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Dux Emerges From Stealth Mode With $9 Million in Funding

The startup takes an agentic approach to preventing vulnerability exploitation by uncovering exposure across assets. The post Dux Emerges From

Minister declares target for all care providers in England to use digital records
 

Minister declares target for all care providers in England to use digital records

Government wants 100% adoption by end of current ParliamentUKAuthority.com – The leading independent publisher of public sector technology news….Read More

Agentic AI – thinking, doing, learning and adapting
 

Agentic AI – thinking, doing, learning and adapting

Agentic based automation and orchestration will help public sector bodies do more with less, writes Mark Lockett, head of public

London Care Record incorporates mental health information
 

London Care Record incorporates mental health information

OneLondon says move will provide support for joined up care of vulnerable patientsUKAuthority.com – The leading independent publisher of public

MHCLG signs partner for AI in Local Government
 

MHCLG signs partner for AI in Local Government

Softwire wins contract to support delivery of AI tools to local authoritiesUKAuthority.com – The leading independent publisher of public sector

GDS predicts continue increase in use of GOV.UK Pay
 

GDS predicts continue increase in use of GOV.UK Pay

Plans include function for open banking and more ways to payUKAuthority.com – The leading independent publisher of public sector technology

 

Cisco decides its homegrown AI model is ready to power its products

Apparently you’re about to get better advice on any identity issues lurking in your infrastructure Cisco has decided its homegrown

2 powers, 1 playbook: US-Chinese bureaucrats actually quite alike
 

2 powers, 1 playbook: US-Chinese bureaucrats actually quite alike

The year 2025 has not been a great one for US-Chinese relations. Tit-for-tat tariffs and the scramble over rare earth

Report says schools need to educate pupils in media literacy
 

Report says schools need to educate pupils in media literacy

Digital Poverty Alliance says the issue is a core element of digital inclusionUKAuthority.com – The leading independent publisher of public

Rogue states using crypto gaps to finance weapon programs
 

Rogue states using crypto gaps to finance weapon programs

Two years after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, families of the victims filed suit against Binance, a major

How long can Palantir’s ‘creative monopoly’ last?
 

How long can Palantir’s ‘creative monopoly’ last?

Palantir CEO Alex Karp’s description of the company’s quarterly earnings in August 2025 as “once in a generation” wasn’t far-fetched.

 

Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs. Bose QC Ultra Earbuds 2: I compared the best ANC earbuds, and this pair wins

Which noise-canceling earbud should you buy? The answer may come down to more than just your device ecosystem. Here’s my

 

The coming AI agent crisis: Why Okta’s new security standard is a must-have for your business

Counting Google, Amazon, and Microsoft among its early adopters, the new standard will provide organizations with more visibility and control

 

Need to encrypt Mac files? I found a free app that makes it super easy

With Encrypto, you can also share your encrypted files with MacOS or Windows users.Latest newsRead More

 

Did AI write that? 5 ways to distinguish chatbots from human authors

Chatbots are getting better at impersonating human language, but they still have their imperfections.Latest newsRead More

No Article 5-like security guarantees for Ukraine
 

No Article 5-like security guarantees for Ukraine

The idea of offering unilateral US security guarantees to Ukraine is an appalling idea that risks war with Russia. It

Apple’s 2026 and 2027 Product Roadmap: Foldable iPhone, iPhone 18 Pro, M5 Macs, and More
 

Apple’s 2026 and 2027 Product Roadmap: Foldable iPhone, iPhone 18 Pro, M5 Macs, and More

There has been a whirlwind of rumors over the last few days, sourced from leaked internal software designed for the

A cyber attack hit Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) disrupting export operations
 

A cyber attack hit Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) disrupting export operations

A cyber attack hit Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), Venezuela’s state-owned oil company, over the weekend, disrupting its export operations. Venezuela’s

Even Trump’s chief of staff was ‘aghast’ at Elon Musk’s deadly USAID cuts
 

Even Trump’s chief of staff was ‘aghast’ at Elon Musk’s deadly USAID cuts

Elon Musk, a billionaire who decimated the United States federal workforce using the Department of Government Efficiency, is not remembered

Arcade1Up isn’t dead, maybe
 

Arcade1Up isn’t dead, maybe

Days after a rumor circulated that home arcade machine maker Arcade1Up would be shutting down, the company has finally shared

 

TruffleHog now detects JWTs with public-key signatures and verifies them for liveness

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Trump Administration Threatens Retaliation Over EU’s DMA and DSA Enforcement Against U.S. Tech
 

