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AWS WAF has a new feature that lets website owners charge AI bots for accessing their content. This allows publishers to create new revenue streams from AI traffic directly at the network edge, without any code changes.
Google is removing the last workaround for older Chrome extensions. This change will permanently disable popular ad blockers built on Manifest V2, forcing developers and users to adopt the newer, more restrictive Manifest V3 platform.
A new report finds Apple Silicon Macs fail at less than half the rate of older Intel-based models. This increased reliability significantly lowers the total cost of ownership for businesses, making them a more economical choice over time.
Recent data shows a major shift in venture capital strategy. Investors are concentrating their capital, leading to fewer but significantly larger funding rounds. This trend, observed in May, indicates that VCs are making bigger bets on a smaller number of carefully selected startups.
An automated attack named Megalodon targeted 5,561 GitHub repositories in a six-hour period. Attackers used throwaway accounts to push malicious commits containing GitHub Actions workflows designed to steal secrets from CI/CD pipelines, such as API keys and other sensitive environment variables.
A new OWASP-backed open-source tool called CVE Lite CLI helps developers find security vulnerabilities in their code dependencies. It works locally by scanning JavaScript and TypeScript lockfiles, providing instant feedback so issues can be fixed early in the development process.
While solid-state batteries are still years away, a new gel-based electrolyte is making current lithium-ion batteries safer and more efficient. This technology offers a practical, near-term upgrade for everything from phones to electric vehicles.
Pebblebee has launched the Halo, a $59.99 Bluetooth tracker that integrates a personal safety siren. The device functions like a standard item tracker but can be activated to emit a loud alarm by pulling its cap, offering a dual-use case for both tracking and security.
A developer has released Mercek, a free, open-source desktop IDE for managing AWS ECS. The tool aims to provide a user-friendly interface, similar to Lens for Kubernetes, removing the need to use the AWS web console for every task.
A group claims it breached Anthropic's new Claude Mythos AI model within hours of its limited release. The incident highlights the urgent need for stronger security as companies deploy powerful new AI systems.
A new report from LayerX Security finds that enterprise AI risk is not evenly distributed. A small group of "power users" accounts for the majority of AI-related security exposure, highlighting a visibility gap for many organizations trying to manage their data and security policies effectively.
When costly ERP projects fail, companies often blame their software vendor. But a 25-year industry veteran argues the real cause is almost always found inside the organization, not with external partners.
Microsoft is accelerating its quantum computing development, reaffirming its controversial claims about achieving a key milestone. Despite skepticism from some experts, the company is pushing ahead with its roadmap, signaling deep commitment to its unique approach for building a fault-tolerant quantum computer.
xTool has announced a new multi-purpose crafting machine aimed at small businesses. Its modular design allows users to switch between a CMYK print head and a laser tool for engraving and cutting. The machine works on materials like paper, wood, and felt, offering an affordable entry point.
AMD has reinstated Linux support for the free version of its Vivado design suite. This move reverses an earlier, unpopular decision and is a welcome update for hardware and embedded systems engineers who rely on Linux for developing with FPGAs and adaptive SoCs.
The 'Schneier on Security' blog has published its recurring 'Friday Squid Blogging' post. While ostensibly about marine life, the post serves as a well-known open thread for the security community to discuss recent news and topics that were not covered on the blog during the week.
PagerDuty's Chief AI Officer warns that while AI accelerates code delivery, it also increases incidents. Most current AI tools for incident response lack a critical layer of operational context, making them less effective.
The new version of PostgreSQL Anonymizer introduces Local Differential Privacy, a sophisticated technique for data masking. This gives developers a more robust way to protect sensitive user information without compromising data utility.
AI startup WindBorne is outperforming government weather agencies by combining proprietary data collection with advanced modeling. The company uses a fleet of around 400 high-altitude balloons to gather unique atmospheric data, which is then used to refine its forecasting models.
The effectiveness of AI tools depends heavily on the user's judgment and expertise. They are not magic solutions but powerful amplifiers of human skill. To get the best results, users must guide the AI, critically evaluate its output, and apply their own knowledge to refine the final product.
The term "social engineering" is often linked to negative activities like phishing scams. However, its original meaning is broader and more neutral, referring to the deliberate shaping of human behavior at scale. This concept can be applied for positive outcomes in technology and business.
A Romanian national has been sentenced to 56 months in federal prison for hacking into an Oregon state government computer network. The attacks also targeted dozens of other U.S. victims, highlighting the serious legal consequences of cybercrime and successful international law enforcement cooperation.
Russia's FSB intelligence agency has accused foreign spy services of compromising the smartphones of senior Russian officials. The agency claims the devices were turned into surveillance tools capable of stealing data, recording conversations, and covertly activating microphones and cameras to monitor their surroundings.
The Lombardy region in Italy has introduced a new policy that can increase construction charges for data centers by up to 200%. The higher fees apply specifically to facilities built on green or agricultural land, reflecting a growing pushback against the environmental impact of tech infrastructure.