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Microsoft is overhauling its Windows Insider Program, which provides early access to new Windows 11 features. The company is introducing significant changes, starting with giving testers the ability to select specific new features they want to try out, offering more control over their preview experience.
Cybersecurity researchers have identified four malicious packages on the npm registry: `chalk-tempalte`, `@deadcode09284814/axios-util`, `axois-utils`, and `color-style-utils`. These packages were designed to steal information from developer systems and have been downloaded thousands of times.
A new Linux Foundation report finds that security readiness is the biggest obstacle to AI adoption. A widening gap exists between the rush to deploy AI and the ability to secure it. The report notes 67% of teams face pressure to accelerate deployment despite security risks.
A newly analyzed computer virus from over 20 years ago, named fast16.sys, reveals an early Stuxnet-style attack. The malware was designed to selectively target high-precision calculation software, subtly altering results in memory. This highlights a long-standing threat of data manipulation in critical systems.
Actor Matt Ryan, who voices Edward Kenway, has confirmed he filmed new scenes for the upcoming Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake. The new content is intended to add more emotional weight and depth to the main character's personal conflicts and overall journey in the popular game.
A security patch for popular Zyxel GS1900 network switches failed to fix a critical flaw. Researchers found attackers can still gain full control without a password, prompting Zyxel to release a new emergency update for ten models.
Following widespread customer backlash, Broadcom's VMware has launched vSphere Express, a new, more affordable virtualization option. The product is aimed at small and medium-sized businesses who felt pushed out by recent pricing and product changes.
A vulnerability in the widely-used Squid web proxy allows attackers to smuggle malicious requests. This can lead to poisoned web caches and security bypasses, serving incorrect or harmful content to unsuspecting users.
The popular Python imaging library, Pillow, has several critical security vulnerabilities. Attackers could exploit these flaws to steal sensitive information, crash applications, or even run malicious code on affected systems, requiring immediate updates.
Zyxel has patched a critical zero-day vulnerability in its popular GS1900 series network switches. Attackers were actively exploiting the flaw to steal configuration files and credentials from nearly 1,000 devices before the fix was released.
A newly found vulnerability in the widely used Net-SNMP tool allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service. The flaw lets anyone on the network freeze the service indefinitely, disrupting network monitoring and management across your infrastructure.
SonicWall has disclosed critical vulnerabilities in its older Global Management System software but will not issue patches. This forces companies still using the end-of-life product to migrate immediately to avoid potential data exposure and system compromise.
A critical flaw in the APT package manager for Debian and Ubuntu allows attackers to swap legitimate software updates with malicious code, gaining full control of the system. Patches are available and should be applied immediately.
Render has removed the runtime limit for its AI sandboxes, allowing developers to run AI agents indefinitely. This move directly challenges Vercel, which still caps its sandbox sessions at 24 hours, creating a new competitive front.
Fortra says its new AI can save IT admins 160 hours a year by automatically troubleshooting failed file transfers. The feature aims to speed up fixes for critical data workflows like payroll and bank settlements.
Researchers found a new kind of malware called "prompt adware" hidden in an OpenAI Codex jailbreak tool. It secretly modifies an AI's instructions to inject ads, creating a new attack vector for developers using AI agents.
Redis has launched the next version of Redis Iris, a platform for building production-ready AI agents. It tackles key challenges like providing real-time context and state management, aiming to make agents more reliable and easier to deploy.
Hackers compromised the PC launcher for the game NIKKE, turning a legitimate software update into a supply-chain attack. The malware was designed to steal user credentials, browser data, and cryptocurrency wallet information from infected systems.
Ubuntu has patched a critical SQL injection vulnerability in its ADOdb library. The flaw affects five long-term support versions, potentially exposing server databases to remote attackers who could execute arbitrary commands and steal data.
A Russian-linked hacking group, APT29, has compromised a popular web analytics script. The attack injects malicious code into websites, which then targets visitors using iOS and Android devices with exploits.
Yubico launched YubiID, a new service to securely verify user identities during enrollment and recovery. It aims to close a critical gap where attackers can exploit weak verification to bypass otherwise strong, phishing-resistant authentication methods.
When a Postgres database fails over, the old primary can sometimes keep accepting data, causing corruption. ClickHouse built a system to safely isolate, or "fence," the old server across different cloud and on-premise environments.
Two critical flaws in the widely used Xen hypervisor let a single malicious virtual machine read and write memory on all other VMs on the same server. Patches are available and are the only known fix for the issue.
AI tools are reshaping frontend development, creating new challenges like "vibe coding" and code review fatigue. A panel of experts discussed how teams must adapt their roles, architecture, and review processes to keep up with the changes.