Trump Administration Threatens Retaliation Over EU’s DMA and DSA Enforcement Against U.S. Tech

The Trump administration is pressuring the European Union to cut down on regulations that impact tech companies like Google, Apple,

 

Illusory Systems settles with FTC over 2022 cryptocurrency hack

The company was charged with materially misrepresenting the cybersecurity of its Token Bridge software as executives failed to implement reasonable

How Silicon Valley turned Trump into a fellow broligarch
 

How Silicon Valley turned Trump into a fellow broligarch

Hello and welcome to 2025’s last issue of Regulator. If you’re not a Verge subscriber, get off the 2026 naughty

 

India unveils a homegrown dual-core 1GHz RISC-V processor, the DHRUV64

No details on power consumption, lots of patriotic pride India’s Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) on Monday revealed

‘Twitter never left:’ X sues Operation Bluebird for trademark infringement
 

‘Twitter never left:’ X sues Operation Bluebird for trademark infringement

X Corp. is suing Operation Bluebird, a recently-announced startup that aims to reclaim the Twitter brand for a new social

Trump admin threatens retaliation against Spotify and others over EU tech regulation
 

Trump admin threatens retaliation against Spotify and others over EU tech regulation

The Office of the US Trade Representative posted on X Tuesday, claiming that US service providers have been hit by

 

Cellik Android malware builds malicious versions from Google Play apps

A new Android malware-as-a-service (MaaS) named Cellik is being advertised on underground cybercrime forums offering a robust set of capabilities

 

Hot for its bot, McKinsey may cut thousands of jobs

The company has reportedly consulted itself and decided it needs fewer people Consultant cut thyself! Where consulting firms typically tell

 

Samsung unveils new Micro RGB TVs ahead of CES 2026, and they’re seriously tempting

Samsung is expanding its Micro RGB TV lineup next year to include six new sizes replete with AI features.Latest newsRead

Samsung’s 2026 Micro RGB LED TVs can actually fit in your living room
 

Samsung’s 2026 Micro RGB LED TVs can actually fit in your living room

Following the release of the 115-inch Micro RGB TV back in August, Samsung has revealed today that its Micro RGB

Alexa Plus’s website is live for some users
 

Alexa Plus’s website is live for some users

The Alexa.com website appears to be live for some users. The browser-based home for Alexa Plus, the company’s revamped digital

 

China’s Ink Dragon hides out in European government networks

Misconfigured servers are in, 0-days out Chinese espionage crew Ink Dragon has expanded its snooping activities into European government networks,

 

Meta’s SAM bot keeps ’em separated as it isolates voices and instruments from audio clips

No mention of protections to stop it being used to snoop on people Want to hear just the guitar riff

 

Outgoing GAO chief warns of ‘taking our foot off the gas’ at CISA

The post Outgoing GAO chief warns of ‘taking our foot off the gas’ at CISA appeared first on CyberScoop.CyberScoopRead More

 

Analytics provider: We didn’t expose smut site data to crims

An employee of the adult site could be responsible. Analytics vendor Mixpanel says it is not the source of data

Apple’s HomePod Mini 2 Might Not Get This Rumored Feature After All
 

Apple’s HomePod Mini 2 Might Not Get This Rumored Feature After All

The next-generation HomePod mini won’t include Apple’s new N1 networking chip, according to code analysis provided by a MacRumors tipster.

 

First Beta of iOS 26.3 & macOS Tahoe 26.3 Released for Testing

Apple has introduced new beta versions of system software for those enrolled in the Apple beta testing program, versioned as

 

GhostPoster attacks hide malicious JavaScript in Firefox addon logos

A new campaign dubbed ‘GhostPoster’ is hiding JavaScript code in the image logo of malicious Firefox extensions counting more than 50,000

 

SoundCloud Hit by Cyberattack, Breach Affects 20% of its Users

SoundCloud confirms a breach affecting an estimated 20% of users, resulting in stolen email addresses. The company is dealing with

ChatGPT Gets Apple Music Integration and New Image Generator
 

ChatGPT Gets Apple Music Integration and New Image Generator

OpenAI added several new features to its flagship ChatGPT product today, introducing Apple Music support and upgraded image generation capabilities.

