This Week in Security: BugTraq, AI Hacks, and Being Dumb On Planes
After a multi-year hiatus, the venerable BugTraq mailing list is back! For decades, BugTraq was the place where vulnerabilities were disclosed, from the early days when nearly all vendors viewed all security research as a hostile force, through to the modern era of...
Virgin Galactic flights stay grounded while ticket prices head for the Moon
Virgin Galactic has delayed its return to commercial spaceflight until February 2027, and plans to raise ticket prices later this year. The delay was disclosed alongside the company's financial results, which showed a net loss of $56 million for the second quarter of...
If you run a solo business, here’s how AI agents can help you
The word “agentic” is being pushed by every AI company right now, and—for the most part—it’s unclear what “agents” can do. I’ve seen ads for things like “sales agents” (automating outreach) or “coding agents” (deploying software bug fixes). To a solopreneur, that type...
US courts will start publishing how often the government uses spyware
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts told TechCrunch that it will start disclosing how many times judges authorized the use of spyware to wiretap suspected criminals.
France’s tax authority had data stolen on 680k taxpayers
Article URL: https://korben.info/en/france-tax-authority-data-breach-680000-taxpayers.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49298303 Points: 6 # Comments: 0
Reddit is joining the S&P 500. Here’s why that matters, and why the stock price is surging on the news
Shares in Reddit, Inc. (NYSE: RDDT) are surging in premarket trading this morning after S&P Dow Jones Indices announced that the social media platform will join its prestigious S&P 500 Index. Here’s what you need to know about Reddit’s ascension to the...
Microsoft Merges Copilot Apps as Features Disappear Starting Aug. 18
Microsoft is consolidating its consumer Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot apps into one experience, with several feature retirements beginning Aug. 18 and a broader desktop rollout following in September. The post Microsoft Merges Copilot Apps as Features Disappear...
Stop Losing Money on Forgotten Software With This $39.99 Tool
StackVault provides one place to track software purchases, spot duplicates, monitor ROI, and manage costs. The post Stop Losing Money on Forgotten Software With This $39.99 Tool appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple May Delay the iPhone 18 Until 2027 as Premium Models Get Fall Launch
Apple may delay the standard iPhone 18 until early 2027 while launching Pro models this fall, marking a major change to its release schedule. The post Apple May Delay the iPhone 18 Until 2027 as Premium Models Get Fall Launch appeared first on TechRepublic.
Anthropic Reportedly Eyes $6 Billion Decart Acquisition to Boost AI Efficiency
Anthropic is reportedly considering a $6 billion acquisition of Decart, potentially expanding its AI portfolio while targeting greater compute efficiency. The post Anthropic Reportedly Eyes $6 Billion Decart Acquisition to Boost AI Efficiency appeared first on...
Agentic AI Foundation Adds 57 Members as Enterprises Push for Open Standards
The Agentic AI Foundation added 57 members as enterprises seek open standards for interoperable AI agents, tools, and data systems. The post Agentic AI Foundation Adds 57 Members as Enterprises Push for Open Standards appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google’s Pixel 11 Explained: 7 Things to Know Before Upgrading
Google unveiled the Pixel 11 lineup with deeper Gemini integration, Tensor G6, AI camera tools, higher prices, and seven years of software support. The post Google’s Pixel 11 Explained: 7 Things to Know Before Upgrading appeared first on TechRepublic.
OnePlus 15 Cheat Sheet: Features, OxygenOS, Pricing, and More
Get the key details on the OnePlus 15, including OxygenOS 16, AI tools, cameras, battery and charging, pricing, availability, and future software plans. The post OnePlus 15 Cheat Sheet: Features, OxygenOS, Pricing, and More appeared first on TechRepublic.
UK Considers Tighter DNA Screening Rules Over AI Bioweapon Risks
The UK is considering tighter synthetic DNA screening and AI research controls to reduce biological threats without hindering legitimate research. The post UK Considers Tighter DNA Screening Rules Over AI Bioweapon Risks appeared first on TechRepublic.
