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BlackSuit ransomware extortion sites seized in Operation Checkmate

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-01 20:34:13

Law enforcement has seized the dark web extortion sites of the BlackSuit ransomware operation, which has targeted and breached the networks of hundreds of organizations worldwide over the past several years. The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed the takedown in an email earlier today, saying the authorities involved in the action executed a court-authorized seizure of the BlackSuit domains. Earlier today, the websites on the BlackSuit .onion domains were replaced with seizure banners announ

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BlackSuit ransomware leak sites seized in Operation Checkmate

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-02 08:34:13

Law enforcement has seized the dark web leak sites of the BlackSuit ransomware operation, which has targeted and breached the networks of hundreds of organizations worldwide over the past several years. The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed the takedown in an email earlier today, saying the authorities involved in the action executed a court-authorized seizure of the BlackSuit domains. Earlier today, the websites on the BlackSuit .onion domains were replaced with seizure banners announcing

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Mwm – The smallest usable X11 window manager

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-29 06:04:49

mwm The window manager for the true minimalist: 20 LOC. No modes. No "eye-candy". No mouse control. No virtual desktops. No configuration files. Not standards-compliant. No title bars, no status bars, no buttons, no borders, no menus, etc. All windows are full-screen, just one is visible at any given time. Absolutely adaptable to your needs. Includes just what is strictly needed. This is the smallest, actually usable window manager I know about. Even TinyWM is twice as large. Howeve

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Intel CEO Letter to Employees

news.ycombinator.com Dr. Ian Cutress 2026-01-02 06:52:41

Ahead of the financial news from Intel INTC 0.00%↑ coming out later today, the following message was sent to Intel employees from the CEO. We’re sharing it here in full, with commentary to follow. Key points: To: All Employees Subject: Steps in the Right Direction From: LBT Date/Time: July 24, 2025 at 1:01 pm PT Team, This afternoon, we reported our Q2 2025 results. We delivered revenue above the high end of our guidance, reflecting solid demand and execution across the business. I want t

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‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Pulled Off Something Better Than a Classic Zombie Story

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2026-01-02 03:30:34

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds loves itself a trope, and sometimes that really is a “for better or worse” kind of situation. So when this week’s episode, “Shuttle to Kenfori”, revealed that its antagonists were some very fast-running plant-based zombies (The Last of Who?), I braced myself to hit all the very well-worn marks of the genre. But thankfully “Kenfori” surprised me, and sidestepped a thematic cynicism to deliver a surprise sequel to one of season 2’s standout episodes. “Shuttle to Kenf

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New Koske Linux malware hides in cute panda images

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-02 12:54:10

A new Linux malware named Koske may have been developed with artificial intelligence and is using seemingly benign JPEG images of panda bears to deploy malware directly into system memory. Researchers from cybersecurity company AquaSec analyzed Koske and described it as "a sophhisticated Linux threat." Based on the observed adaptive behavior, the researchers believe that the malware was developed using large language models (LLMs) or automation frameworks. Koske’s purpose is to deploy CPU and

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Apple releases public preview of iOS 26, its biggest iPhone software redesign since 2013

cnbc.com Kif Leswing 2026-01-03 03:47:09

Apple announces a new design language for its operating systems called "Liquid Glass" during the annual Apple "Worldwide Developers Conference" (WWDC) at Apple Park, the corporate headquarters of Apple Inc., in Cupertino, California on June 9, 2025. Apple released the public beta preview version of its next iPhone operating system, called iOS 26. This software release on Thursday means that members of the public with recent iPhones can preview how the device's interface will change in the fall

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Apple launches AirPods firmware public beta for iOS 26, here’s what’s new

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-03 03:28:46

Apple has launched its first ever public beta for AirPods firmware, bringing forthcoming iOS 26 features to AirPods users ahead of their fall launch. Here’s everything new. Apple debuts first ever public beta for AirPods firmware AirPods beta firmware has historically been difficult to install. That changed this summer, when the developer beta became easier to get than ever. And now, for the first time, Apple has launched an AirPods firmware public beta too. You can visit beta.apple.com to e