 

Watch Instagram Reels on your TV now – these sets get the app first

Amazon Fire TV devices will be the first to have the new Instagram for TV app. Here’s how to get

Next iPad Mini With OLED Display Now Rumored to Feature A20 Pro Chip
 

Next iPad Mini With OLED Display Now Rumored to Feature A20 Pro Chip

Apple’s next-generation iPad mini will be equipped with an A20 Pro chip, according to a MacRumors tipster who analyzed a

 

Browser ‘privacy’ extensions have eye on your AI, log all your chats

More than 8 million people have installed extensions that eavesdrop on chatbot interactions Ad blockers and VPNs are supposed to

A vague study on Nazi bots created chaos in the Taylor Swift fan universe
 

A vague study on Nazi bots created chaos in the Taylor Swift fan universe

On December 9th, Rolling Stone published a story that some saw as a bombshell: a network of coordinated, “inauthentic” social

iPhone 18 Expected to Fix a Major iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 Annoyance
 

iPhone 18 Expected to Fix a Major iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 Annoyance

All of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 models are equipped with a Camera Control button that provides quick access

 

Why do bit barns keep bumping up our bills, Senators ask DC operators

Amazon, meanwhile, claims its datacenters are helping ratepayers despite tons of evidence to the contrary Concerned over continually rising energy

Get Ready to Earn the 2026 New Year Apple Watch Activity Challenge Badge
 

Get Ready to Earn the 2026 New Year Apple Watch Activity Challenge Badge

Apple’s next Apple Watch Activity Challenge will begin on Thursday, January 1, with Apple Watch users able to earn an

Apple Celebrating World Meditation Day With December 21 Apple Watch Activity Challenge
 

Apple Celebrating World Meditation Day With December 21 Apple Watch Activity Challenge

Apple is hosting an Apple Watch Activity Challenge on Sunday, December 21 to honor World Meditation Day. The challenge will

The iPhone of Your Dreams is Reportedly Less Than Two Years Away
 

The iPhone of Your Dreams is Reportedly Less Than Two Years Away

In line with previous rumors, The Information today reported that Apple is planning to release a special 20th-anniversary iPhone less

U.S. Threatens Penalties Against European Tech Firms Amid Regulatory Fight
 

U.S. Threatens Penalties Against European Tech Firms Amid Regulatory Fight

The Trump administration singled out European tech firms by name and promised economic consequences Tuesday unless the E.U. rolls back

Larian’s CEO says the studio isn’t ‘trimming down teams to replace them with AI’
 

Larian’s CEO says the studio isn’t ‘trimming down teams to replace them with AI’

The CEO of Baldur’s Gate 3 studio Larian has inadvertently stirred up some controversy over the use of AI in

 

Amazon disrupts Russian GRU hackers attacking edge network devices

The Amazon Threat Intelligence team has disrupted active operations attributed to hackers working for the Russian foreign military intelligence agency,

Shady data center deals doom Americans to higher energy bills, senators say
 

Shady data center deals doom Americans to higher energy bills, senators say

Senators demand Big Tech pay upfront for data center spikes in electricity bills.AI – Ars TechnicaRead More

 

Get your first month of DirecTV for 44% off in this first-ever flash sale

Stream national and local channels along with ESPN Unlimited with DirecTV, now just $50 for your first month.Latest newsRead More

 

Amazon: Russian GRU hackers favor misconfigured devices over vulnerabilities

Amazon Threat Intelligence reports Russian GRU hackers are increasingly breaking into critical infrastructure by abusing misconfigured devices instead of exploiting

 

SantaStealer stuffs credentials, crypto wallets into a brand new bag

All I want for Christmas … is all of your data A new, modular infostealer called SantaStealer, advertised on Telegram

 

Own a OnePlus phone? I changed 10 settings that gave mine a big performance boost

Are you getting the most out of your OnePlus device? Adjust these settings to unlock better performance and faster speeds.Latest

Apple Releases New Powerbeats Pro 2 Firmware
 

Apple Releases New Powerbeats Pro 2 Firmware

Apple today released new firmware for the Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds that came out earlier this year. The updated firmware

You can pair a tiny wireless mic to this 4K webcam
 

You can pair a tiny wireless mic to this 4K webcam

Hollyland, a company best known for affordable wireless microphones that are popular with creators, has announced its first webcam, the

Apple Aims to Boost Popularity of iPhone Air 2 in Two Ways
 

Apple Aims to Boost Popularity of iPhone Air 2 in Two Ways

We have been covering iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 17e, and iPhone Fold details from The Information’s report about future iPhone

 

Nvidia fills the void of American open-weights models with some of its own

Nemotron 3 is a grab bag of 2025’s top machine learning advancements For many, enterprise AI adoption depends on the

