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Keeper Review (2025): Enterprise-Level Password Management for Everyone
Keeper Unlimited brings enterprise-level security to all your devices if you’re willing to pay for the privilege.
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Wyze’s new solar-powered pan-and-tilt security camera is less than $80
Wyze has announced its first battery-powered, solar-charged, 2K security camera that can rotate and tilt, providing coverage of your entire yard. The Wyze Solar Cam Pan is available now through Wyze’s online store for $79.98, making it cheaper than competitor…
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Gear News of the Week: Adobe Premiere Lands on iPhone, and Nothing Lets You Design Your Own Widgets
Plus: Whoop lets you order blood tests, Arlo refreshes its security camera lineup, and Roland unveils a new analog drum machine.
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OpenAI’s New Browser Raises ‘Insurmountably High’ Security Concerns
You can't say they aren't innovating.
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1Password says it can fix login security for AI browser agents
1Password’s browser extension fills in your passwords automatically when you browse, and now the company has built a similar tool for AI bots browsing the web on your behalf, but for a very different reason. AI tools and browsers built on Claude, Gemini, and …
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Hands-free home security is here, thanks to ADT and Google — but it’ll cost you
My front door unlocks automatically as I walk up to it, and the home security system disarms itself - no code or app required. The system has recognized me using the Google Nest Doorbell's Familiar Faces, and confirmed I'm me using my phone's location. The du…
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Unity discloses a years-old security exploit and urges developers to update their games
Unity is urging developers to take “immediate action” after it disclosed a major security vulnerability affecting games built using versions of its popular development tool dating back to 2017. While there is “no evidence of any exploitation of the vulnerabil…
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WIRED Roundup: Satellites Data Leak, Cybertrucks, Politicized Federal Workers
In this episode of "Uncanny Valley," we run through the top stories of the week, including security concerns from satellites leaking sensitive data and the experiences of undeterred Cybertruck owners.
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Space Force’s Dependence on Elon Musk Just Got a Little More Mission Critical
SpaceX is tasked with five national security missions worth a total of $714 million.
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Stephen Lawrence killer not safe to be released from prison, court hears
A prison psychologist tells David Norris's parole hearing he should be moved to a lower security, closed prison.
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Apple turned the CrowdStrike BSOD issue into an anti-PC ad
It’s been a while since Apple last mocked Windows security, but the iPhone maker has just released an ad that hits Windows hard. The eight-minute commercial pokes fun at the CrowdStrike Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issue that took down millions of Windows mach…
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Trump’s DHS is recruiting ICE officers with a Halo meme
After using the original Pokémon theme song in a montage of ICE raids, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is using another popular video game franchise to promote itself on social media: Halo. This morning, the DHS posted an image featuring Halo charac…
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The FCC just gave itself the power to make a DJI drone ban stick
This morning, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 3-0 to let itself retroactively ban gadgets and radio components that it previously approved for entry into the United States, if the company that makes them is deemed a national security risk. O…
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Discord blamed a vendor for its data breach — now the vendor says it was ‘not hacked’
5CA is a customer service support company that works with Discord. Recently, the chat platform said the vendor had been breached as part of a “security incident” where 70,000 government ID photos may have leaked. Now, 5CA says in a post on its website that it…
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High security a fact of life for UK Jewish community living in fear of attack
Leaders in the UK's tight-knit Jewish population are asking what more can be done to keep their institutions safe.
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How China really spies on the UK
The national security threats China poses today go beyond traditional notions of espionage - in this new world, threats are far more complex
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Stolen treasures, a crown in the gutter - and serious questions for Louvre security
The most spectacular Louvre robbery since the Mona Lisa in 1911 proves the vulnerability of French museums, writes Hugh Schofield.
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The true extent of cyber attacks on UK business - and the weak spots that allow them to happen
Are this year's major attacks the "cumulative effect of a kind of inaction on cyber security" from the government and big business?
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'Happy Gilmore' Producer Buys Spyware Maker NSO Group
Plus: US government cybersecurity staffers get reassigned to do immigration work, a hack exposes sensitive age-verification data of Discord users, and more.
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Apple and Google Pull ICE-Tracking Apps, Bowing to DOJ Pressure
Plus: China sentences scam bosses to death, Europe is ramping up its plans to build a “drone wall” to protect against Russian airspace violations, and more.
