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Tech News

AI Models and Advancements:
- Google has launched Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental, a new AI model with enhanced reasoning and coding capabilities, available for Gemini Advanced users and developers. 👉 9to5google.com 👉 blog.google
- OpenAI introduces native GPT-4o image generation to ChatGPT, enhancing text rendering and image creation capabilities across all tiers, including the free one. 👉 theverge.com 👉 openai.com
- Alibaba has released Qwen2.5-VL-32B, an open-source model under Apache 2.0, that the company claims has improved math reasoning and better alignment with human preferences. 👉 simonwillison.net
- DeepSeek has launched a new large language model, DeepSeek-V3-0324, which is MIT licensed and can run on consumer-grade hardware like the Apple Mac Studio with M3 Ultra chip. 👉 venturebeat.com
Data Centers and AI Infrastructure:
- Alibaba Chairman Joe Tsai cautioned about a potential bubble in data center construction due to the buildout outpacing the initial demand for AI services. 👉 finance.yahoo.com
- TechInsights reports that producing 300mm wafers at TSMC's Fab 21 in Arizona is only about 10% more expensive than in Taiwan. 👉 tomshardware.com
- Nexthop AI, a new company focused on cloud AI infrastructure, launched with $110 million in funding. 👉 siliconangle.com
Cybersecurity Incidents and Vulnerabilities:
- BleepingComputer reports that warnings from the FBI are true, fake file converters do push malware. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
- Ukrzaliznytsia, Ukraine's national railway operator, suffered a cyberattack that disrupted online ticket sales. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
- Broadcom has released security updates for VMware Windows Tools to address a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
- A new Windows zero-day vulnerability that leaks NTLM hashes is being exploited, and unofficial patches have been released. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
- A threat actor known as EncryptHub is linked to Windows zero-day attacks that exploit a Microsoft Management Console vulnerability. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
- Interpol has reported that police have arrested 300 suspects linked to African cybercrime rings in Operation Red Card. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
- A critical flaw has been discovered in Next.js, potentially allowing attackers to bypass authorization checks. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
- The European Commission is set to close its investigation into Apple's browser options on iOS without imposing a fine, following changes made by Apple to comply with the DMA. 👉 reuters.com
- New Android malware uses Microsoft’s .NET MAUI to evade detection while disguising as legitimate services, targeting users to steal sensitive information. 👉 thehackernews.com 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
- Researchers uncover a watering hole attack, likely carried out by APT TA423, which attempts to plant the ScanBox JavaScript-based reconnaissance tool. 👉 threatpost.com
- A major telecommunications company located in Asia was allegedly breached by Chinese state-sponsored hackers who spent over four years inside its systems. 👉 thehackernews.com
- A set of five critical security shortcomings have been disclosed in the Ingress NGINX Controller for Kubernetes that could result in unauthenticated remote code execution. 👉 thehackernews.com
- New VanHelsing ransomware targets Windows, ARM and ESXi systems. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
Security Policies and Legal Issues:
- Bloomberg reports that Nvidia and several governments are lobbying the Trump administration to ease AI chip export restrictions set for May, known as the "AI diffusion rule." 👉 bloomberg.com^$
- Reuters reports that India has ordered Samsung to pay $601 million in back taxes and penalties for evading tariffs on imported telecom equipment. 👉 reuters.com
- Internal NSA memo warned of Signal vulnerabilities, but Signal claims that it was a phishing warning and had nothing to do with the app's core tech. 👉 cbsnews.com 👉 yahoo.com
- A Washington Post report indicates that many US government workers embraced Signal after Trump's return to office to shield communications, impacting transparency. 👉 washingtonpost.com
- India is planning to eliminate the 6% tax on digital advertisements to ease costs for US tech companies. 👉 reuters.com
Financial News:
- Jack Dorsey cut 931 Block employees. 👉 techcrunch.com
- Infinite Reality acquires Napster for $207 million, aiming to transform it into a metaverse platform. 👉 cnbc.com
- Emergence Capital closes a $1B fund to back B2B companies. 👉 techcrunch.com
- 23andMe files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after financial struggles. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
- GameStop has announced that its board has unanimously approved a plan to buy bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset. 👉 cnbc.com
- Ripple has settled a U.S. SEC civil lawsuit for $50 million, resolving claims of selling unregistered securities. 👉 reuters.com
Consumer Tech and Services:
- Apple has scheduled WWDC 2025 for June 9-13, featuring an online event and an in-person special event at Apple Park. 👉 9to5mac.com 👉 apple.com
- Meta is rolling out a pilot program on Instagram that allows US schools to flag potentially rule-violating content for prioritized review. 👉 theverge.com
- Apple Music will allow DJs to create mixes using its catalog by integrating with DJ software and hardware platforms. 👉 9to5mac.com
- Waymo plans to launch its Waymo One ride-hailing service in Washington, DC, in 2026. 👉 theverge.com 👉 waymo.com
- YouTube was the #1 TV distributor in February, making up 11.6% of all US TV. 👉 hollywoodreporter.com
Stablecoins and Cryptocurrency:
- Donald Trump's World Liberty Financial has launched USD1, a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin. 👉 cnbc.com 👉 businesswire.com

