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Scientists just found a hidden 48-dimensional world in quantum light

A routine quantum optics technique just revealed an extraordinary secret: entangled light can carry incredibly complex topological structures. Researchers found these hidden patterns reach up to 48 dimensions, offering a vast new “alphabet” for encoding quantum information. Unlike previous assumptions, this topology can emerge from a single property of light—orbital angular momentum. more…

Critical Quest KACE Vulnerability Potentially Exploited in Attacks

The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-32975 and it may have been exploited in attacks against the education sector. The post Critical Quest KACE Vulnerability Potentially Exploited in Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

Trump’s federal AI policy framework aims to undercut state laws

US President Donald Trump’s administration today released its National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence: Legislative Recommendations, a document that reads less like the AI safety blueprints that states are increasingly adopting and more like a playbook for asserting federal control over AI governance. It is part of a coordinated push with congressional allies, most notably […] more…

OpenAI’s desktop superapp: The end of ChatGPT as we know it?

OpenAI is reportedly planning to fold its ChatGPT application, Codex coding platform, and AI-powered browser into a single desktop ‘superapp’, a move that signals a shift toward enterprise and developer audiences and away from the consumer market that made the company a household name. The unified product will merge the ChatGPT interface, the Codex coding […] more…

PwC US tells staff to opt out of company, not AI

PwC partners will need to embrace AI or face being replaced. The consultancy firm has made clear that it doesn’t see AI as a disruptive force and is set to amend its tax and consulting services into AI-powered automated tools, reducing the requirement for PwC US staff. PwC US CEO Paul Griggs told the Financial […] more…

Is MacBook Neo the Mac’s iPhone moment?

In news that will strike a chill to the heart of competing PC makers, Apple has effectively confirmed that demand for its new MacBook Neo is massively exceeding expectations. “Mac just had its best launch week ever for first-time Mac customers,” Apple CEO Tim Cook wrote on X. “We love seeing the enthusiasm!” Apple also introduced new MacBook […] more…

Microsoft won’t force Copilot in everywhere after all

Microsoft has temporarily halted automatic installation of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows devices with Microsoft 365 desktop apps. The company announced the change via an update in Microsoft 365 Message Centre, but offered no indication when the measure would be reactivated. However, existing installations of the app will not be affected. “Automatic installation […] more…

Most Europeans fear Trump could cut off digital services

A majority of Europe’s population is concerned about its dependence on American technology, according to a new survey presented to Members of the European Parliament by SWG and Polling Europe. A full 86% of those surveyed believe it likely the US could restrict Europe’s access to digital services, while 59% describe it as an already […] more…

In Other News: New Android Safeguards, Operation Alice, UK Toughens Cyber Reporting

Other noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: vulnerabilities found in KVM devices, Claudy Day Claude vulnerabilities, The Gentlemen ransomware group. The post In Other News: New Android Safeguards, Operation Alice, UK Toughens Cyber Reporting appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

Amazon is aiming for a comeback in the smartphone market

Amazon plans to release a new smartphone, according to Reuters; the so-called “Transformer” project is being developed in-house and will focus on AI, personalization, and integration with Alexa. The idea is for the phone to serve as a central hub for a user’s daily life — from shopping and streaming to voice-controlled services — and […] more…

3 Men Charged With Conspiring to Smuggle US Artificial Intelligence to China

The men violated U.S. export controls laws by scheming to divert massive quantities of the high-performance servers assembled in the United States to China. The post 3 Men Charged With Conspiring to Smuggle US Artificial Intelligence to China appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

Eclypsium Raises $25 Million for Device Supply Chain Security

The company will use the investment to expand its platform’s capabilities and grow channel partnerships. The post Eclypsium Raises $25 Million for Device Supply Chain Security appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

US Confirms Handala Link to Iran Government Amid Takedown of Hackers’ Sites

The US has seized several domains used by Handala in cyber-enabled psychological operations. The post US Confirms Handala Link to Iran Government Amid Takedown of Hackers’ Sites appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

Cape Raises $100 Million for Protection Against Cellular Security Threats

Cape offers a privacy-focused mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) service for consumers, enterprises, and governments. The post Cape Raises $100 Million for Protection Against Cellular Security Threats appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

Navia Data Breach Impacts 2.7 Million

Between late December 2025 and mid-January 2026, hackers stole personal and health plan information from Navia’s environment. The post Navia Data Breach Impacts 2.7 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

Thousands of Magento Sites Hit in Ongoing Defacement Campaign

The attacks started on February 27 and have targeted e-commerce platforms, global brands, and government services. The post Thousands of Magento Sites Hit in Ongoing Defacement Campaign appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

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