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Microsoft unveils AI security tools it says outperform competing platforms
Microsoft introduced new AI security tools designed to identify and reduce security risks, claiming they outperform competing platforms at lower costs.
Atlassian tightens tracking of staff AI use as other technology firms encourage ‘tokenmaxxing’
Atlassian introduced monthly AI spending caps of up to $2,000 per employee, countering industry trends of unchecked AI usage as costs surge across tech companies.
Hackers steal sensitive data from UK Department for Education and police
Hackers stole over 740,000 pieces of data from the UK Department for Education and a police legal database, with a group called ExfilSquad demanding payment to prevent full release.
Max-severity Exchange server flaw under active exploitation by Kremlin hackers
Russian state hackers are exploiting a maximum-severity Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerability to install advanced malware through emails, with a sophisticated backdoor that persists even after credential rotation and system re-imaging.
China’s tech advances are causing chaos from Silicon Valley to the White House
China’s recent advances in artificial intelligence, chip manufacturing, and robotics have created tensions in Silicon Valley and prompted policy debates within the Trump administration over how to respond to competitive Chinese-made technologies.
‘More than just objects’: Australian booksellers raise alarm over ‘horrific’ destruction of rare titles to feed AI
Australian rare booksellers worry that generative AI companies are systematically destroying valuable physical books through intermediaries to train language models, threatening unique literary artifacts.
US water facilities targeted by ‘malicious cyber actors’ – who’s to blame?
Federal authorities warned of cyberattacks targeting water facilities in at least seven US states, with Minnesota reporting 30 affected systems. Officials suspect Iran is responsible, though the FBI has not formally attributed the attacks.
Telegram CEO says an extortionist planted CSAM in a chat to get it pulled from the App Store
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov claims an extortionist planted illegal content in a public chat to get the app removed from Apple’s App Store, then used the removal as leverage for ransom demands.
Could tech replace firefighters in the battle against wildfires?
Wildfires across France, Spain and Portugal have killed four firefighters and injured 150 others. While AI-powered detection systems are improving emergency response times, technology cannot yet replace ground crews needed to extinguish flames.
‘Cool in 90 seconds’ – the fake portable air conditioners sweeping the internet
Google might not kneecap the Pixel 11a with an old processor
Teen hackers jailed after live streaming cyber attack on TfL
T-Mobile moving tens of thousands of virtual machines off VMware amid lawsuit
GoPro’s discounted Max 2 bundle includes $100 worth of accessories
The Guardian’s Carter Sherman fondly remembers being terrified by Ocarina of Time
Surprise! Facial recognition smart locks are actually good
Sony’s flagship RGB LED TV is a stunner
More games should be on rails (literally)
US offers $10 million for info on group behind Signal and WhatsApp hacking spree
Notion killing Skiff-influenced email app since most users use AI agents instead
One-two punch delivered in global operation disrupts cybercrime “assembly line”
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