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DOE recruits cloud, chip, and AI giants for Trump’s Genesis Mission

But not Phil Collins, sadly The US Department of Energy (DOE) has a Christmas gift for the AI industry in

 

Thailand Conference Launches International Initiative to Fight Online Scams

Similar pledges to fight scam networks were made by members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in the months

 

Nigeria arrests dev of Microsoft 365 ‘Raccoon0365’ phishing platform

The Nigerian police have arrested three individuals linked to targeted Microsoft 365 cyberattacks via Raccoon0365 phishing-as-a-service. […]BleepingComputerRead More

 

Microsoft confirms Teams is down and messages are delayed

Microsoft Teams is experiencing issues, with thousands reporting problems sending messages, including delays. […]BleepingComputerRead More

 

Can’t hear TV dialogue? This portable soundbar worked wonders for my audio (at a low price)

If you’re looking for great sound without breaking the bank, the Creative Stage Pro is a budget-friendly option worth considering.Latest

 

Why Do A.I. Chatbots Use ‘I’?

A.I. chatbots have been designed to behave in a humanlike way. Some experts think that’s a terrible idea.NYT > TechnologyRead

 

ATM jackpotting gang accused of unleashing Ploutus malware across US

Latest charges join the mountain of indictments facing alleged Tren de Aragua members A Venezuelan gang described by US officials

 

I didn’t expect a retro amp to sound this accurate across every genre – but this one nails it

Outlaw Audio’s retro stereo receiver delivers high-quality sound, even though it’s considerably cheaper than most professional equipment.Latest newsRead More

 

This Bluetooth tracker that replaced my AirTags has more features at a cheaper price

Pebblebee’s Clip 5 finder tag attaches to a key ring, works with both iOS and Android devices, and makes a

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 234 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
 

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 234 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016.

 

TP-Link Tapo C200: Hardcoded Keys, Buffer Overflows and Privacy in the Era of AI Assisted Reverse Engineering

submitted by /u/_vavkamil_ [link] [comments]Technical Information Security Content & DiscussionRead More

 

FBI says ‘ongoing’ deepfake impersonation of U.S. gov officials dates back to 2023

The update also includes new details around the specific tactics and talking points impersonators use to ensnare victims. The post

Beats Launches Travis Scott Partnership Featuring New ‘DARE TO DREAM’ Ad Campaign
 

Beats Launches Travis Scott Partnership Featuring New ‘DARE TO DREAM’ Ad Campaign

Apple’s Beats brand is launching a new celebrity ad campaign today featuring rapper Travis Scott and entitled “DARE TO DREAM.”

LG TVs’ unremovable Copilot shortcut is the least of smart TVs’ AI problems
 

LG TVs’ unremovable Copilot shortcut is the least of smart TVs’ AI problems

LG says it’ll let people delete the Copilot icon. But TV chatbots aren’t going away.AI – Ars TechnicaRead More

 

Want to unplug for the holidays? I bricked my iPhone to prevent doomscrolling – and it actually worked

Brick is one of the few new devices that positively changed my daily content consumption. It would be a great

 

Infinite Machine e-scooter is like the offspring of a Vespa and a Cybertruck

Custom-designed $10,000 scooter goes 65mph, has a 60-mile range, and runs silently hands on Infinite Machine, a New York-based electric

 

Ukrainian national pleads guilty to Nefilim ransomware attacks

The 35-year-old faces up to 10 years in jail and authorities announced an $11 million reward for information on his

Investment in data centers worldwide hit record $61bn in 2025, report finds
 

Investment in data centers worldwide hit record $61bn in 2025, report finds

Analysts see ‘global construction frenzy that shows no signs of slowing’ amid surge in demand from AI boomA new report

Google lobs lawsuit at search result scraping firm SerpApi
 

Google lobs lawsuit at search result scraping firm SerpApi

Google says the lawsuit is its last resort.AI – Ars TechnicaRead More

 

Former incident responders plead guilty to ransomware attack spree

Ryan Goldberg and Kevin Martin were working at cybersecurity companies when they switched sides and hit five companies with ransomware

Elon Musk’s massive 2018 Tesla pay package restored by Delaware court
 

Elon Musk’s massive 2018 Tesla pay package restored by Delaware court

Decision from state supreme court on deal once worth $56bn and now worth some $139bn overturns ruling that prompted angry

Want to link from Google’s app store to your app? That’ll be $2–4 per install
 

Want to link from Google’s app store to your app? That’ll be $2–4 per install

Today was the deadline for Google to reveal how it’s complying with Judge James Donato’s order to crack open Android