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HomePod 26 public beta launches with these new features

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-03 03:44:34

Apple has launched public betas for iOS 26 and its companion updates, including a HomePod software 26 public beta. Here’s what you should know about the release. New HomePod beta introduces at least two new features Today Apple launched its long-awaited public beta program for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, and more. There’s even a public beta available for HomePod and HomePod mini. The new HomePod software 26 is rolling out now, and you can sign up for access on beta.apple.com. HomePod 26

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Apple's iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26 and watchOS 26 public betas are ready to download

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-03 03:08:01

You can now take Apple's 2026 software for a spin. The first public betas for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26 and tvOS 26 are now available, and we have directions on updating your devices if you're feeling brave. The two most obvious changes serve to unify Apple's platforms. First, we have Apple's biggest cosmetic overhaul to date. Liquid Glass is the company's name for the shiny, translucent redesign that will be heading to its software this fall. The other significant change is in th

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Microsoft: SharePoint flaws exploited in Warlock ransomware attacks

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-02 17:53:14

A China-based hacking group is deploying Warlock ransomware on Microsoft SharePoint servers vulnerable to widespread attacks targeting the recently patched ToolShell zero-day exploit chain. Non-profit security organization Shadowserver is currently tracking over 420 SharePoint servers that are exposed online and remain vulnerable to these ongoing attacks. "Although Microsoft has observed this threat actor deploying Warlock and Lockbit ransomware in the past, Microsoft is currently unable to co

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WatchOS 26 is live: Every Apple Watch that will get the new software update

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-01-03 03:39:44

The public beta for the Apple Watch's latest software just arrived. Apple launched the public beta for iOS 26, WatchOS 26, and more, on Thursday. The software updates don't skimp on new WatchOS features, like an AI-powered fitness coach, Live Translation for Messages, and many more. Also: Everything announced at WWDC 2025: iOS 26, AI, MacOS, iPad OS The new features subtly infuse AI into regularly used apps and functionalities, improve peskier features, like the Call Screener, which monitors u

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Some VMware perpetual license owners are unable to download security patches

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-03 03:51:43

Some VMware perpetual license holders are currently unable to download security patches, The Register reported today. The virtualization company has only said that these users will receive the patches at “a later date,” meaning users are uncertain how long their virtualization environments will be at risk. Since Broadcom bought VMware and ended perpetual license sales in favor of bundled subscription-based SKUs, some organizations have opted against signing up for a subscription and are running

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Apple releases public betas of its new software updates with Liquid Glass

theverge.com Jay Peters 2026-01-03 03:14:15

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Apple has officially released the first public betas for its next major software updates. The list of new betas includes iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, and tvOS 26, and we have more information here about how to go about installing them on eligible devices. You can see the water droplet look of UI elements in iOS 26. The biggest thing you’ll notice about the

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Hacker sneaks infostealer malware into early access Steam game

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-03 08:49:47

A threat actor called EncryptHub has compromised a game on Steam to distribute info-stealing malware to unsuspecting users downloading the title. A few days ago, the hacker (also tracked as Larva-208), injected malicious binaries into the Chemia game files hosted on Steam. Chemia is a survival crafting game from developer ‘Aether Forge Studios,’ which is currently offered as early access on Steam but has no public release date. Chemia on Steam Source: BleepingComputer titled Chemia , also t

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Comic-Con Just Gave Us Our First Look at ‘Ahsoka’ Season 2

gizmodo.com Germain Lussier 2026-01-03 08:00:00

The first season of Ahsoka was about the search for Ezra Bridger. So it’s fitting that the very first thing we see from the second season of the show is that character. At the Lucasfilm Pavilion at San Diego Comic-Con, amid a slew of fanfare for the history of Star Wars animation, an image sits alone, with a big smile on its face. It’s Eman Esfandi as Ezra Bridger, with a new costume that confirms his look in season two. When last we saw Ezra on Ahsoka, he had miraculously returned from Peridea

