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Mysterious “quantum echo” in superconductors could unlock new tech

Researchers have discovered an unusual “quantum echo” in superconducting materials, dubbed the Higgs echo. This phenomenon arises from the interplay between Higgs modes and quasiparticles, producing distinctive signals unlike conventional echoes. By using precisely timed terahertz radiation pulses, the team revealed hidden quantum pathways that could be used to encode and retrieve information. more…

When it comes to IT purchasing, price is not the same as cost

Look, your budgets may be constrained and the business environment complicated, but when it comes to investing in the technology needed to drive your enterprise, purchasing decisions should be guided by far more considerations than simple sticker price. You also have to consider the value across the whole lifecycle — the total cost of ownership across […] more…

In Other News: LockBit 5.0, Department of War Cybersecurity Framework, OnePlus Vulnerability

Other noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Co-op lost £206 million due to cyberattack, South Korean credit card company hacked, Maryland Transit Administration ransomware attack. The post In Other News: LockBit 5.0, Department of War Cybersecurity Framework, OnePlus Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

Interpol Says 260 Suspects in Online Romance Scams Have Been Arrested in Africa

The operation took place in July and August and focused on scams in which perpetrators build online romantic relationships to extract money from targets or blackmail them with explicit images, Interpol said. The post Interpol Says 260 Suspects in Online Romance Scams Have Been Arrested in Africa appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

Microsoft Reduces Israel’s Access to Cloud and AI Products Over Reports of Mass Surveillance in Gaza

Microsoft has disabled services to a unit within the Israeli military after a company review had determined its AI and cloud computing products were being used to help carry out mass surveillance of Palestinians. The post Microsoft Reduces Israel’s Access to Cloud and AI Products Over Reports of Mass Surveillance in Gaza appeared first on […] more…

North Korea’s Fake Recruiters Feed Stolen Data to IT Workers

North Korean threat actors pose as recruiters to steal developers’ identities and supply them to fraudulent IT workers. The post North Korea’s Fake Recruiters Feed Stolen Data to IT Workers appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

No Patches for Vulnerabilities Allowing Cognex Industrial Camera Hacking

Cognex is advising customers to transition to newer versions of its machine vision products. The post No Patches for Vulnerabilities Allowing Cognex Industrial Camera Hacking appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

It’s time to push back against the AI internet

The Dead Internet Theory is a false conspiracy theory. But in practical terms, it might as well be true. Emerging from the deranged muck of 4chan and Wizardchan in the late 2010s, the Dead Internet Theory holds that secret cabals of all-powerful government or corporate conspirators use bots and AI-generated content to replace humans on […] more…

New XCSSET macOS Malware Variant Hijacks Cryptocurrency Transactions

The malware now uses a four-stage infection chain, has an additional persistence mechanism, and also targets Firefox browser data. The post New XCSSET macOS Malware Variant Hijacks Cryptocurrency Transactions appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

Recent Fortra GoAnywhere MFT Vulnerability Exploited as Zero-Day

Eight days before patches, a threat actor exploited CVE-2025-10035 as a zero-day to create a backdoor admin account. The post Recent Fortra GoAnywhere MFT Vulnerability Exploited as Zero-Day appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

Cisco Firewall Zero-Days Exploited in China-Linked ArcaneDoor Attacks

Leading to remote code execution and privilege escalation, the flaws were exploited on Cisco ASA 5500-X series devices that lack secure boot. The post Cisco Firewall Zero-Days Exploited in China-Linked ArcaneDoor Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

The quantum internet just went live on Verizon’s network

Penn engineers have taken quantum networking from the lab to Verizon’s live fiber network, using a silicon “Q-chip” that speaks the same Internet Protocol as the modern web. The system pairs classical and quantum signals like a train engine with sealed cargo, ensuring routing without destroying quantum states. By maintaining fidelity above 97% even under […] more…

Google exec sets Android OS for PCs plans in motion

The launch of an Android OS on PCs will definitely happen, and it will be as early as next year, according to a senior Google executive. Speaking at the Snapdragon Summit 2025 in Maui, Hawaii on Wednesday, Sameer Samat, president of the Android Ecosystem at Google, said, “if you think about the laptop form factor, […] more…

Salesforce AI Hack Enabled CRM Data Theft

Prompt injection has been leveraged alongside an expired domain to steal Salesforce data in an attack named ForcedLeak. The post Salesforce AI Hack Enabled CRM Data Theft appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

Troubleshooting WordPress: How to Fix the White Screen of Death (WSoD)

Navigating to your WordPress site only to be met with the White Screen of Death (WSoD) can be a daunting experience. This error denies access to your site for both administrators and visitors, disrupting your website’s performance and user experience. Despite its prevalence, this common WordPress problem has a number of straightforward solutions. In this […] more…

PyPI Warns Users of Fresh Phishing Campaign

Threat actors impersonating PyPI ask users to verify their email for security purposes, directing them to fake websites. The post PyPI Warns Users of Fresh Phishing Campaign appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

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