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Apple Took Down ICE-Tracking Apps. Their Developers Aren't Giving Up
“We are going to do everything in our power to fight this,” says ICEBlock developer Joshua Aaron after Apple removed his app from the App Store.
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 finally get a crucial October 2025 security patch
Samsung is rolling out the October 2025 security patch for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, bringing along major security fixes.
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The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE's October 2025 security update may be its last
Samsung is expected to drop security support for the Galaxy S20 FE, and that would make the most recent October 2025 security patch its final one.
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WhatsApp can now use passkeys to secure your backups
WhatsApp is introducing a passwordless way to instantly secure your chat backups. The messaging platform is launching passkey-encrypted backups for iOS and Android, allowing users to quickly encrypt their stored message history using their face, fingerprint, …
Leer másAWS hires new security VP who will report directly to CEO Matt Garman
Amazon Web Services hires former DataStax CEO Chet Kapoor as VP of security services and observability, enhancing security in AI.
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Swedish Death Cleaning, but for Your Digital Life
The art of ordering and culling your possessions before you die should extend to your documents, photos, and digital accounts.
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The Last Remnants of Twitter Are Being Phased Out at Elon Musk’s X
X, the everything but Twitter app.
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Discord Security Breach Exposed Government ID Photos of 70,000 Users
A third-party service provider was compromised, and information from people who had communicated with Discord's customer support and trust and safety teams was exposed.
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Wyze’s budget-friendly video doorbell gets a six-month battery
Wyze has announced a new budget-friendly doorbell camera. The Wyze Battery Video Doorbell looks similar to the Video Doorbell v2 the brand released in 2023, but as the name implies, it adds a rechargeable battery so it’s easier to install without the need for…
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Chicken Squisher 3000: Squish-Proof Security
Keeping chickens in predator-prone areas demands serious fortifications, but even the most robust coop can become a hassle without automation. That’s where [lcamtuf] steps in with his Chicken Squisher 3000, …read more
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The Best Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Router for Most People Hits Its Lowest Price Ever
The best Wi-Fi 7 mesh for most homes is on sale for Prime Big Deal Days.
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Are Network Security Devices Endangering Orgs With 1990s-Era Flaws?
Critics question why basic flaws like buffer overflows, command injections, and SQL injections are "being exploited remain prevalent in mission-critical codebases maintained by companies whose core business is cybersecurity," writes CSO Online. Benjamin Harri…
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Google Pixel October security patch continues to fix haunting display problems
Google has started pushing its October security patch to its Pixel phones.
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Google’s AI bounty program pays bug hunters up to $30K
On Monday, Google launched a new reward program dedicated specifically to finding bugs in AI products. Google’s list of qualifying bugs includes examples of the kind of rogue actions it’s looking for, like indirectly injecting an AI prompt that causes Google …
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Ring's New 4K Security Camera Has a Limited-Time Halloween Costume. How to Get It
Ring offers you a choice of five Halloween costumes to dress up your security camera.
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Hackers Dox ICE, DHS, DOJ, and FBI Officials
Plus: A secret FBI anti-ransomware task force gets exposed, the mystery of the CIA’s Kryptos sculpture is finally solved, North Koreans busted hiding malware in the Ethereum blockchain, and more.
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Hacking a Banned Chinese Security Camera
Over on YouTube [Matt Brown] hacks a Chinese security camera recently banned by the US government. If you didn’t hear about this you can find out more over here: Major US online retailers rem…
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Microsoft’s emergency Windows 11 update fixes a nasty system recovery bug
Microsoft is now rolling out an out-of-band fix for Windows 11 to address a major bug the company introduced with its latest monthly Windows 11 update. The original update released on October 14th accidentally broke the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), l…
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Japan’s most popular beer is running low after cyberattack
Japan is facing a potential shortage of Asahi beer after a cyberattack against the beverage maker forced its systems offline. Asahi Group issued a statement on Monday announcing that order, shipment, and call center operations at the company had been suspende…
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Google Pixels gain DoD approval, joining Samsung and Apple in elite security circle
The U.S. Department of Defense has officially cleared Pixel phones for use, validating Google's device security standards.
