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  1. Technology / AI & Coding:

    • Developers report mixed results from AI tools, with some finding productivity gains but others noting limitations and declining trust. MIT Technology Review found that while AI may improve efficiency in boilerplate tasks, it struggles with complex coding problems and introduces security risks like hallucinated code references. A Stanford study also linked AI adoption to a 20% drop in employment among younger software developers. 👉 technologyreview.com 👉 metr.org

    • Mozilla introduces an AI kill switch for Firefox, allowing users to completely disable all AI features. The feature will be available in Q1 2026. 👉 9to5linux.com 👉 blog.mozilla.org

  2. Geopolitics / Cybersecurity:

    • The U.S. DOJ charges 54 individuals in an ATM jackpotting scheme linked to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, accused of using Ploutus malware to steal millions. 👉 thehackernews.com
    • Russia-linked hackers use Microsoft 365 device code phishing to steal credentials and conduct account takeovers. 👉 thehackernews.com
    • Denmark blames Russia for a destructive cyberattack on a water utility, part of broader hybrid warfare efforts. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com

  3. Technology / AI:

    • OpenAI introduces a framework to evaluate chain-of-thought monitorability, aiming to improve oversight of AI systems. 👉 openai.com 👉 winbuzzer.com

  4. Economy / Markets:

    • Micron projects significant growth in memory chip sales and operating income, signaling higher prices for gadgets in 2026 due to AI demand. 👉 wsj.com$
    • Data center deals hit a record $61B globally in 2025, driven by AI infrastructure investments. 👉 cnbc.com

  5. Technology / AI & Privacy:

    • Browser extensions with over 8 million users are found to collect and sell users' AI conversations for marketing. 👉 arstechnica.com
    • Google sues SerpApi for bypassing security protections to scrape and resell copyrighted content from Google Search results. 👉 reuters.com

  6. Business / Regulation:

    • New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs the RAISE Act, requiring AI companies with $500M+ revenue to publish safety protocols and disclose incidents within 72 hours. 👉 wsj.com$ 👉 techcrunch.com

  7. Technology / AI & Workforce:

    • AI tools are reducing demand for entry-level engineers, with a 20% drop in employment among developers aged 22-25 since 2022. 👉 latimes.com

  8. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • A critical UEFI flaw enables pre-boot attacks on motherboards from Gigabyte, MSI, ASUS, and ASRock, bypassing early-boot memory protections. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com

  9. Technology / AI & Regulation:

    • New York signs the RAISE Act, requiring AI companies to disclose safety incidents and protocols, marking a significant step in AI regulation. 👉 techcrunch.com

  10. Technology / AI & Privacy:

    • Google warns employees on visas, including H-1B visas, not to travel outside the U.S. due to processing delays caused by new social media screening rules. 👉 businessinsider.com$

  11. Technology / AI & Hardware:

    • Samsung unveils the Exynos 2600, the world's first smartphone SoC built on a 2nm Gate-All-Around process, expected to power some Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus models. 👉 androidauthority.com

  12. Technology / AI & Software:

    • Google delays the full rollout of Gemini on Android devices, extending the transition timeline into 2026. 👉 engadget.com

  13. Technology / AI & Subscription Models:

    • A $169 alarm clock requires a $4.99/month subscription for special features, highlighting the trend of subscription captivity. 👉 motherjones.com

  14. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • A new critical WatchGuard Firebox firewall flaw is being exploited in attacks. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com

  15. Technology / AI & Space:

    • Astronomers discover a runaway black hole 10 million times larger than the sun, moving at 2.2 million miles per hour. 👉 space.com

  16. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • A new critical flaw in ASUS Live Update is being actively exploited, prompting CISA to add it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. 👉 thehackernews.com

  17. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • Microsoft 365 accounts are targeted in a wave of OAuth phishing attacks. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com

  18. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • Over 25,000 FortiCloud SSO devices are exposed to remote attacks due to a critical authentication bypass vulnerability. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com

  19. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • The FBI seizes the E-Note cryptocurrency exchange for laundering ransomware payments. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com

  20. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • A new critical HPE OneView flaw allows unauthenticated remote code execution. 👉 thehackernews.com

  21. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • A new password spraying attack targets Cisco and Palo Alto VPN gateways. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com

  22. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • Over 2.5 million student loan records are exposed in a breach. 👉 threatpost.com

  23. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • North Korea-linked hackers steal $2.02 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025, the highest amount ever recorded. 👉 thehackernews.com

  24. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • A new React2Shell exploit escalates into large-scale global attacks, forcing emergency mitigation. 👉 thehackernews.com

  25. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • Google warns of active exploitation of a critical Fireware OS VPN vulnerability. 👉 thehackernews.com

  26. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • France arrests a Latvian for installing malware on an Italian ferry, potentially allowing remote control. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com

  27. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • A new advanced phishing kit uses AI and MFA bypass tactics to steal credentials at scale. 👉 thehackernews.com

  28. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • The Clop ransomware gang targets Gladinet CentreStack servers for extortion. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com

  29. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • A new zero-day vulnerability in Chrome is being exploited in the wild. 👉 thehackernews.com

  30. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • The University of Sydney suffers a data breach exposing student and staff information. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com

  31. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • Microsoft Teams experiences widespread outages, with thousands reporting issues sending messages. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com

  32. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • A new critical flaw in Fortinet’s FortiCloud SSO exposes over 25,000 devices to remote attacks. 👉 thehackernews.com

  33. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • A new critical flaw in ASUS Live Update is being exploited, prompting CISA to add it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. 👉 thehackernews.com

  34. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • A new critical WatchGuard Firebox firewall flaw is being actively exploited. 👉 thehackernews.com

  35. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • New React RSC vulnerabilities enable DoS and source code exposure. 👉 thehackernews.com

  36. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • Researchers find malicious VS Code, Go, npm, and Rust packages stealing developer data. 👉 thehackernews.com

  37. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • Google adds layered defenses to Chrome to block indirect prompt injection threats. 👉 thehackernews.com

  38. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • A new critical flaw in HPE OneView allows unauthenticated remote code execution. 👉 thehackernews.com

  39. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • A new critical flaw in WatchGuard Firebox firewalls is being exploited in attacks. 👉 thehackernews.com

  40. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • A new critical vulnerability in ASUS Live Update is being exploited, prompting a CISA advisory. 👉 thehackernews.com

  41. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • A new critical flaw in Microsoft Office can lead to remote code execution. 👉 thehackernews.com

  42. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • A new critical flaw in Apple's WebKit is being exploited in the wild. 👉 thehackernews.com

  43. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • A critical flaw in Fortinet's FortiCloud SSO exposes over 25,000 devices. 👉 thehackernews.com

  44. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • A new critical flaw in Microsoft's Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver is being exploited. 👉 thehackernews.com

  45. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • A new critical flaw in HPE OneView allows remote code execution. 👉 thehackernews.com

  46. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • A new critical flaw in Microsoft Office can lead to remote code execution. 👉 thehackernews.com

  47. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

  48. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • A new critical flaw in Fortinet's FortiCloud SSO exposes devices to remote attacks. 👉 thehackernews.com

  49. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity:

    • A new critical flaw in WatchGuard Firebox firewalls is being exploited. 👉 thehackernews.com

  50. Technology / AI & Cybersecurity: