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Newly discovered PamStealer isn’t your typical macOS malware
Security researchers discovered PamStealer, a previously unknown macOS malware that uses AppleScript and Rust-based code to steal credentials through a fake clipboard manager application.
Hackers can use 9 of the most popular AI tools to assemble massive botnets
Researchers discovered a new attack called HalluSquatting that exploits AI coding assistants’ inability to correctly identify resource locations, potentially enabling attackers to assemble massive botnets and conduct large-scale cyberattacks.
Allstate accuses Broadcom of auditing it because it quit VMware, CA
Allstate Insurance has accused Broadcom of initiating audits in retaliation for ending its VMware and CA Technologies contracts, leading to ongoing litigation between the parties.
Now, even Russia’s most elite hackers are using Clickfix to infect devices
Russia’s GRU-affiliated Sandworm hacking group has begun using Clickfix, a social-engineering technique that tricks users into running malicious scripts, to target Ukrainian organizations.
HP fined 1.4 billion rupees for “cartelization” of ink cartridges, toner, PCs
India’s Competition Commission fined HP India and partners 1.4 billion rupees for colluding to inflate prices of computers, ink cartridges, and toner in government contracts and retail sales.
Misleading AI-generated doctors pose ‘huge danger to public safety’
AI-generated doctors spreading dubious health advice on TikTok pose a significant public safety risk, according to medical experts and research showing these accounts accumulate millions of views with false medical claims.
Raids across UK in crackdown on nuisance car finance texts
UK authorities executed search warrants at companies in five cities, seizing devices and documents as part of a crackdown on firms sending unsolicited text messages about car finance compensation claims.
Xbox tech boss says ‘unacceptable’ outage should not have affected disc games
Xbox’s technology chief acknowledged an “unacceptable” outage Monday that prevented some players from accessing disc-based games, citing a licensing verification failure.
The second time probably won’t help this charm.
AI pendant company Friend relaunched its product with added speaker functionality and doubled the price to $249, alongside a new $10 monthly subscription service.
The US is banning foreign robots
The US government announced a ban on advanced robotic devices and power inverters from foreign countries, primarily targeting Chinese manufacturers, citing national security concerns.
Data centres could pay hundreds of millions in deposits for power demands
Britain’s energy regulator Ofgem proposed charging data centre developers refundable deposits of £237,500 to £712,500 per megawatt to connect to the electricity grid, amid surging demand for power capacity.
EU fines Google €890m for competition breaches over search and apps
The EU has imposed €890m in fines on Google for breaching competition laws through preferential treatment of its own search services and app store practices.
Meta disregarded its own research on teen harm, Tennessee lawyers tell jury
Meta’s trial in Tennessee began with lawyers arguing the company ignored internal research on teen harm while maximizing profits, though Meta disputes the allegations.
Debate over AI’s future divides Silicon Valley as China gains ground
Tech industry leaders debate open-source AI development while China releases competitive models, dividing Silicon Valley on safety and innovation strategies.
New Yorkers will soon need to verify their age to access algorithmic feeds
New York will require users to verify their age to access algorithmic feeds and late-night notifications on social media platforms starting next year, with violations potentially costing platforms up to $5,000 each.
Apple won’t turn on any ‘restricted mode’ for missed lease payments
Apple confirmed it will not restrict device functionality for missed lease payments on its new Upgrade program, despite code suggesting such capabilities were being developed.
Logitech will pull a Nintendo — only European mice will come with replaceable batteries
Logitech plans to offer user-replaceable batteries in European wireless mice to comply with regulations taking effect in February 2027, but will ship different versions without this feature elsewhere.
AI’s finally expensive enough to make Wall Street nervous
Google raised its spending estimate to $205 billion, now exceeding its revenue expectations. Investors are growing nervous about unsustainable AI infrastructure costs across the tech sector.
Agents just took your phone at the border. Is it legal to wipe it?
A Georgia activist faces felony charges after allegedly wiping his phone during a Customs and Border Protection search at the border, raising questions about device privacy rights and law enforcement authority at ports of entry.
AI leaders sign statement asking the government to do something about automated AI
Employees from leading AI companies including OpenAI and Anthropic have signed a statement urging the US government to establish international governance frameworks for overseeing rapid AI development.
US rare earths flow to Asia as domestic demand is slow to emerge
US rare earth producers backed by the Trump administration are exporting their output to Japan and South Korea as domestic American demand remains underdeveloped despite government efforts to build a national supply chain.
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