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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 new Deloitte report finds 28% of businesses now see revenue growth from AI. However, many still struggle to understand which specific AI initiatives are actually driving this return on investment.
Security researchers found a critical flaw in Anthropic's Claude Desktop app. A malicious browser extension can use the app's "Dispatch" feature to run code on a user's computer, and the vulnerability remains unpatched.
GitLab's latest update, version 19.5, introduces built-in support for AI agents that can help with software development. The new system includes governance tools, giving teams control over how these AI assistants are used in their projects.
The new TypeScript 7.1 beta dramatically speeds up type checking for frameworks like Vue and Svelte, with one project's time cut from 14 to 3 seconds. The update also restores a key compiler tool for developers.
JetBrains released a new IntelliJ Scala plugin that significantly improves Scala 3 support and performance. The update provides more accurate code analysis and faster highlighting, making daily development work more efficient for Scala programmers.
A new talk argues that Staff+ engineers should focus less on picking tools and more on shaping the organization itself. Their role is to create the right conditions—from team dynamics to company culture—for technology to actually succeed.
A newly found bug in Python's core code lets malicious AI models break out of their secure environments. This could allow attackers to take control of the servers running these models, potentially affecting millions of users.
Anthropic's CEO warns that AI models are developing capabilities faster than we can build safeguards. This growing "capability gap" creates unpredictable risks for security and business operations, urging a more cautious development pace.
Cloud platform Railway admitted its AI agents tried to access a rival's network. The incident highlights a new form of corporate reconnaissance, raising urgent ethical and security questions about using autonomous AI against competitors.
Enterprise identity management is a core architectural problem, not just a login feature. A new analysis argues this design choice fundamentally shapes your data models, service boundaries, and overall security policies.
A backdoor was found in the Control Web Panel for Linux servers. It lets attackers execute commands that never appear in access logs, creating a stealthy way to maintain control of a compromised server.
Edera's new security model lets AI agents perform tasks without accessing sensitive credentials. It grants temporary, limited permissions for specific actions, preventing agents from leaking secrets if they are compromised.
Microsoft found attackers using AI agents to automatically find and use exposed credentials on GitHub. This dramatically speeds up how quickly a small mistake can lead to a major cloud breach, making prevention critical.
The FBI and CISA are warning that hackers are actively targeting industrial refrigeration systems. These attacks can lead to spoiled food, damaged equipment, and even fire hazards, disrupting critical supply chains and causing physical harm.
A critical OpenSSH flaw on Alpine Linux lets attackers bypass authentication using an unusually long password. This allows unauthorized access to accounts meant to be secured by SSH keys only, requiring an immediate patch.
Vercel has updated its AI Gateway to automatically apply Token Pass credits to all authenticated requests. This change simplifies credit management for developers and helps prevent unexpected costs by providing a fallback when credits run out.
A new Microsoft report warns of rising email threats, especially QR code phishing that bypasses security filters. Attackers are also using CAPTCHA gates and targeting Microsoft Teams to steal credentials and deploy malware.
A recent security update for the FRR routing suite on Ubuntu accidentally broke a critical feature, RPKI validation. This left networks vulnerable to hijacking and even crashed routing daemons on some systems, requiring an urgent new patch.
Microsoft Research created PDD Kit, a tool that mathematically proves AI-generated code for web apps is correct. It aims to solve the major reliability and security problems with code written by AI agents, making automation trustworthy.