The cybersecurity workforce gap is changing. A new survey of 16,000 pros finds that finding people with the right skills is now a bigger problem than just finding more people. And these shortages are directly leading to security incidents.
Microsoft has finally patched a critical Windows shortcut vulnerability that was actively exploited for nearly eight years by at least 11 state-sponsored hacking groups. The flaw allowed attackers to hide malicious commands, leading to espionage campaigns against European diplomats as recently as la
A new decentralized exchange called Ostium has raised a $20 million Series A to let users trade perpetual futures on real-world assets. The founders, a former ballet dancer and a science Olympiad medalist, are targeting the offshore brokerage market.
A UK government cyber defense service has blocked almost one billion attempts to access scam websites in less than a year. The results were announced by Security Minister Dan Jarvis at a summit in London.
A sophisticated malware operation called ShadyPanda infected millions by hiding in 145 trusted browser extensions. These apps, some with 3 million installs, turned into spyware after years of seeming harmless. The attack shows how deeply malicious actors can exploit browser trust.
The first high-speed charging station for electric trucks just opened in California. But charging a semi isn’t like charging a car—it’s a whole new level of power demand that could strain the grid.
Google is integrating its Gemini AI directly into Gboard’s voice typing feature. This “Smart Dictation” mode will let users edit transcribed text using conversational commands. The upgrade is part of a broader set of accessibility enhancements in the upcoming Android 16.
Researchers have achieved a world-first by teleporting quantum information between photons from two different quantum dots. This 70% success rate experiment is a crucial advance for creating quantum repeaters. These repeaters are the missing piece needed to build a large-scale, ultra-secure quantum
A new wave of Taiwanese hardware is tackling modern cybersecurity challenges head-on. These award-winning products, from secure AI gateways to industrial edge appliances, are designed to build a more resilient and trustworthy digital infrastructure.
Omni Fiber has raised a fresh $200 million to fuel its aggressive fiber optic expansion. The company is on track to pass 340,000 locations by the end of 2024, focusing on underserved communities in the Midwest and Texas.