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You Can Keep Free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates From Microsoft – Here's How
Windows 10 support ends next week. If you can't upgrade, here's how to keep access to Windows 10 security updates.
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Google Security Feature Now Lets You Phone a Friend to Recover Your Account
Recovery Contacts, which lets a trusted friend verify your identity for you, is just one of Google's new security features.
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The Hidden Dangers: What You’re Risking if You Skip Using a VPN
Learn how skipping a VPN can leave your digital life vulnerable to privacy breaches, security threats and other online perils.
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A Hotfix Is Coming for a Windows 11 Security Update That Introduced Some Major Bugs
Microsoft is working on a solution for a security update that's causing multiple issues for some people.
Leer másRetirement communities, Social Security, Medicare: Ask YF
Robert Powell, host of Yahoo Finance's Decoding Retirement podcast, joins Mind Your Money host Allie Canal in answering audience-submitted questions around...
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Eufy’s 2K Security Camera Hits 40% Off, Amazon Liquidates Stock with Bonus Coupon
This solar-powered security camera eliminates the wiring hassle and battery maintenance. The post Eufy’s 2K Security Camera Hits 40% Off, Amazon Liquidates Stock with Bonus Coupon appeared first on Kotaku.
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Amazon Slashes Up to 60% Off Blink Mini 2 Security Cameras, Practically Free Whether You Buy One or a Bundle
Save 55% on the Blink Mini 2 outdoor indoor security camera over at Amazon. The post Amazon Slashes Up to 60% Off Blink Mini 2 Security Cameras, Practically Free Whether You Buy One or a Bundle appeared first on Kotaku.
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Windows 10 users urged to prepare for Microsoft pulling support - here's how
Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10, which could make users vulnerable - here's how to get Windows 11.
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Google's analytical October Workspace Drop simplifies data in Sheets, bolsters AI security
Users looking to create more realistic videos, with better control over the narrative, can do so with Veo 3.1 in multiple apps.
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Samsung's pulled One UI 8 update for the Galaxy S23 is now returning
Samsung paused the rollout of One UI 8 for the Galaxy S23 series earlier this week, but it’s now returning with the October 2025 security patch.
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Apple Releases Second iOS 26.1 Beta With a Useful Security Feature
Apple also adjusts a few other features, like your iPhone's alarm, in the beta.
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Your Windows 10 PC Won't Get Security Updates After Oct. 14 Unless You Do This
Windows 10 support is ending, but you can receive an extra year of security updates by taking advantage of this program.
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Apple Released the Third iOS 26.1 Beta With a Useful Security Feature
Apple also adds some new settings in the beta.
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Eufy Offered $2 Payments for Real or Staged Package-Theft Footage
The company offered to pay its users for real or staged security camera footage of package theft for the purposes of training AI.
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Apple's Next Big Move: iPhone 20 Reportedly Could Ditch Every Physical Button
If you like the security of a physical button to feel for on your iPhone, you might need to adjust to a new style.
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Amazon's Ring Cameras Push Deeper Into Police and Government Surveillance
Ring has partnered with Flock Safety, making it easier for law enforcement to reach out to Ring doorbell and security camera owners to request footage.
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Major US Online Retailers Remove Listings For Millions of Prohibited Chinese Electronics
The FCC has forced major U.S. online retailers to remove millions of listings for prohibited Chinese-made electronics, including products from Huawei, ZTE, Hikvision, and Dahua, citing national security risks. Reuters reports: FCC Chair Brendan Carr said in a…
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3 Best VPN for iPhone (2025), Tested and Reviewed
There are dozens of free VPNs on the App Store at your disposal, but many of them are sketchy. We tested and found the best VPNs for iPhone, services that will actually keep your browsing safe.
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Why the F5 Hack Created an ‘Imminent Threat’ for Thousands of Networks
Networking software company F5 disclosed a long-term breach of its systems this week. The fallout could be severe.
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Gear News of the Week: Honor Teases a Bizarre Robot Phone, and Kohler Debuts a Toilet Sensor
Plus: Coros has a new mountain watch, July unveils a trackable suitcase, Fujifilm has a new Instax, GrapheneOS will work on non-Pixel phones soon, and Roku leans into AI.