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Computing’s Top 30: Corey Axelowitz

computer.org Laurel Tweed 2026-01-03 10:00:37

Corey Axelowitz has contributed to many groundbreaking design innovations, from the two-pound 12” MacBook to Plano AI’s early wildfire detection cameras that meld computer vision and modern hardware. He also played a pivotal role in the 10-month-to-mass-production development cycle for the huupe mini—the world’s first smart mini-basketball-hoop game console that allows real-time multiplayer games to happen around the world. Recently, Axelowitz launched the Axel Hardware Design consultancy, whi

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Lslvr/mwm: The smallest (usable) X11 window manager

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-30 18:04:49

mwm The window manager for the true minimalist: 20 LOC. No modes. No "eye-candy". No mouse control. No virtual desktops. No configuration files. Not standards-compliant. No title bars, no status bars, no buttons, no borders, no menus, etc. All windows are full-screen, just one is visible at any given time. Absolutely adaptable to your needs. Includes just what is strictly needed. This is the smallest, actually usable window manager I know about. Even TinyWM is twice as large. Howeve

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Google Seems to Have Accidentally Leaked More Pics of the Pixel 10 Series

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-03 10:38:00

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Microsoft: SharePoint servers also targeted in ransomware attacks

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-04 11:53:14

A China-based hacking group is deploying Warlock ransomware on Microsoft SharePoint servers vulnerable to widespread attacks targeting the recently patched ToolShell zero-day exploit chain. Non-profit security organization Shadowserver is currently tracking over 420 SharePoint servers that are exposed online and remain vulnerable to these ongoing attacks. "Although Microsoft has observed this threat actor deploying Warlock and Lockbit ransomware in the past, Microsoft is currently unable to co

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NPM package ‘is’ with 2.8M weekly downloads infected devs with malware

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-01-06 08:57:06

The popular NPM package 'is' has been compromised in a supply chain attack that injected backdoor malware, giving attackers full access to compromised devices. This occurred after maintainer accounts were hijacked via phishing, followed by unauthorized owner changes that went unnoticed for several hours, potentially compromising many developers who downloaded the new releases. The 'is' package is a lightweight JavaScript utility library that provides a wide variety of type checking and value v

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Uber Will Match Women Riders and Drivers, Starting in Three US Cities

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-06 06:38:00

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Your TV's USB port has an underrated feature that can revitalize an old system for free

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2026-01-06 17:37:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Recently, I wrote about the various uses of the USB ports that come standard on the back or side of any smart TV. In this article, I'm focusing on one particular important use: installing firmware updates using a USB device. Also: How to disable ACR on your TV (and why doing so makes such a big difference) Updates are essential because they ensure your TV has the latest software, features, and security patches. Most smart TVs are designed to automatically check for and install

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CrowdStrike-backed compliance startup Vanta valued at $4 billion in new funding round

cnbc.com Jordan Novet 2026-01-06 22:00:01

Christina Cacioppo, co-founder and CEO of Vanta, speaks at the TechCrunch Disrupt conference in San Francisco on Oct. 29, 2024. Vanta, a startup with software for managing compliance with cybersecurity and privacy standards, said Wednesday that it closed its latest fundraising round at a roughly $4 billion valuation. The $150 million round, which included funding from CrowdStrike's venture arm, represents a valuation increase from $2.45 billion last year. The jump reflects continued corporate

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Apple announces AppleCare One multi-device bundle with simplified pricing

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2026-01-06 22:01:00

AppleCare is taking a page from the Apple One services bundle and introducing a bundle of its own. AppleCare One is a new way to pay for additional warranty status on all your Apple products, and the window to add coverage is more generous than ever. What is AppleCare One? AppleCare One is a new warranty subscription service option from Apple. In the United States, AppleCare One costs $19.99/month and covers up to three products. Additional hardware can be added for an additional $5.99/month.

