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WhatsApp Brings Meta AI-Powered Summaries to the Chats You Missed

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-27 23:56:00

Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft how-to guides, explainers, and recommendations for technology of all kinds. From using his home in beautiful Bend, OR as a testing zone for the latest security products to digging into the nuts and bolts of the best data privacy guidelines, Tyler has experience in all aspects of protecting your home and belongings. With a BA in Writing from George Fox and certification in Technic

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Libxml2's "no security embargoes" policy

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-28 13:36:55

Libxml2's "no security embargoes" policy [LWN subscriber-only content] Welcome to LWN.net The following subscription-only content has been made available to you by an LWN subscriber. Thousands of subscribers depend on LWN for the best news from the Linux and free software communities. If you enjoy this article, please consider subscribing to LWN. Thank you for visiting LWN.net! Libxml2, an XML parser and toolkit, is an almost perfect example of the successes and failures of the open-source mov

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WhatsApp Brings Meta AI-Powered Summaries to Your Texts

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-28 14:56:00

Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft how-to guides, explainers, and recommendations for technology of all kinds. From using his home in beautiful Bend, OR as a testing zone for the latest security products to digging into the nuts and bolts of the best data privacy guidelines, Tyler has experience in all aspects of protecting your home and belongings. With a BA in Writing from George Fox and certification in Technic

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Enterprises must rethink IAM as AI agents outnumber humans 10 to 1

venturebeat.com Louis Columbus 2025-08-29 15:05:00

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more Stolen credentials are responsible for 80% of enterprise breaches. Every major security vendor has converged on the same conclusion: Identity is now the control plane for AI security. Scale alone demands this shift. Enterprises managing 100,000 employees will handle more than one million identities when AI agents enter production. Traditi

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Updating to Android 16 gives you 2 useful security features - but you need to enable them

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-08-30 13:20:16

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Google released Android 16 a bit earlier than expected, and although it was missing some crucial features, there are key additions to the platform that go a long way to improve security. This was an important step forward, as the need for improved security grows every year. Without companies like Google, Apple, and others upping the ante on security, the mobile space would wind up the wild west of the technological landscape, with ne'er-do-wells poppi

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An intelligent, practical path to reindustrialization

technologyreview.com Sally Kornbluth 2025-08-30 23:00:00

Then, a little over a decade ago, MIT’s “Production in the Innovation Economy” initiative highlighted the opportunities we miss if design and manufacturing teams are miles or even oceans apart—and played a significant role in shaping the nation’s Advanced Manufacturing Initiative. Building on this legacy, and in response to an urgent national interest in restoring America’s manufacturing strength, an inspired group of MIT faculty came together in 2022 to found the Manufacturing@MIT Working Grou

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Microsoft Offers Free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates -- Under One Condition

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-30 22:27:00

Microsoft is closing the door on Windows 10 in October 2025, and will be ceasing security support for that operating system unless users pay $30 for a one-year extended security update. On Tuesday, with less than four months on the clock until support expires, Microsoft has added a free option. Users need to turn on cloud backup and connect it to their OneDrive account. The ability to get free updates on Windows 10 is a pretty big deal because it is still the most widely used Windows OS, accoun

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Dyson 2-in-1 Purifier and Cool Fan Gets Its First Discount for Amazon’s Early Prime Day

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2025-08-31 19:40:50

Pet are great, aren’t they? The warm welcome we receive walking through the door by our dogs running up to us, unable to contain their excitement. They are the perfect cuddle buddy for a lazy day on the couch in front of the TV. They help make our houses a home and the house is just as much their home as it is ours. But unfortunately, that means the whole home smells like them too. What’s the solution? We’re not gonna get rid of the dog are you insane? No, no. Just get yourself a good quality ai

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How CISOs became the gatekeepers of $309B AI infrastructure spending

venturebeat.com Louis Columbus 2025-08-31 23:05:00

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more Enterprise AI infrastructure spending is expected to reach $309 billion by 2032. The winners won’t be determined by who has the best models; it’ll come down to who controls the infrastructure layer that makes AI operational at scale. Security vendors are making the most aggressive moves. Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike and Cisco each repo

