKnows routers were disabled after Australia’s broadband testing program concluded, despite volunteers noting the devices could be easily repurposed or reflashed.
Google pays $250K for Linux vulnerability allowing guest VM escapes
Google awards $250,000 for a critical Linux KVM vulnerability enabling guest virtual machines to escape and gain root access to host machines, alongside a separate privilege escalation flaw.
Patch for Windows Defender 0-day could allow attackers to fill hard disk
Microsoft’s patch for a Windows Defender zero-day may cause machines to write files large enough to consume all available disk space, according to the researcher who discovered the flaw.
Microsoft’s Secure Boot has been broken for a decade and no one noticed until now
Security researchers discovered that Microsoft failed to revoke 11 vulnerable firmware components called shims for over a decade, allowing attackers to easily bypass Secure Boot protections on Windows and Linux devices.
TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks
Ofcom has launched an investigation into whether TikTok adequately checks user ages and prevents children from accessing harmful content on its platform.
Could AI be conscious?
Leading AI researchers and ethicists are raising questions about whether advanced language models could be conscious or deserve moral consideration, citing the rapid advancement and complexity of current AI systems.
Experts warn of rise in sadistic online exploitation of vulnerable children
Child safety experts warn that cases of predators coercing minors into producing sexual abuse material and self-harm have surged globally, with the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children reporting a 125% increase in sadistic online exploitation cases.
Harry Potter publisher to receive millions in Anthropic copyright settlement
Bloomsbury, publisher of Harry Potter and works by JK Rowling, will receive millions from a $1.5bn copyright settlement between AI startup Anthropic and thousands of authors over unauthorized use of their work.
How the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 phones compare
Samsung unveiled three new folding phones at its July 2026 Unpacked event, with models starting at $1,199.99 and launching August 7th. The Z Fold 8 offers a new, more compact design option compared to the larger Ultra variant.
Apple is reportedly testing a MacBook Neo with more RAM
Apple is reportedly developing an updated MacBook Neo with a faster A19 Pro processor, increased RAM capacity, and new color options, though pricing may rise due to component shortages.
Framework’s premium laptop is shipping with less RAM
Framework is adjusting memory configurations and pricing for its premium Laptop 13 Pro due to doubled memory supplier costs, affecting existing preorders and new orders.
Personal and banking details among customer data stolen in Origin Energy hack
Origin Energy confirmed that customer personal and banking details were compromised in a hack affecting its 4.8 million Australian accounts, with an unverified claim of 2 million customers impacted.
Google now lets you sign in to your account using a selfie video
Google introduced a new account verification method that uses selfie videos to authenticate users during sign-in, leveraging facial recognition technology with multiple security layers against spoofing and deepfakes.
EU fines Google €890m for competition breaches over search and apps
The EU fined Google €890m for breaching competition laws by favoring its own services in search results and restricting app developers from steering users to cheaper alternatives.
Now, defenders are embracing the prompt injection, too
Researchers have developed a defensive technique called context bombing that embeds malicious prompts in stored secrets to shut down AI-powered attacks, reducing successful account compromises from 57% to 5% across tests.
Windows 0-day drops the same day Microsoft releases record number of patches
A Windows zero-day exploit allowing low-privilege accounts to compromise administrator accounts was released days after Microsoft issued record security patches, prompting the company to investigate.
The US government warns that Russia state hackers are coming after your router
U.S. authorities warn that Russian state hackers are compromising residential routers to launch attacks against critical infrastructure organizations, urging users to disable vulnerable protocols and secure their devices.
Why are OpenAI and Anthropic cheering on regulation in Australia? The answer has global reach
OpenAI and Anthropic are supporting Australia’s new AI regulations, a move that could benefit their market valuations ahead of planned public listings while also positioning them favorably against Chinese competitors.
Sheetz is quitting VMware, migrating 11,000 virtual machines
Sheetz is migrating approximately 11,000 virtual machines from VMware to StorMagic’s SvHCI platform across its 838 store locations, citing concerns over Broadcom’s subscription model and pricing uncertainty.
Teenager drops social media addiction lawsuit against Meta
A Florida teenager has withdrawn his addiction lawsuit against Meta, following earlier settlements with TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube over claims of harmful, addictive social media features.
How AI may drive union-resistant tech workers to the bargaining table
Tech workers are increasingly unionizing due to AI-driven layoffs, increased workloads, and concerns about how AI is deployed, marking a significant shift in an industry historically resistant to labor organizing.
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