Honor Launches Robot Phone in China With a 200MP Moving Camera
Honor’s Robot Phone pairs a 200MP moving gimbal camera with flagship Android hardware, but its price and mechanical design bring trade-offs. The post Honor Launches Robot Phone in China With a 200MP Moving Camera appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple in Talks to Pay Publishers for Siri AI Content
Apple is reportedly weighing multiyear publisher deals with variable payments to supply current news and information for Siri AI. The post Apple in Talks to Pay Publishers for Siri AI Content appeared first on TechRepublic.
Foxconn AI Server Demand Drives 35% Profit Jump
Foxconn's profit rose 35% as AI servers crossed a major revenue milestone, giving infrastructure buyers a clearer signal of where supply pressure is building. The post Foxconn AI Server Demand Drives 35% Profit Jump appeared first on TechRepublic.
Gemini Becomes Google’s 14th Product to Reach 1B Monthly Users
Google says Gemini has surpassed 1 billion monthly active users, making it the company’s 14th product to hit the milestone as AI adoption accelerates. The post Gemini Becomes Google’s 14th Product to Reach 1B Monthly Users appeared first on TechRepublic.
What Is Free on ChatGPT in 2026?
ChatGPT Free includes far more than basic chat. Here's what you can use without paying, where the limits apply, and when an upgrade makes sense. The post What Is Free on ChatGPT in 2026? appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI Brings ChatGPT, Work, and Codex to Linux in Desktop Preview
OpenAI’s ChatGPT desktop app reaches Linux in preview, combining ChatGPT, Work, and Codex for supported Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora systems. The post OpenAI Brings ChatGPT, Work, and Codex to Linux in Desktop Preview appeared first on TechRepublic.
DentaQuest Breach Affects 15 Million in Largest US Health Data Breach Reported in 2026
DentaQuest says a May 2026 network breach affected 15 million people, exposing Social Security numbers and dental or vision health information. The post DentaQuest Breach Affects 15 Million in Largest US Health Data Breach Reported in 2026 appeared first on...
Autonomous AI attacks pose ‘clear and present danger’ to critical infrastructure
In early July, attackers used open source AI agents to autonomously hack government systems and energy companies, signaling to defenders that AI-powered attacks against critical infrastructure are no longer theoretical. "There is a clear and present danger," Tom...
Jack in the Box has closed 40 stores so far this year: List of doomed locations is expected to keep growing
Jack in the Box has closed 40 stores so far this year: List of doomed locations is expected to keep growing Go to Source Jack in the Box is continuing to close stores this year as it reports another quarter of declining same-store...
Honor Announces a Surprisingly Capable Gimbal-Equipped ‘Robot Phone’
Unfortunately, it's only expected to be available in China.
Less than a year on, Microsoft tells Mico to pipe down
Microsoft has yanked Mico from the Copilot spotlight less than a year after unveiling the anthropomorphic assistant intended to make its AI a little less soulless. As part of Microsoft's announcement that its consumer and work Copilot applications will merge, the...
TalkTalk Business and ARO to borg into UK tech services giant
TalkTalk Business and UK technology services biz ARO plan to merge, creating what they say will be one of the country's largest communications and managed services providers. The pair claim the combined organization will be "uniquely positioned" to serve as a single...
In Other News: Rapid7 Layoffs, Hacking a Boeing 737, Refrigeration System Vulnerabilities
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: government AI platform deal sparks outrage, North Korean IT worker breaches federal agency, DEF CON attendee blamed for Delta flight disruption. The post In Other News: Rapid7 Layoffs, Hacking a Boeing 737,...
I used OpenFactory to build my own Linux distro overnight – this AI tool is going to be big
Need a custom Linux distribution, but don't have time to learn how to build one? OpenFactory can help you.
Meta’s ‘Pervert Glasses’ Are Absolutely Being Used to Stalk Women, Study Reveals
New bans across UK establishments highlight an upward trend in community pushback.
Trivy, Not LiteLLM Behind the 2,500 Org Compromise
Over 95% of the affected companies were exposed before the malicious LiteLLM packages were published. The post Trivy, Not LiteLLM Behind the 2,500 Org Compromise appeared first on SecurityWeek.