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How Today’s Pentest Models Compare and Why Continuous Wins

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-08-31 22:01:11

As threat actors grow faster, stealthier, and more persistent, the approach to pentesting needs to keep evolving. Traditional, periodic assessments no longer keep up with rapidly changing attack surfaces. Static tests offer a snapshot, but attackers see a live stream. Security testing needs to shift testing models to mirror how real-world attackers operate. At Sprocket Security, our Continuous Penetration Testing (CPT) solution is an always on, always active, and hybrid pentesting model. In th

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US House bans WhatsApp from staff devices

techcrunch.com Ram Iyer 2025-09-01 05:30:07

In Brief The U.S. House of Representatives’ top official has banned WhatsApp from government-issued devices used by its staff, saying the app poses potential security risks, Reuters reported, citing a memo sent to House staff. “The Office of Cybersecurity has deemed WhatsApp a high risk to users due to the lack of transparency in how it protects user data, absence of stored data encryption, and potential security risks involved with its use,” Reuters reported the memo as saying. The memo inst

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2 clever ways Android 16 guards your security - but you need to enable them

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-01 11:35:48

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Google released Android 16 a bit earlier than expected, and although it was missing some crucial features, there are key additions to the platform that go a long way to improve security. This was an important step forward, as the need for improved security grows every year. Without companies like Google, Apple, and others upping the ante on security, the mobile space would wind up the wild west of the technological landscape, with ne'er-do-wells poppi

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Excalidraw+ Is Now SoC 2 Certified

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-01 20:54:12

TL;DR: Our SOC 2 Journey We got tired of endless security questionnaires, so we got SOC 2 certified to make things smoother for everyone. The process: Used Vanta to connect our services and fix compliance gaps Wrote a ton of policies Implemented zero-trust production access Upgraded our tech stack (Nx, Infisical, monitoring, VPN, etc.) Did penetration testing Evaluated all vendors Result: Passed SOC 2 Type I 🎉 In progress: Type II Next: maybe GDPR, maybe ISO 27001 (depends on demand)

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Canadian telecom hacked by suspected China state group

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-09-02 15:21:42

Hackers suspected of working on behalf of the Chinese government exploited a maximum-severity vulnerability, which had received a patch 16 months earlier, to compromise a telecommunications provider in Canada, officials from that country and the US said Monday. “The Cyber Centre is aware of malicious cyber activities currently targeting Canadian telecommunications companies,” officials for the center, the Canadian government’s primary cyber security agency, said in a statement. “The responsible

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This Air Purifier for Large Rooms Is 75% Off, Amazon Clears Stock and Adds an Extra Coupon

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-09-03 03:25:00

You need an air purifier in large cities where pollution and allergens can affect your health. The best thing about air purifiers nowadays is that they do not take up much space and are silent, yet they make a huge difference in the air quality and health of your home. This particular model is especially effective because it covers a large area (up to 1400 square feet) which is something that cheaper models under $100 usually cannot handle. This air purifier for large rooms is currently being o

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A more Google-y Gemini logo may be right around the corner (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-03 11:44:40

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google may soon replace Gemini’s current two-tone color scheme with its trademark red, blue, green, and yellow colors. We recently gave you an early look at the updated Gemini overlay featuring Google colors. We’ve now spotted similar changes for the Gemini logo and other UI elements in a teardown of the Google app. Google appears to be in the process of replacing Gemini’s existing two-tone color scheme with its signature red, blue, green, and yellow

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Blink Security Bundle Is 50% Off for Early Prime Day, Includes 7 Cameras and Storage With a MicroSD Card

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2025-09-03 15:10:10

It’s never been easier or more affordable to keep an eye on your home, both inside and out. Whether you’re heading out of town or just want extra peace of mind while you’re at work, a dependable security camera system can make a world of difference. The problem is, most setups either cost too much up front or require subscriptions to get all the features. And if you’re already paying for the equipment, there’s no way you want to spend more money on a subscription every month, too. Luckily, there