 

Russia was behind a destructive cyber attack on a water utility in 2024, Denmark says

Denmark has blamed Russia for a destructive cyberattack on a water utility, calling it part of Moscow’s hybrid campaign against

Here’s What’s in the DOJ’s Epstein Files Release—and What’s Missing
 

Here’s What’s in the DOJ’s Epstein Files Release—and What’s Missing

From photos of former president Bill Clinton to images of strange scrapbooks, the Justice Department’s release is curious but far

Thai-Cambodia conflict escalates perilously from land to sea
 

Thai-Cambodia conflict escalates perilously from land to sea

BANGKOK – The US-trained Royal Thai Navy on Saturday (December 20) geared up to stop all Thai ships in the

The sold-out Nex Playground made my kids laugh and cry
 

The sold-out Nex Playground made my kids laugh and cry

If you told me last year the Nex Playground would outsell Microsoft’s Xbox, even for two weeks, I would have

 

U.S. CISA adds a flaw in WatchGuard Fireware OS to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds a WatchGuard Fireware OS flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The

 

Verizon will give you a free Nintendo Switch for just a few more days – here’s how to qualify

Verizon’s holiday internet deals let you pick a free Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, or tablet. Here’s what to know.Latest newsRead

Rivian’s AI pivot is about more than chasing Tesla
 

Rivian’s AI pivot is about more than chasing Tesla

RJ Scaringe is sitting in Rivian’s Palo Alto offices, explaining why the adventure-themed EV company suddenly decided to build its

Hackers Stole Millions of PornHub Users’ Data for Extortion
 

Hackers Stole Millions of PornHub Users’ Data for Extortion

Plus: Cisco discloses a zero-day with no available patch, Venezuela accuses the US of a cyberattack, and more.Security LatestRead More

 

Tired of sky-high memory prices? Buckle up, we’re in this for the long haul

We haven’t even hit the peak, TechInsights tells El Reg If you were hoping for some relief from stratospheric memory

Dogpile’s puzzles mix Balatro, Tetris, and a pile of puppies
 

Dogpile’s puzzles mix Balatro, Tetris, and a pile of puppies

One day, video game critics and journalists will put together a comprehensive study on the impact Balatro had on the

Top Stories: iOS 26.3 Beta, Major Apple Leaks, and More
 

Top Stories: iOS 26.3 Beta, Major Apple Leaks, and More

You’d think things would be slowing down heading into the holidays, but this week saw a whirlwind of Apple leaks

U.S. DOJ Charges 54 in ATM Jackpotting Scheme Using Ploutus Malware
 

U.S. DOJ Charges 54 in ATM Jackpotting Scheme Using Ploutus Malware

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) this week announced the indictment of 54 individuals in connection with a multi-million dollar

‘Friend slop’ made co-op gaming goofier than ever in 2025
 

‘Friend slop’ made co-op gaming goofier than ever in 2025

When a friend invited me to play a new game called REPO earlier this year, I thought I was wasting

 

This simple monitor adjustment is the productivity upgrade I deeply regret not doing sooner

Vertical monitors can streamline workflows in certain situations. Here’s how to set one up in Windows 11 using either built-in

 

5 ways Lenovo’s AI strategy can deliver real results for you too

Art Hu, Lenovo’s global CIO, explains how the tech giant exploits AI effectively. And you can do it, too.Latest newsRead

Apple’s AirTag 4-Pack Drops to $64.98 on Amazon
 

Apple’s AirTag 4-Pack Drops to $64.98 on Amazon

Apple’s AirTag 4-Pack has dropped to $64.98 this weekend on Amazon, down from the original price of $99.00. Prime members

Tinsel and Home Alone back in style as TikTok seeks comfort in #90sChristmas
 

Tinsel and Home Alone back in style as TikTok seeks comfort in #90sChristmas

Emphasis this year is on nostalgia as present day feels ‘a bit more uncertain’, say trend expertsTinsel, DIY tree decorations,

You can buy your Xbox Ally an official pair of anti-drift joysticks
 

You can buy your Xbox Ally an official pair of anti-drift joysticks

Even at $1,000, the Xbox Ally X handheld didn’t ship with magnetic drift-resistant joysticks, and neither did the $600 model.