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This Is the Nuclear-Powered Ship Deployed in Trump’s War on Drug Boats
The USS Gerald R. Ford is a $13 billion aircraft carrier sailing to the Caribbean with nuclear propulsion, an electromagnetic plane launcher, and 90 aircraft onboard.
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This ‘Privacy Browser’ Has Dangerous Hidden Features
The Universe Browser is believed to have been downloaded millions of times. But researchers say it behaves like malware and has links to Asia’s booming cybercrime and illegal gambling networks.
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Hamas mobilises fighters in Gaza as fears of internal violence mount
Clashes have already taken place between the group and an armed clan in Gaza City.
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Employees Are the New Hackers: 1Password Warns AI Use Is Breaking Corporate Security
Slashdot reader BrianFagioli writes: Password manager 1Password's 2025 Annual Report: The Access-Trust Gap exposes how everyday employees are becoming accidental hackers in the AI era. The company's data shows that 73% of workers are encouraged to use AI tool…
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Social Security workers say the shutdown has them unable to help with benefit letters
Employees at Social Security field offices say the government shutdown has left them unable to carry out an important service: help recipients with benefit verification letters.
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Denmark prepares for a Russian 'hybrid war' after repeated drone spottings
Many Danes are rethinking their personal security, and stocking up on emergency supplies, amid unidentified drone appearances. Denmark's leaders warn that Russia is waging a "hybrid war."
Leer másSean 'Diddy' Combs moved to a low-security prison in New Jersey
Prison records said the hip-hop mogul has been transferred to FCI Fort Dix, known for its rehabilitation services and proximity to Manhattan.
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‘There isn’t really another choice:’ Signal chief explains why the encrypted messenger relies on AWS
After last week’s major Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage took Signal along with it, Elon Musk was quick to criticize the encrypted messaging app’s reliance on big tech. But Signal president Meredith Whittaker argues that the company didn’t have any other choi…
Leer másThe 10 best and 10 worst states for finding a job right now
WalletHub ranked the best and worst states for finding and keeping jobs in 2025, highlighting income, job security, and commute times.
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AI browsers are a cybersecurity time bomb
Web browsers are getting awfully chatty. They got even chattier last week after OpenAI and Microsoft kicked the AI browser race into high gear with ChatGPT Atlas and a "Copilot Mode" for Edge. They can answer questions, summarize pages, and even take actions …
Leer más'We need to act now': Jamie Dimon warns the US is too reliant on 'unreliable sources' as JPMorgan launches huge investment plan
Jamie Dimon warned the US is too reliant on foreign suppliers for key minerals and tech as JPMorgan unveiled a $1.5T plan to boost national security.
Leer másMajor airports refuse to play a TSA video of Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the government shutdown
The Secretary of Homeland Security filmed a video blaming Democrats for the shutdown impacting TSA operations, but many airports won't play it.
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Apple Mocks Windows PCs in Humorous New 'Blue Screen of Death' Ad
Apple today shared a new "Blue Screen of Death" ad that appears to mock a major Windows computer outage that occurred last year, following a faulty CrowdStrike security update. Macs were unaffected, and they were unlikely to ever be, as Apple has gradually re…
Leer másHow JPMorgan will invest $10B in US national security
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) is investing up to $10 billion in industries critical to US national security. Yahoo Finance Senior Banking Reporter David Hollerith...
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Reolink Solar Powered Outdoor Security Camera Is Selling Out Fast at Its Lowest Price Yet
For a limited time, you can save 27% on either the 2K+ or 4K Reolink wireless outdoor security camera system. The post Reolink Solar Powered Outdoor Security Camera Is Selling Out Fast at Its Lowest Price Yet appeared first on Kotaku.
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Chris Mason: Digesting the key segments and changes in China documents
Both this government and its Conservative predecessor had deep worries about Chinese espionage, writes the BBC's political editor.
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Labour under pressure to release collapsed China spy case evidence
Both the Tories and Liberal Democrats are calling on government to publish evidence it submitted in the now-collapsed case.
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61 Best Prime Day Deals Under $100 (2025): Chargers, Earbuds, and More
We've scoured Amazon for the best deals under a Benjamin, from Roku to Instant Pot.