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Portyl travel app brings ancient ruins to live with immersive AR

venturebeat.com Dean Takahashi 2025-09-03 19:00:00

Turn your phone into a time machine with stunning 3D reconstructions of historic sites, geospatial precision, and AI-guided tours in 60+ languages Histoury is launching its Portyl app that uses the Unity game engine and Niantic Spatial‘s technology to enable tourists to see what today’s archaeological ruins looked like in their heyday. The Dallas-based company says it’s like turning your smartphone into a time machine, with 3D reconstructions of historic sites, geospatial precision and AI guid

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Disabling Intel Graphics Security Mitigation Boosts GPU Compute Performance 20%

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-04 05:01:20

While not talked about as much as the Intel CPU security mitigations, Intel graphics security mitigations have added up over time that if disabling Intel graphics security mitigations for their GPU compute stack for OpenCL and Level Zero can yield a 20% performance boost. Ubuntu maker Canonical in cooperation with Intel is preparing to disable these security mitigations in the Ubuntu packages in order to recoup this lost performance.I haven't looked at the Intel graphics security mitigation cost

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Israel urges citizens to turn off home cameras as Iran hacks surveillance systems

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2025-09-03 22:10:00

Cutting corners: As tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, Israeli authorities are urging citizens to take an unusual but crucial step: turn off their home security cameras or change their passwords. The warning comes amid growing evidence that Iran is actively attempting to tap into private surveillance devices across Israel to gather intelligence for military operations. In the aftermath of recent Iranian missile strikes on Tel Aviv, concerns about the vulnerability of internet-connected

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Low-Temperature Additive Manufacturing of Glass

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-31 00:13:49

Researchers used the low-temperature additive manufacturing process to build the glass cups above. The optical behavior of the printed cups can be tailored by altering the chemical components of the inks. Additive manufacturing (3D printing) holds promise for fabricating complex glass structures that would be unattainable with traditional glass manufacturing techniques. Lincoln Laboratory’s innovative approach allows additive manufacturing of multimaterial glass items without the need for costl

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Debunking NIST's calculation of the Kyber-512 security level (2023)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-01 10:58:50

The cr.yp.to blog 2023.10.03: The inability to count correctly: Debunking NIST's calculation of the Kyber-512 security level. #nist #addition #multiplication #ntru #kyber #fiasco [Sidney Harris cartoon used with permission. Copyright holder: ScienceCartoonsPlus.com.] Quick, what's 240 plus 240? It's 280, right? No, obviously not. 40 plus 40 is 80, and 240 times 240 is 280, but 240 plus 240 is only 241. Take a deep breath and relax. When cryptographers are analyzing the security of cryptogra

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This Air Purifier for Large Rooms Is Now Practically Free, Amazon Clears Out 4.5-Star Top Picks

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2025-09-04 07:10:40

The air you breathe matters more than you might think. Between pollen, pet dander, dust, and whatever’s drifting in through open windows, it’s easy for indoor air to get a little stale or even irritating. That’s where a good air purifier comes in, and if you’ve been thinking about buying one, now’s a good time to jump in. You can get a great machine that can keep all the nasties out of your air at home while cleaning large spaces at a time. Because no one wants to have to buy multiple machines,

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Alpha Centauri

news.ycombinator.com Jimmy Maher 2025-09-04 07:50:14

This article tells part of the story of the Civilization series. In the spring of 1996, Brian Reynolds and Jeff Briggs took a long, hard look around them and decided that they’d rather be somewhere else. At that time, the two men were working for MicroProse Software, for whom they had just completed Civilization II, with Reynolds in the role of primary designer and programmer and Briggs in that of co-designer, producer, and soundtrack composer. They had brought the project in for well under $1

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Social Security Is Set to Dry Up Even Sooner. That's Why I'm Not Relying on It for Retirement