The LCD Steam Deck is done
 

The LCD Steam Deck is done

The most affordable Steam Deck, the $399 LCD model, is not available in the US. And, according to the Steam

 

RansomHouse upgrades encryption with multi-layered data processing

The RansomHouse ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) has recently upgraded its encryptor, switching from a relatively simple single-phase linear technique to a more complex,

Sony’s XM5 headphones and the latest Kindle round out this week’s best deals
 

Sony’s XM5 headphones and the latest Kindle round out this week’s best deals

If you’re feeling the stress of having procrastinated on your holiday shopping — and you missed out during Black Friday

 

FBI Seizes Fake ID Template Domains Operating from Bangladesh

US authorities have charged Zahid Hasan with running TechTreek, a $2.9 million online marketplace selling fake ID templates. The investigation,

The best last-minute Christmas gifts you can grab for under $50
 

The best last-minute Christmas gifts you can grab for under $50

Holiday shoppers, it’s time to finish knocking out that seasonal wish list. At this point, your online purchases may not

U.S. and Venezuela Jam Caribbean GPS Signals to Thwart Attacks, Raising Flight Hazard
 

U.S. and Venezuela Jam Caribbean GPS Signals to Thwart Attacks, Raising Flight Hazard

Military brinkmanship between President Trump and Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela has led to an increase in electronic warfare in the

ATM Jackpotting ring busted: 54 indicted by DoJ
 

ATM Jackpotting ring busted: 54 indicted by DoJ

The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted 54 individuals over a multi-million-dollar ATM jackpotting fraud scheme. U.S. DoJ indicted 54

The Verge’s 2025 holiday gift guide
 

The Verge’s 2025 holiday gift guide

The holidays have a way of sneaking up on us. One minute you’re trick-or-treating with your kids, and the next

 

DevOps and Cybersecurity: Building a New Line of Defense Against Digital Threats

Learn how DevOps and DevSecOps strengthen cybersecurity through automation, CI/CD, and secure DevOps development services.Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches,

 

Microsoft Teams Flaw in Guest Chat Exposes Users to Malware Attacks

New research from Ontinue exposes a major security flaw in Microsoft Teams B2B Guest Access. Learn how attackers bypass all

Take Command of Your Powerful New Smartphone Camera
 

Take Command of Your Powerful New Smartphone Camera

This year’s high-end models from Apple and Google raise the bar for mobile photography, but users should take the time

US labels Myanmar’s hell ‘safe’ in shameful nod to junta
 

US labels Myanmar’s hell ‘safe’ in shameful nod to junta

There are falsehoods that mislead, falsehoods that injure and then falsehoods so vast they expose a moral collapse inside the

Qilin Ransomware Turns South Korean MSP Breach Into 28-Victim ‘Korean Leaks’ Data Heist
 

Qilin Ransomware Turns South Korean MSP Breach Into 28-Victim ‘Korean Leaks’ Data Heist

South Korea’s financial sector has been targeted by what has been described as a sophisticated supply chain attack that led

Character.AI launches Stories for teens after banning them from chats
 

Character.AI launches Stories for teens after banning them from chats

Character.AI, under threat from several lawsuits over its alleged negative impact on teen mental health, is banning underage users from

 

INE Expands Cross-Skilling Innovations

Cary, North Carolina, USA, 26th November 2025, CyberNewsWire INE Expands Cross-Skilling Innovations on Latest Hacking News | Cyber Security News,

 

Microsoft: Security keys may prompt for PIN after recent updates

Microsoft warned users on Tuesday that FIDO2 security keys may prompt them to enter a PIN when signing in after

The best gaming headset I tried this year is $30 off for Black Friday
 

The best gaming headset I tried this year is $30 off for Black Friday

Earlier this year, I reviewed the Fractal Scape, a wireless gaming headset made for PC (also compatible with Switch 2)

T​he era-defining Xbox 360 ​reimagined ​gaming​ and Microsoft never matched it
 

T​he era-defining Xbox 360 ​reimagined ​gaming​ and Microsoft never matched it

Two decades on, its influence still lingers, marking a moment when gaming felt thrillingly new again• Don’t get Pushing Buttons

 

Multiple London councils faced a cyberattack

Multiple London councils, including Chelsea and Westminster, faced a cyberattack that may have exposed resident data. Authorities are actively investigating

Two London councils enact emergency plans after being hit by cyber-attack
 

Two London councils enact emergency plans after being hit by cyber-attack

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster city council investigate whether data has been compromisedAt least two London councils

ChatGPT and Copilot are being booted out of WhatsApp
 

ChatGPT and Copilot are being booted out of WhatsApp

OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Copilot are both leaving WhatsApp thanks to upcoming changes to the messaging app’s terms of service

You’re buying a Frame TV? It’s okay to cheap out a little
 

You’re buying a Frame TV? It’s okay to cheap out a little

Let’s get this out of the way: The Samsung Frame is not a good TV. None of the displays that

 

Workday confronts existential threat as customers freeze hiring

HR software vendor pushes cross-selling as modest workforce growth exposes vulnerability of per-seat pricing Workday is confronting a troubling reality.