News

AI Models and Advancements:
- Google has launched Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental, a new AI model with enhanced reasoning and coding capabilities, available for Gemini Advanced users and developers. 👉 9to5google.com 👉 blog.google
- OpenAI introduces native GPT-4o image generation to ChatGPT, enhancing text rendering and image creation capabilities across all tiers, including the free one. 👉 theverge.com 👉 openai.com
- Alibaba has released Qwen2.5-VL-32B, an open-source model under Apache 2.0, that the company claims has improved math reasoning and better alignment with human preferences. 👉 simonwillison.net
- DeepSeek has launched a new large language model, DeepSeek-V3-0324, which is MIT licensed and can run on consumer-grade hardware like the Apple Mac Studio with M3 Ultra chip. 👉 venturebeat.com
Security Incidents and Vulnerabilities:
- A major telecommunications company located in Asia was allegedly breached by Chinese state-sponsored hackers who spent over four years inside its systems. 👉 thehackernews.com
- Critical security flaws have been discovered in the Ingress NGINX Controller for Kubernetes, potentially leading to unauthenticated remote code execution. 👉 thehackernews.com
- A new Windows zero-day vulnerability that leaks NTLM hashes is being exploited, and unofficial patches have been released. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
- Broadcom has released security updates for VMware Windows Tools to address a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
- New Android malware uses Microsoft’s .NET MAUI to evade detection while disguising as legitimate services, targeting users to steal sensitive information. 👉 thehackernews.com 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
- A threat actor known as EncryptHub is linked to Windows zero-day attacks that exploit a Microsoft Management Console vulnerability. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
- Ukrzaliznytsia, Ukraine's national railway operator, suffered a cyberattack that disrupted online ticket sales. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
- BleepingComputer reports that warnings from the FBI are true, fake file converters do push malware. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
- A recent report has tied CrushFTP to an unauthenticated HTTP(S) port access vulnerability. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
- Chinese Weaver Ant hackers spied on telco network for 4 years. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
- A vulnerability in Next.js lets hackers bypass authorization. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
Business and Financial News:
- Infinite Reality acquires Napster for $207 million, aiming to transform it into a metaverse platform. 👉 cnbc.com
- Emergence Capital closes a $1B fund to back B2B companies. 👉 techcrunch.com
- Jack Dorsey cut 931 Block employees. 👉 techcrunch.com
- Reuters reports that India has ordered Samsung to pay $601 million in back taxes and penalties for evading tariffs on imported telecom equipment. 👉 reuters.com
Stablecoins and Cryptocurrency:
- Donald Trump's World Liberty Financial has launched USD1, a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin. 👉 cnbc.com 👉 businesswire.com
- SEC will keep $50 million of Ripple fine and refund the rest to wrap case, legal officer says. 👉 cnbc.com
- GameStop to Add Bitcoin to Treasury Following Unanimous Board Approval. 👉 cryptoslate.com
Cybersecurity Policies and Threat Landscape:
- Bloomberg reports that Nvidia and several governments are lobbying the Trump administration to ease AI chip export restrictions set for May, known as the "AI diffusion rule." 👉 bloomberg.com^$
- INTERPOL Arrests 306 Suspects, Seizes 1,842 Devices in Cross-Border Cybercrime Bust. 👉 thehackernews.com
- Researchers uncover ~200 Unique C2 Domains Linked to Raspberry Robin Access Broker. 👉 thehackernews.com
Data Centers and Infrastructure:
- Alibaba Chairman Joe Tsai cautioned about a potential bubble in data center construction due to the buildout outpacing the initial demand for AI services. 👉 finance.yahoo.com
- TechInsights reports that producing 300mm wafers at TSMC's Fab 21 in Arizona is only about 10% more expensive than in Taiwan. 👉 tomshardware.com
Consumer Tech and Services:
- Apple has scheduled WWDC 2025 for June 9-13, featuring an online event and an in-person special event at Apple Park. 👉 9to5mac.com 👉 apple.com
- Meta is rolling out a pilot program on Instagram that allows US schools to flag potentially rule-violating content for prioritized review. 👉 theverge.com
- Google Gemini's Astra (screen sharing) rolls out on Android for some users. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
Cloud Security:
- SANS Institute Warns of Novel Cloud-Native Ransomware Attacks. 👉 thehackernews.com
- Microsoft Adds Inline Data Protection to Edge for Business to Block GenAI Data Leaks. 👉 thehackernews.com
- Some EU organizations weigh moving from AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure over US privacy fears under Trump. 👉 wired.com
- Push Security Ebook Warns Identity attacks were rampant in 2024. 👉 pushsecurity.com
Ransomware and Malware:
- VanHelsing RaaS Launch: 3 Victims, $5K Entry Fee, Multi-OS, and Double Extortion Tactics. 👉 thehackernews.com
- BleepingComputer notes that Microsoft Trusted Signing service abused to code-sign malware. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
- VSCode Marketplace Removes Two Extensions Deploying Early-Stage Ransomware. 👉 thehackernews.com
Data Breaches and Privacy Concerns:
- 23andMe files for bankruptcy, customers advised to delete DNA data. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
- Cybercriminals Are Selling Access to Chinese Surveillance Cameras. 👉 threatpost.com
Google's Actions and Developments:
- Google has announced Gemini 2.5 Pro which boasts significant performance gains. 👉 techmeme.com
- The Trump administration is being asked to relax some AI chip rules. 👉 qz.com
- A profile of veteran Googler Liz Reid, who became Head of Search in March 2024. 👉 bloomberg.com^$
- Google introduces TxGemma and Open Models Improving Therapeutics Development. 👉 developers.googleblog.com
Apple Updates:
- Apple announces WWDC 2025 takes place June 9-13. 👉 techcrunch.com
- The European Commission is set to close its investigation into Apple's browser options on iOS without a fine. 👉 reuters.com
Messaging App Security:
- Signal head defends messaging app's security after US war plan leak. 👉 yahoo.com
AI-powered SaaS security:
- An analysis on using AI to improve security in SaaS deployments. 👉 thehackernews.com

