Researchers explain APT designations and naming trends for state‑sponsored cyberattacks
Different security vendors may use different names or aliases for the same threat actor, such as APT28 also known as Fancy Bear or Forest Blizzard.
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Zero trust extends to physical security cameras and badge readers
They say continuous verification of badge readers, cameras and controllers reduces attack surfaces and meets regulations like NIS2.
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Apple confirms October 13 ‘Welcome Home’ event in New York City
The event starts at 9 a.m. Eastern Time and is expected to reveal updates to Apple TV, HomePod mini and a new smart‑home hub.
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Analysis: Ukrainian strikes on Yandex data centers did not reduce Russian bot traffic
Cloudflare Radar data indicated Yandex automated web traffic fell to 0.3% after the strikes, while experts said the decline reflected indexing crawlers, not influence‑operation bots.
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Epic Games shifts to AI‑first development for Marvel‑Star Wars shooter
The shift follows a $1.5 billion Disney investment and delays the game’s Mar. 2027 release.
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IonQ to acquire zero‑trust firm Elisity for up to $1.3 billion
IonQ plans to merge Elisity’s zero‑trust network access controls with its post‑quantum cryptography and quantum key distribution to counter current cyber threats and the harvest‑now‑decrypt‑later risk.
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In 2025, AI‑powered browsers promised hands‑free browsing but faced prompt‑injection risks
AI-powered browsers work as independent agents that can summarize articles, plan trips, fill forms and order groceries without manual input.
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Legal professionals warned of AI‑enhanced phishing scams
According to PCWorld and CISA, AI‑generated phishing emails now exhibit perfect grammar and spelling.
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Apple tightens macOS Full Disk Access to block unauthorized AI agent access
Starting October 2, 2026, Apple’s new permissions will require explicit consent before granting Full Disk Access, aiming to curb risks from AI agents accessing sensitive data without user awareness.
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Brad Smith urges stronger global AI safety rules
Brad Smith said washing machines and a gallon of milk each face more safety regulation than AI.
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Ukrainian drone strikes hit Yandex data centers across Moscow region
Yandex provides Russia's leading search engine, a wide range of digital services and major AI development, according to Ars Technica.
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Guide to Running Large Language Models Locally on Personal Computers
The M5 Ultra Mac Studio provides 256 GB of unified memory, enabling it to run large local language models.