 

Key lawmaker says Congress likely to kick can down road on cyber information sharing law

House Homeland Security Chairman Andrew Garbarino, R-N.Y., also discussed Salt Typhoon, regulations and the cyber workforce Tuesday. The post Key

Meta rolls out AI glasses update with conversation boosting feature
 

Meta rolls out AI glasses update with conversation boosting feature

Back at Meta Connect, Meta teased that its AI glasses would soon support a conversation boosting feature to help folks

Microsoft’s free update brings better Bluetooth to your Xbox Wireless Headset
 

Microsoft’s free update brings better Bluetooth to your Xbox Wireless Headset

My favorite kind of update is the one that gives my gadgets entirely new features and specs for free –

What 1,000 pages of documents tell us about DOGE
 

What 1,000 pages of documents tell us about DOGE

Months after staffers from the Department of Government Efficiency were found in the Federal Communications Commission directory, the FCC is

Ghost of Yōtei studio Sucker Punch is getting new leadership
 

Ghost of Yōtei studio Sucker Punch is getting new leadership

Sucker Punch Productions, the PlayStation studio behind games like Ghost of Yōtei and the Infamous and Sly Cooper series, will

Sony’s XM5 over-ear headphones are cheaper than ever — and they come with free wireless earbuds
 

Sony’s XM5 over-ear headphones are cheaper than ever — and they come with free wireless earbuds

If you’re looking for a solid pair of noise-canceling headphones, the Sony WH-1000XM5 are a great option. While they’re not

iPhone 17e Will Reportedly Fix iPhone 16e’s Biggest Limitation
 

iPhone 17e Will Reportedly Fix iPhone 16e’s Biggest Limitation

In February, Apple discontinued the iPhone SE and released a new entry-level iPhone 16e. The device features a 6.1-inch OLED

 

Pwning Santa before the bad guys do: A hybrid bug bounty / CTF for container isolation

Freedom of the Press Foundation is developing Dangerzone, an open-source tool that uses multiple layers of containerization (gVisor, Linux containers)

 

Google just made it easier to upload files in AI Mode – try it now

Quietly appearing on Google’s search page, a new plus button allows you to upload files and images for AI analysis.Latest

 

CES 2026: Everything we’re expecting to see (and how to watch)

The new year kicks off with the most popular technology trade show, and we’re expecting bigger, flashier things in 2026.Latest

Google wants its AI assistant CC to replace your morning scroll
 

Google wants its AI assistant CC to replace your morning scroll

Google wants you to start your day with AI. Google’s AI, to be specific, which is why the company is

 

From Open Source to OpenAI: The Evolution of Third-Party Risk

From open source libraries to AI-powered coding assistants, speed-driven development is introducing new third-party risks that threat actors are increasingly

 

5 reasons to update your iPhone to iOS 26.2 – including security patches

The latest update squashes security bugs and beefs up apps like AirDrop and Reminders. Don’t forget to update your iPad,

OpenAI’s new flagship image generator AI is here
 

OpenAI’s new flagship image generator AI is here

OpenAI is overhauling its image generator with a new model and redesigned interface. On Tuesday, the company announced its “new

Foldable iPhone’s Screen Sizes Leaked
 

Foldable iPhone’s Screen Sizes Leaked

Apple’s first foldable iPhone will be equipped with a 7.7-inch inner display, and a 5.3-inch outer display, according to The

Larry Ellison’s big dumb gift to his large adult son
 

Larry Ellison’s big dumb gift to his large adult son

Media is a business about dreams, and Larry Ellison’s son is dreaming big. This might explain why the case for

 

Google says this is the best time to book flights, but its other findings may surprise you more

Hunting for the best holiday flight deals? Google’s years of airfare data reveal the smartest times to book, and why.Latest

Kindles make for even better gifts now most are on sale
 

Kindles make for even better gifts now most are on sale

If you’re shopping for a book lover, it’s hard to beat a Kindle, especially if your giftee already owns a

 

The AI Fix #81: ChatGPT is the last AI you’ll understand, and your teacher is a deepfake

In episode 81 of The AI Fix, Graham discovers that deepfakes are already marking your kids’ homework, while Mark glimpses

 

Hackers exploit newly patched Fortinet auth bypass flaws

Hackers are exploiting critical-severity vulnerabilities affecting multiple Fortinet products to get unauthorized access to admin accounts and steal system configuration files.