 

INE Expands Cross-Skilling Innovations

Cary, North Carolina, USA, 26th November 2025, CyberNewsWireHackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, Tech, AI, Crypto and MoreRead More

 

Clover Security Raises $36 Million to Secure Software by Design

The cybersecurity startup embeds AI agents into widely used tools to identify design flaws and eliminate them early. The post

Amazon Black Friday Sale Discounts 11th Gen iPad to New Low Price of $274
 

Amazon Black Friday Sale Discounts 11th Gen iPad to New Low Price of $274

Amazon this week is taking $75 off Wi-Fi models of Apple’s 11th generation iPad. Prices start at $274.00 for the

$6 Fake iPhone Pocket Already Available
 

$6 Fake iPhone Pocket Already Available

Days after Apple’s iPhone Pocket sold out around the world, fake versions of the accessory have started to become available

 

US Navy scuttles Constellation frigate program for being too slow for tomorrow’s threats

Service limits 20-ship line to two hulls after redesigns and delays torpedo schedule The US Navy is scrapping an entire

 

This ChatGPT upgrade just fixed my biggest annoyance with voice mode – for free

If ChatGPT’s voice mode always felt clunky to use before, the new update will be a welcomed change.Latest newsRead More

 

CodeRED emergency alert system CodeDEAD after INC ransomware attack

Regions across US affected, and one tore up its contract for the product Towns and cities across the US are

Apple’s Founding Papers Return to Auction, Could Fetch Up to $4 Million
 

Apple’s Founding Papers Return to Auction, Could Fetch Up to $4 Million

Christie’s is preparing to auction off the original partnership contract that created the Apple Computer Company on April 1, 1976,

 

HSBC spies $207B crater in OpenAI’s expansion goals

Gap threatens Oracle, Microsoft, and Amazon despite optimistic forecasts of 3 billion ChatGPT users by 2030 OpenAI needs to secure

 

Thousands of Secrets Leaked on Code Formatting Platforms

JSONFormatter and CodeBeautify users exposed credentials, authentication keys, configuration information, private keys, and other secrets. The post Thousands of Secrets

 

Samourai Wallet Founders Jailed in $237M Crypto Laundering Case

Samourai Wallet founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Hill were sentenced to 4 and 5 years for laundering $237M via their

 

Account Takeover Fraud Caused $262 Million in Losses in 2025: FBI

Cybercriminals impersonating financial institutions have targeted individuals, businesses, and organizations of different sizes. The post Account Takeover Fraud Caused $262

 

Microsoft to secure Entra ID sign-ins from script injection attacks

Starting in mid-to-late October 2026, Microsoft will enhance the security of the Entra ID authentication system against external script injection

Chrome Extension Caught Injecting Hidden Solana Transfer Fees Into Raydium Swaps
 

Chrome Extension Caught Injecting Hidden Solana Transfer Fees Into Raydium Swaps

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new malicious extension on the Chrome Web Store that’s capable of injecting a stealthy Solana

Webinar: Learn to Spot Risks and Patch Safely with Community-Maintained Tools
 

Webinar: Learn to Spot Risks and Patch Safely with Community-Maintained Tools

If you’re using community tools like Chocolatey or Winget to keep systems updated, you’re not alone. These platforms are fast,

 

Ransomware Attack Disrupts Local Emergency Alert System Across US

The OnSolve CodeRED platform has been targeted by the Inc Ransom ransomware group, resulting in disruptions and a data breach.

 

ASUS warns of new critical auth bypass flaw in AiCloud routers

ASUS has released new firmware to patch nine security vulnerabilities, including a critical authentication bypass flaw in routers with AiCloud

When Your $2M Security Detection Fails: Can your SOC Save You?
 

When Your $2M Security Detection Fails: Can your SOC Save You?