Leer másSignal President Spars With Elon Musk Over Trust in Private Messengers
One of the world's least trustworthy men doesn't trust Signal anymore.
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Trump demands Hamas disarm, as group moves against 'collaborators' in Gaza
BBC Verify analyses footage of Hamas fighters in Gaza, including one of an execution in the centre of Gaza City.
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Google Will Let Friends Help You Recover an Account
Google is introducing new recovery tools that aim to make it less frustrating to regain access when you're locked out of your account. The Verge: Instead of answering security questions or entering a recovery email address, Google's new security features allo…
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X Is Retiring Twitter.com. Update Your Account Now or Risk Lockout
The official retirement of the old domain is the next step in Elon Musk's rebranding of the social media platform.
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Unpatched Bug Can Crash Chromium-Based Browsers in Seconds
A critical security flaw in Chromium's Blink rendering engine can crash billions of browsers within seconds. Security researcher Jose Pino discovered the vulnerability and created a proof-of-concept exploit called Brash to demonstrate the bug affecting Chrome…
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19 Best Prime Day Tech Deals
Take advantage of these discounts, courtesy of Amazon's latest sale event, and nab WIRED's favorite tech gadgets.
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Pillars Of Eternity II And More Pulled From Stores After Unity Reveals Years-Old Security Exploit
The game engine maker has urged developers to update their games The post Pillars Of Eternity II And More Pulled From Stores After Unity Reveals Years-Old Security Exploit appeared first on Kotaku.
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Police name Manchester attacker who killed two at synagogue
Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British man of Syrian decent, is named as the synagogue attacker after two people killed.
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Threat assessment of China led to spy case collapse, says CPS
The dropping of charges against two men last month prompted criticism from some ministers and MPs.
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We held synagogue doors as attacker tried to batter his way in, says rabbi
Rabbi Daniel Walker tells the BBC how he held the doors of his synagogue shut as the attacker "body charged" them as he tried to get inside.
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The Louvre daytime heist that shocked the world
How thieves stole France’s crown jewels and what they could do with them
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'It was like a movie' - How immigration raid on Chicago apartments unfolded
People living in a Chicago apartment block targeted in a big immigration raid have described seeing armed agents and a helicopter landing on the roof. One resident - a US citizen - told BBC Verify he had his hands zip-tied by agents.
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US Defence Secretary Hegseth's plane makes unscheduled landing in UK
The Pentagon says that Hegseth and other military leaders on board, who were traveling back from a Nato meeting in Belgium, are safe
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UK signs £8bn Typhoon fighter jet deal with Turkey
The agreement will support thousands of jobs across the UK, the government says.
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King's coat of arms to feature on new UK passports
The full redesign, coming into effect from December, will be the first since passports turned dark blue after Brexit.
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International troops won't want to enforce Gaza peace, says King of Jordan
King Abdullah tells the BBC there would need to be peace in Gaza before any international forces were deployed.
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This Week in Security: ID Breaches, Code Smell, and Poetic Flows
Discord had a data breach back on September 20th, via an outsourced support contractor. It seems it was a Zendesk instance that was accessed for 58 hours through a compromised contractor user accou…
Leer másThis Week in Security: Court Orders, GlassWorm, TARmageddon, and It was DNS
This week, a US federal court has ruled that NSO Group is no longer allowed to use Pegasus spyware against users of WhatsApp. And for their trouble, NSO was also fined $4 million. It’s unclea…
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Cisco Trades Near 52-Week High: Is the CSCO Stock Still a Buy?
CSCO's AI surge, NVIDIA partnership, and expanding security portfolio fuel optimism for sustained growth despite networking headwinds.
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Australia, India to boost submarine rescue, defence industry cooperation
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia and India will strengthen maritime security and defence industrial cooperation, signing an agreement on mutual submarine rescue...
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ICE arrests police officer in Chicago suburb and accuses him of being in US illegally
The Department of Homeland Security says the officer, Radule Bojovic, overstayed a tourist visa that expired in 2015.
Leer másThis Week in Security: CVSS 0, Chwoot, and Not in the Threat Model
This week a reader sent me a story about a CVE in Notepad++, and something isn’t quite right. The story is a DLL hijack, a technique where a legitimate program’s Dynamic Link Library (D…
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