Tech News

AI Models and Advancements:

Google has launched Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental, a new AI model with enhanced reasoning and coding capabilities, available for Gemini Advanced users and developers. 👉 9to5google.com 👉 blog.google
OpenAI introduces native GPT-4o image generation to ChatGPT, enhancing text rendering and image creation capabilities across all tiers, including the free one. 👉 theverge.com 👉 openai.com
Alibaba has released Qwen2.5-VL-32B, an open-source model under Apache 2.0, that the company claims has improved math reasoning and better alignment with human preferences. 👉 simonwillison.net
DeepSeek has launched a new large language model, DeepSeek-V3-0324, which is MIT licensed and can run on consumer-grade hardware like the Apple Mac Studio with M3 Ultra chip. 👉 venturebeat.com

Data Centers and AI Infrastructure:

Alibaba Chairman Joe Tsai cautioned about a potential bubble in data center construction due to the buildout outpacing the initial demand for AI services. 👉 finance.yahoo.com
TechInsights reports that producing 300mm wafers at TSMC's Fab 21 in Arizona is only about 10% more expensive than in Taiwan. 👉 tomshardware.com
Nexthop AI, a new company focused on cloud AI infrastructure, launched with $110 million in funding. 👉 siliconangle.com

Cybersecurity Incidents and Vulnerabilities:

BleepingComputer reports that warnings from the FBI are true, fake file converters do push malware. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
Ukrzaliznytsia, Ukraine's national railway operator, suffered a cyberattack that disrupted online ticket sales. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
Broadcom has released security updates for VMware Windows Tools to address a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
A new Windows zero-day vulnerability that leaks NTLM hashes is being exploited, and unofficial patches have been released. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
A threat actor known as EncryptHub is linked to Windows zero-day attacks that exploit a Microsoft Management Console vulnerability. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
Interpol has reported that police have arrested 300 suspects linked to African cybercrime rings in Operation Red Card. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
A critical flaw has been discovered in Next.js, potentially allowing attackers to bypass authorization checks. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
The European Commission is set to close its investigation into Apple's browser options on iOS without imposing a fine, following changes made by Apple to comply with the DMA. 👉 reuters.com
New Android malware uses Microsoft’s .NET MAUI to evade detection while disguising as legitimate services, targeting users to steal sensitive information. 👉 thehackernews.com 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
Researchers uncover a watering hole attack, likely carried out by APT TA423, which attempts to plant the ScanBox JavaScript-based reconnaissance tool. 👉 threatpost.com
A major telecommunications company located in Asia was allegedly breached by Chinese state-sponsored hackers who spent over four years inside its systems. 👉 thehackernews.com
A set of five critical security shortcomings have been disclosed in the Ingress NGINX Controller for Kubernetes that could result in unauthenticated remote code execution. 👉 thehackernews.com
New VanHelsing ransomware targets Windows, ARM and ESXi systems. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com