Enterprises today are expected to have at least 6-8 detection tools, as detection is considered a standard investment and the

 

The exascale offensive: America’s race to rule AI HPC

From nuclear weapons testing to climate modeling, nine new machines will give the US unprecedented computing firepower Feature A silent

 

‘Stranger Things’ emerge when OT security is stuck in the past

While 1980s nostalgia is all the rage with the return of ‘Stranger Things,’ clinging to legacy technology in operational environments

 

How vibe coding can make your software headaches worse, experts warn

What may start as ‘move fast and break things’ too often becomes move fast and break everything, then spend a

First there was nothing, then there was Hoto and Fanttik
 

First there was nothing, then there was Hoto and Fanttik

Hoto exists because someone got bored. CEO Lidan Liu, the company’s founder and a notable industrial designer, tells The Verge

 

Cybersecurity Is Now a Core Business Discipline

Boardroom conversations about cyber can no longer be siloed apart from strategy, operations, or geopolitics. The post Cybersecurity Is Now

ChatGPT Voice Mode Now Works Inside Your Existing Conversation
 

ChatGPT Voice Mode Now Works Inside Your Existing Conversation

OpenAI has updated the voice feature in its ChatGPT app so that voice conversations now happen directly inside an ongoing

 

Crocs get the Xbox treatment with sole-crushing price of $80

Time to test just how far fandom and taste will stretch If Xbox console prices are going to leave Santa

Computer maker HP to cut up to 6,000 jobs by 2028 as it turns more to AI
 

Computer maker HP to cut up to 6,000 jobs by 2028 as it turns more to AI

US firm says plan to speed up product development and improve customer satisfaction would save $1bn a yearUp to 6,000

Constellation-class implosion jeopardizes US naval superiority
 

Constellation-class implosion jeopardizes US naval superiority

A shipbuilding fiasco has forced the US Navy to scrap most of its Constellation-class frigates and race toward a new

London local authorities hit by cyber incident
 

London local authorities hit by cyber incident

Intrusion affects shared systems for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster City CouncilUKAuthority.com – The leading independent

Warner Music signs deal with AI song generator Suno after settling lawsuit
 

Warner Music signs deal with AI song generator Suno after settling lawsuit

Music company representing Coldplay and Ed Sheeran had sued tech platform alleging mass copyright infringement Business live – latest updatesWarner

 

London councils probe cyber incident as shared IT systems knocked offline

Three boroughs confirm investigation amid service outages, disrupted phone lines, and limited online access Two London councils are scrambling for

Emergency alerts go dark after cyberattack on OnSolve CodeRED
 

Emergency alerts go dark after cyberattack on OnSolve CodeRED

Cyberattack on OnSolve CodeRED disrupted emergency alert services for U.S. state, local, police, and fire agencies. A cyberattack on the

 

Fake Battlefield 6 Downloads Are Spreading Malware, Stealing Player Data

Bitdefender Labs found fake Battlefield 6 pirated copies and trainers spreading aggressive malware, C2 agents, and infostealers, designed to steal

The best robot vacuums in the UK to keep your home clean and dust free, tested
 

The best robot vacuums in the UK to keep your home clean and dust free, tested

Our writer trialled the most powerful robot vacuums – some of which even mop your floors – and these are

OLED iPad Mini Expected to Arrive No Earlier Than Q3 2026
 

OLED iPad Mini Expected to Arrive No Earlier Than Q3 2026

Apple will launch the iPad mini 8 with OLED display in the third quarter of next year at the earliest,

 

Opti Raises $20 Million for Identity Security Platform

The cybersecurity startup plans to use the seed funding to accelerate product expansion and global growth. The post Opti Raises

Malaysia-Thailand: With friends like these, who needs enemies?
 

Malaysia-Thailand: With friends like these, who needs enemies?

Speaking at the ASEAN Future Forum in Hanoi in February, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim envisioned an ASEAN that must

Kirby Air Riders review – cute pink squishball challenges Mario for Nintendo racing supremacy
 

Kirby Air Riders review – cute pink squishball challenges Mario for Nintendo racing supremacy

Nintendo Switch 2; Bandai Namco/Sora/HAL Laboratory/NintendoIt takes some getting used to, but this Mario Kart challenger soon reveals a satisfyingly

 

T-Mobile will give you a free iPhone 17, iPad, and Apple Watch right now – how the deal works

T-Mobile’s new Ultimate Apple Bundle is one of our favorite Black Friday deals of 2025. We break down the details.Latest

 

5 tech splurges that are 100% worth it (and on sale, thankfully)

Sometimes, the most expensive option is the best option.Latest newsRead More

 

Tuxedo Computers slams lid on Arm Linux laptop after 18 months of pain

Planned Snapdragon goes puff and disappears, but the code will survive German Linux box vendor Tuxedo Computers has canned its

 

I just bought a house. Here are 5 things our tech reviewers recommended, from TVs to smart locks

My coworkers are tech experts, so I asked them what Black Friday deals I should shop for my new home.