Why modern cyber conflict is partly a global skills challenge

Cybersecurity teams must be prepared for attacks and disruption that accompany geopolitical events.

‘We want to raise awareness on this issue’: Google warns quantum computers could break Bitcoin encryption much sooner than expected

Google research indicates quantum computers may break cryptocurrency encryption sooner, prompting urgency for post quantum cryptography adoption and coordinated disclosure strategies
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‘Like many small fires’: Surge in ultra-hot data centers is creating extreme heat islands that may dramatically alter global climate

Hyperscale AI data centers produce significant local heat, affecting over 340 million people and creating immediate environmental challenges globally.
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‘The inference inflection has arrived’: Nvidia pumps $2 billion into chipmaker Marvell to boost its AI factories to the next level — so does this mean it’ll be working with Amazon Trainium soon?

Nvidia invests $2 billion in Marvell, integrating XPUs, photonics, and networking into NVLink Fusion to expand AI infrastructure globally
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‘Your login credentials may already be slipping into the hands of a cybercriminal’: Hackers target LinkedIn accounts with devious new phishing attacks — here’s how to stay safe

Hackers use realistic LinkedIn notifications and job scams, combining personalization, automation, and fake domains to steal credentials globally.
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‘Up to 75% higher’: Experts say your next SSD or memory upgrade will get a lot more expensive — and I fear the Iran war will make it even worse

Memory and storage costs are rising sharply due to AI demand, limited production, and tight allocation across multiple product segments.
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28-hour battery life, waterproof, and 5G: Acer’s rugged device ventures where other routers fear to tread

Acer Connect M6E 5G provides rugged, all-day mobile Wi-Fi with 5G, NFC, Wi-Fi 6E, and global network support.

Stickers, live lobster, plush toys, and queues: No, it’s not a rock concert, it’s China’s insatiable appetite for AI’s new superstar, OpenClaw

OpenClaw mania sweeps China as AI automates tasks, excites tech enthusiasts, raises cybersecurity alarms, and sparks workforce anxiety.
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SparkCat malware returns to target Android and iOS users, hiding in innocent apps to try and steal your details

The malware primarily targets crypto users in Japan, Korea, and China.

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One of the largest corporate espionage and data breach scandals in digital history’: New “BrowserGate” report claims LinkedIn secretly scans user browsers for installed extensions and collects device data

LinkedIn calls it a smear campaign, but does not deny scanning people’s browsers for extensions.

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