Security Policies and Legal Issues:

Bloomberg reports that Nvidia and several governments are lobbying the Trump administration to ease AI chip export restrictions set for May, known as the "AI diffusion rule." 👉 bloomberg.com^$
Reuters reports that India has ordered Samsung to pay $601 million in back taxes and penalties for evading tariffs on imported telecom equipment. 👉 reuters.com
Internal NSA memo warned of Signal vulnerabilities, but Signal claims that it was a phishing warning and had nothing to do with the app's core tech. 👉 cbsnews.com 👉 yahoo.com
A Washington Post report indicates that many US government workers embraced Signal after Trump's return to office to shield communications, impacting transparency. 👉 washingtonpost.com
India is planning to eliminate the 6% tax on digital advertisements to ease costs for US tech companies. 👉 reuters.com

Financial News:

Jack Dorsey cut 931 Block employees. 👉 techcrunch.com
Infinite Reality acquires Napster for $207 million, aiming to transform it into a metaverse platform. 👉 cnbc.com
Emergence Capital closes a $1B fund to back B2B companies. 👉 techcrunch.com
23andMe files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after financial struggles. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
GameStop has announced that its board has unanimously approved a plan to buy bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset. 👉 cnbc.com
Ripple has settled a U.S. SEC civil lawsuit for $50 million, resolving claims of selling unregistered securities. 👉 reuters.com

Consumer Tech and Services:

Apple has scheduled WWDC 2025 for June 9-13, featuring an online event and an in-person special event at Apple Park. 👉 9to5mac.com 👉 apple.com
Meta is rolling out a pilot program on Instagram that allows US schools to flag potentially rule-violating content for prioritized review. 👉 theverge.com
Apple Music will allow DJs to create mixes using its catalog by integrating with DJ software and hardware platforms. 👉 9to5mac.com
Waymo plans to launch its Waymo One ride-hailing service in Washington, DC, in 2026. 👉 theverge.com 👉 waymo.com
YouTube was the #1 TV distributor in February, making up 11.6% of all US TV. 👉 hollywoodreporter.com

Stablecoins and Cryptocurrency:

Donald Trump's World Liberty Financial has launched USD1, a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin. 👉 cnbc.com 👉 businesswire.com

News

AI Models and Advancements:

Google has launched Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental, a new AI model with enhanced reasoning and coding capabilities, available for Gemini Advanced users and developers. 👉 9to5google.com 👉 blog.google
OpenAI introduces native GPT-4o image generation to ChatGPT, enhancing text rendering and image creation capabilities across all tiers, including the free one. 👉 theverge.com 👉 openai.com
Alibaba has released Qwen2.5-VL-32B, an open-source model under Apache 2.0, that the company claims has improved math reasoning and better alignment with human preferences. 👉 simonwillison.net
DeepSeek has launched a new large language model, DeepSeek-V3-0324, which is MIT licensed and can run on consumer-grade hardware like the Apple Mac Studio with M3 Ultra chip. 👉 venturebeat.com

Security Incidents and Vulnerabilities:

A major telecommunications company located in Asia was allegedly breached by Chinese state-sponsored hackers who spent over four years inside its systems. 👉 thehackernews.com
Critical security flaws have been discovered in the Ingress NGINX Controller for Kubernetes, potentially leading to unauthenticated remote code execution. 👉 thehackernews.com
A new Windows zero-day vulnerability that leaks NTLM hashes is being exploited, and unofficial patches have been released. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
Broadcom has released security updates for VMware Windows Tools to address a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
New Android malware uses Microsoft’s .NET MAUI to evade detection while disguising as legitimate services, targeting users to steal sensitive information. 👉 thehackernews.com 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
A threat actor known as EncryptHub is linked to Windows zero-day attacks that exploit a Microsoft Management Console vulnerability. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
Ukrzaliznytsia, Ukraine's national railway operator, suffered a cyberattack that disrupted online ticket sales. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
BleepingComputer reports that warnings from the FBI are true, fake file converters do push malware. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
A recent report has tied CrushFTP to an unauthenticated HTTP(S) port access vulnerability. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
Chinese Weaver Ant hackers spied on telco network for 4 years. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
A vulnerability in Next.js lets hackers bypass authorization. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com