 

Amazon warns that Russia’s Sandworm has shifted its tactics

Researchers said attackers linked to Russia’s military intelligence agency have moved from vulnerability exploits to focus on poorly configured network

An iconic joystick from the Commodore 64 era is returning
 

An iconic joystick from the Commodore 64 era is returning

Retro Games, a company known for its upgraded revivals of iconic ’80s and ’90s era computers, including the Commodore 64

iPhone 18 Pro Features Leaked in New Report, Including Under-Screen Face ID
 

iPhone 18 Pro Features Leaked in New Report, Including Under-Screen Face ID

Next year’s iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be equipped with under-screen Face ID, and the front

Compromised IAM Credentials Power a Large AWS Crypto Mining Campaign
 

Compromised IAM Credentials Power a Large AWS Crypto Mining Campaign

An ongoing campaign has been observed targeting Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers using compromised Identity and Access Management (IAM) credentials

 

I’ve tried nearly every Linux package manager – these remain my favorite

I’ve used Linux for decades. Here are my go-to package managers and why.Latest newsRead More

iPhone 17e and iPhone 18 Pro Modem Specs Leak Online
 

iPhone 17e and iPhone 18 Pro Modem Specs Leak Online

Apple’s internal code suggests the iPhone 17e may ship with Apple’s first-generation C1-series cellular modem technology, while omitting Apple’s N1

Apple Hit With Another Lawsuit Over Alleged Collusion With Amazon to Keep Prices High
 

Apple Hit With Another Lawsuit Over Alleged Collusion With Amazon to Keep Prices High

Apple and Amazon are facing a new UK opt-out class action seeking more than £900 million ($1.2 billion) over claims

 

Attempting Cross Translation Unit Taint Analysis for Firefox with Clang Static Analyzer

For the past several years I’ve been trying intermittently to get Cross Translation Unit taint analysis with clang static analyzer

Disclosure Day’s first trailer teases close encounters of a different kind
 

Disclosure Day’s first trailer teases close encounters of a different kind

The first trailer for Steven Spielberg’s upcoming film Disclosure Day is here, and it will leave you with more questions

 

GeminiJack: A prompt-injection challenge demonstrating real-world LLM abuse

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Texas sues TV makers for taking screenshots of what people watch

The Texas Attorney General sued five major television manufacturers, accusing them of illegally collecting their users’ data by secretly recording

Rogue NuGet Package Poses as Tracer.Fody, Steals Cryptocurrency Wallet Data
 

Rogue NuGet Package Poses as Tracer.Fody, Steals Cryptocurrency Wallet Data

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new malicious NuGet package that typosquats and impersonates the popular .NET tracing library and its

Texas is suing all of the big TV makers for spying on what you watch
 

Texas is suing all of the big TV makers for spying on what you watch

Texas is suing five of the biggest TV makers, accusing them of “secretly recording what consumers watch in their own

Instagram is putting Reels on your TV
 

Instagram is putting Reels on your TV

Meta is starting to test a new Instagram app for TVs that lets you watch Reels on a big screen.

My Favorite Murder and The Breakfast Club podcasts are ditching YouTube for Netflix
 

My Favorite Murder and The Breakfast Club podcasts are ditching YouTube for Netflix

Netflix is plowing ahead with plans to build out a library of video podcasts as it aims to keep viewers

 

Hackers are exploiting critical Fortinet flaws days after patch release

Threat actors are exploiting two critical Fortinet flaws, tracked as CVE-2025-59718 and CVE-2025-59719, days after patch release, impacting multiple Fortinet

Everything is gambling now
 

Everything is gambling now

Here’s a list of things you can bet on, right this second. This year’s Super Bowl winner, sure. The winner

 

Nvidia pledges more openness as it slurps up Slurm

And parades its latest trio of Nemotron models Nvidia burnished its open source credentials this week after buying the company

 

Smartphones face a memory cost crunch – and buyers aren’t in the mood

Rising DRAM and NAND prices are squeezing handset makers and threatening a fragile market recovery AI-nflation The smartphone industry’s brief

 

From Georgia to Essex, AI datacenters are testing public goodwill

Communities on both sides of the Atlantic push back against rapid build-outs Frenzied demand for AI development is driving a

Trump’s hatred demonstrates Europe’s importance
 

Trump’s hatred demonstrates Europe’s importance

When the American president, vice-president and sundry acolytes spend their time badmouthing and attacking Europe, the key question is not

 

US freezes $42B trade pact with UK over digital tax row

Tech Prosperity Deal paused after London resists pressure on online services levy The US government has put a proposed $42