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-04 10:30:06

Getty Images/Zooey Liao/CNET If you're banking on Social Security to fund your retirement, you may want to think twice. A new forecast from the Social Security Administration shows that Social Security trust funds will be depleted by 2034, a year sooner than initially forecast. At this time, you'll only be able to receive 81% of your benefits, reducing the amount you'll get paid. As a personal finance expert who saved enough to retire comfortably at 40, I've worked with dozens of clients to h

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Wyze wants to keep prying eyes away from your cameras with this new feature

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-09-05 03:17:03

Wyze Wyze is rolling out a new program to make sure only you can see your home security cameras. In an announcement Tuesday about its new VerifiedView program, Wyze explained that it already uses "strong protections like password requirements, two-factor authentication, cloud security, encryption, tools to detect suspicious logins, and much more." Despite those efforts, though, the company has suffered several high-profile breaches that potentially let people look into strangers' homes. Also:

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Can users reset their own passwords without sacrificing security?

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-05 11:01:11

Like it or not, passwords aren’t going away anytime soon. While many organizations are exploring passwordless authentication, passwords still serve as the main line of defense for most public-facing online services. That said, they come with a heavy management burden. Gartner estimates that 40% of all service desk calls are tied to password issues like expirations, changes, and resets. Some of these issues (like forgotten passwords, routine expirations, or security-driven updates) are unavoidab

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Microsoft to remove legacy drivers from Windows Update for security boost

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-05 15:05:43

Microsoft has announced plans to periodically remove legacy drivers from the Windows Update catalog to mitigate security and compatibility risks. "The rationale behind this initiative is to ensure that we have the optimal set of drivers on Windows Update that cater to a variety of hardware devices across the windows ecosystem, while making sure that Microsoft Windows security posture is not compromised," Microsoft said. "This initiative involves periodic cleanup of drivers from Windows Update,

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Microsoft strengthens Windows 365 Cloud PCs with virtualization-based protection

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2025-09-06 19:47:00

What just happened? Cloud-based Windows installs are generally more secure than local setups, especially against physical and network attacks targeting endpoint devices. Now, Microsoft is raising the bar further by enhancing security features specifically for Windows 365 Cloud PCs. Microsoft recently announced two security-focused changes to the Windows 365 Cloud PC platform. The subscription-based service will soon disable all user-level file redirections and enable several virtualization-base

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Security may not be exciting, but AWS proves it's essential

techspot.com Bob O'Donnell 2025-09-07 11:26:00

Editor's take: If I'm being totally honest, it's difficult to get excited about improved security capabilities in the tech world. I know they're incredibly important and absolutely essential to keep everything functional in today's cyberthreat-filled world. But it's kind of like thinking about insurance – not much fun. On top of that, by necessity, security updates need to be released at a rate that's as fast (or even faster) than the latest technological innovations in order to keep bad actors

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WhatsApp Brings Meta AI-Powered Summaries to the Chats You Missed

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Enterprises must rethink IAM as AI agents outnumber humans 10 to 1

Updating to Android 16 gives you 2 useful security features - but you need to enable them

An intelligent, practical path to reindustrialization

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Canadian telecom hacked by suspected China state group

This Air Purifier for Large Rooms Is 75% Off, Amazon Clears Stock and Adds an Extra Coupon

A more Google-y Gemini logo may be right around the corner (APK teardown)

Blink Security Bundle Is 50% Off for Early Prime Day, Includes 7 Cameras and Storage With a MicroSD Card

Portyl travel app brings ancient ruins to live with immersive AR

Disabling Intel Graphics Security Mitigation Boosts GPU Compute Performance 20%

Israel urges citizens to turn off home cameras as Iran hacks surveillance systems

Low-Temperature Additive Manufacturing of Glass

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Alpha Centauri

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Wyze wants to keep prying eyes away from your cameras with this new feature

Can users reset their own passwords without sacrificing security?

Microsoft to remove legacy drivers from Windows Update for security boost

Microsoft strengthens Windows 365 Cloud PCs with virtualization-based protection

Security may not be exciting, but AWS proves it's essential

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