Business and Financial News:

Infinite Reality acquires Napster for $207 million, aiming to transform it into a metaverse platform. 👉 cnbc.com
Emergence Capital closes a $1B fund to back B2B companies. 👉 techcrunch.com
Jack Dorsey cut 931 Block employees. 👉 techcrunch.com
Reuters reports that India has ordered Samsung to pay $601 million in back taxes and penalties for evading tariffs on imported telecom equipment. 👉 reuters.com

Stablecoins and Cryptocurrency:

Donald Trump's World Liberty Financial has launched USD1, a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin. 👉 cnbc.com 👉 businesswire.com
SEC will keep $50 million of Ripple fine and refund the rest to wrap case, legal officer says. 👉 cnbc.com
GameStop to Add Bitcoin to Treasury Following Unanimous Board Approval. 👉 cryptoslate.com

Cybersecurity Policies and Threat Landscape:

Bloomberg reports that Nvidia and several governments are lobbying the Trump administration to ease AI chip export restrictions set for May, known as the "AI diffusion rule." 👉 bloomberg.com^$
INTERPOL Arrests 306 Suspects, Seizes 1,842 Devices in Cross-Border Cybercrime Bust. 👉 thehackernews.com
Researchers uncover ~200 Unique C2 Domains Linked to Raspberry Robin Access Broker. 👉 thehackernews.com

Data Centers and Infrastructure:

Alibaba Chairman Joe Tsai cautioned about a potential bubble in data center construction due to the buildout outpacing the initial demand for AI services. 👉 finance.yahoo.com
TechInsights reports that producing 300mm wafers at TSMC's Fab 21 in Arizona is only about 10% more expensive than in Taiwan. 👉 tomshardware.com

Consumer Tech and Services:

Apple has scheduled WWDC 2025 for June 9-13, featuring an online event and an in-person special event at Apple Park. 👉 9to5mac.com 👉 apple.com
Meta is rolling out a pilot program on Instagram that allows US schools to flag potentially rule-violating content for prioritized review. 👉 theverge.com
Google Gemini's Astra (screen sharing) rolls out on Android for some users. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com

Cloud Security:

SANS Institute Warns of Novel Cloud-Native Ransomware Attacks. 👉 thehackernews.com
Microsoft Adds Inline Data Protection to Edge for Business to Block GenAI Data Leaks. 👉 thehackernews.com
Some EU organizations weigh moving from AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure over US privacy fears under Trump. 👉 wired.com
Push Security Ebook Warns Identity attacks were rampant in 2024. 👉 pushsecurity.com

Ransomware and Malware:

VanHelsing RaaS Launch: 3 Victims, $5K Entry Fee, Multi-OS, and Double Extortion Tactics. 👉 thehackernews.com
BleepingComputer notes that Microsoft Trusted Signing service abused to code-sign malware. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
VSCode Marketplace Removes Two Extensions Deploying Early-Stage Ransomware. 👉 thehackernews.com

Data Breaches and Privacy Concerns:

23andMe files for bankruptcy, customers advised to delete DNA data. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
Cybercriminals Are Selling Access to Chinese Surveillance Cameras. 👉 threatpost.com

Google's Actions and Developments:

Google has announced Gemini 2.5 Pro which boasts significant performance gains. 👉 techmeme.com
The Trump administration is being asked to relax some AI chip rules. 👉 qz.com
A profile of veteran Googler Liz Reid, who became Head of Search in March 2024. 👉 bloomberg.com^$
Google introduces TxGemma and Open Models Improving Therapeutics Development. 👉 developers.googleblog.com

Apple Updates:

Apple announces WWDC 2025 takes place June 9-13. 👉 techcrunch.com
The European Commission is set to close its investigation into Apple's browser options on iOS without a fine. 👉 reuters.com

Messaging App Security:

Signal head defends messaging app's security after US war plan leak. 👉 yahoo.com

AI-powered SaaS security:

An analysis on using AI to improve security in SaaS deployments. 👉 thehackernews.com