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Nest Aware is getting pricier, but users says the service isn’t keeping up

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-07 06:19:04

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Nest Aware users are unhappy about rising prices despite worsening service quality. Users are bringing up issues with broken video history playback, unreliable familiar face detection, and more. Many are switching to alternatives like Ubiquiti or Reolink that offer better reliability and local control without subscription fees. Google recently increased the prices of its Nest Aware and Nest Aware Plus subscriptions, but many users say the service isn’

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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, July 23

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-07 10:10:40

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New UK law would ban ransomware payments by publicly funded orgs

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-07 22:08:51

The British government has announced plans to move forward with a law that would bar public organizations from paying off ransomware attackers. The proposed legislation would add schools, town councils, National Health Service (NHS) hospitals and critical infrastructure managers to a ban which already applies to the national government. The logic behind banning payments is simple. If cybercriminals know a ransomware attack against a UK school or hospital won't get them paid, they'll look somewh

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Apple alerted Iranians to iPhone spyware attacks, say researchers

techcrunch.com Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2026-01-08 03:57:48

Apple notified more than a dozen Iranians in recent months that their iPhones had been targeted with government spyware, according to security researchers. Miian Group, a digital rights organization that focuses on Iran, and Hamid Kashfi, an Iranian cybersecurity researcher who lives in Sweden, said they spoke with several Iranians who received the notifications in the last year. Bloomberg first wrote about these spyware notifications. Miaan Group published a report on Tuesday on the state of

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Android Earthquake Alerts: A global system for early warning

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-08 06:23:14

Earthquakes are a constant threat to communities around the globe. While we’ve gotten good at knowing where they’re likely to strike, we still face devastating consequences when they do. What if we could give people a few precious seconds of warning before the shaking starts? Those seconds can be enough time to get off a ladder, move away from dangerous objects and take cover. For years, that’s been the goal of earthquake early warning (EEW) systems. But the expensive seismic networks on which t

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Latest Tech News

BlackSuit ransomware extortion sites seized in Operation Checkmate

BlackSuit ransomware leak sites seized in Operation Checkmate

Mwm – The smallest usable X11 window manager

Intel CEO Letter to Employees

‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Pulled Off Something Better Than a Classic Zombie Story

New Koske Linux malware hides in cute panda images

Apple releases public preview of iOS 26, its biggest iPhone software redesign since 2013

Apple launches AirPods firmware public beta for iOS 26, here’s what’s new

HomePod 26 public beta launches with these new features

Apple's iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26 and watchOS 26 public betas are ready to download

Microsoft: SharePoint flaws exploited in Warlock ransomware attacks

WatchOS 26 is live: Every Apple Watch that will get the new software update

Some VMware perpetual license owners are unable to download security patches

Apple releases public betas of its new software updates with Liquid Glass

Hacker sneaks infostealer malware into early access Steam game

Comic-Con Just Gave Us Our First Look at ‘Ahsoka’ Season 2

Computing’s Top 30: Corey Axelowitz

Lslvr/mwm: The smallest (usable) X11 window manager

Google Seems to Have Accidentally Leaked More Pics of the Pixel 10 Series

Microsoft: SharePoint servers also targeted in ransomware attacks

NPM package ‘is’ with 2.8M weekly downloads infected devs with malware

Uber Will Match Women Riders and Drivers, Starting in Three US Cities

Your TV's USB port has an underrated feature that can revitalize an old system for free

CrowdStrike-backed compliance startup Vanta valued at $4 billion in new funding round

Apple announces AppleCare One multi-device bundle with simplified pricing

Nest Aware is getting pricier, but users says the service isn’t keeping up

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, July 23

New UK law would ban ransomware payments by publicly funded orgs

Apple alerted Iranians to iPhone spyware attacks, say researchers

Android Earthquake Alerts: A global system for early warning

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