AMD's upcoming EPYC 9006-series 'Verano' processors, designed for AI server workloads, will utilize a new SB1 socket that is smaller than existing SP7 and SP8 sockets. The CPUs will feature up to 72 Zen 6 cores and a 24-channel LPDDR5X memory system, tailored for hosting AI accelerators rather than general-purpose computing. AMD has not yet disclosed detailed specifications for the SB1 socket or the exact configurations planned for Verano processors.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-08
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, AMD's Athlon and Duron processors, especially those based on the Thunderbird core, could be unlocked for overclocking by reconnecting the L1 bridges with graphite from a pencil. This method allowed users to bypass factory lockouts and increase CPU speeds beyond standard settings, making these chips popular among enthusiasts. The hack was a response to AMD's initial use of laser-cut locks to prevent overclocking and became a symbol of DIY hardware tuning.
techspot.com
· 2026-10-05
Linkind has released the Smart Light Stick, a smart bulb that screws into a standard E26 socket and uses 160 LEDs split across 50 individually controllable color zones to mimic a flickering campfire. The bulb also functions as a standard bright light, reaching up to 850 lumens with a 310-degree beam angle, and is controlled through the AiDot app for flame size, color blend, and flicker speed.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-02
GitHub Actions repositories actions-cool/issues-helper and actions-cool/maintain-one-comment, disabled in May after being compromised in the Mini Shai-Hulud supply-chain attack, were reinstated by their maintainer starting September 16 without removing the malicious code. Socket researchers found the release tags still pointed to the original tainted commit, meaning any workflow referencing those version tags resumed downloading and executing the malware payload through at least September 25.
bleepingcomputer.com
· 2026-09-26
Security firm Socket Inc. identified 19 malicious browser extensions for Chrome and Edge that operated for years before being caught. The most popular, a right-click/OCR utility, was installed by 80,000 combined users and secretly harvested cryptocurrency wallet data after receiving malicious updates roughly six months ago.
techspot.com
· 2026-09-02
Researchers found that Omarchy's default configuration added users to the Linux docker group, which lets any process communicate with the root-owned Docker daemon without needing sudo or a password prompt. This effectively gave every application running in a user's desktop session the ability to mount host files and execute commands as root. The issue was reported through responsible disclosure and fixed in Omarchy version 4.0.1.
0xcc.io
· 2026-08-30
Security firm Socket uncovered a campaign, active since early 2024, in which 16 malware modules were pushed through browser extensions on the Chrome Web Store and Microsoft Edge add-ons store. Five extensions were initially legitimate but were bought from their original developers and later turned malicious via automatic updates, including one tool with roughly 70,000 Chrome users and 10,000 Edge users. Once activated, the extensions connected to remote servers to strip website security headers, inject phishing scripts, and drain cryptocurrency wallets on platforms like Coinbase, Binance, Kraken and MetaMask.
bleepingcomputer.com
· 2026-08-30
Leaked AMD website documents shared by tipster InstLatX64 show upcoming Zen 6 desktop chips (Olympic Ridge) and some Medusa APUs listed under the AM5 platform, meaning current AM5 motherboard owners could upgrade without switching boards. A separate Medusa lineup will be exclusive to AMD's mobile FP10 socket.
techspot.com
· 2026-08-27
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