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Asahi Cyberattack Exposes Personal Data Risks in Global Supply Chains

Asahi Breweries faces ongoing system disruptions and potential personal data theft following a sophisticated ransomware attack by Russian group Qilin. The incident has forced manual operations and delayed financial reporting while cybersecurity experts investigate the breach’s full extent.

In a significant cyberattack with potential personal data theft, Asahi Group Holdings confirmed this week that unauthorized data transfers may have compromised sensitive information during last month’s ransomware incident. The attack, claimed by Russia-based Qilin group, has forced Japan’s leading brewer to revert to manual operations while cybersecurity experts work to restore critical systems affecting beer production and financial infrastructure.

Production and Accounting Systems Paralyzed

by Daniel R.CollinsOctober 14, 2025

Cybersecurity Education

Kildare Student Wins International Quantum Cybersecurity Award for Post-Quantum Encryption Research

Celbridge transition year student Addison Carey has won a Gold Medal at Africa’s largest science fair for her quantum cybersecurity project. Her research focuses on developing efficient approaches to lattice-based cryptography to protect against future quantum computer attacks. The award highlights Ireland’s growing presence in international STEM competitions.

Addison Carey, a transition year student from Celbridge Community School in Kildare, has achieved international recognition by winning a Gold Medal at the prestigious Eskom Expo International Science Fair in Johannesburg. The young innovator represented Ireland with her groundbreaking project focused on strengthening quantum cybersecurity for the digital future, addressing one of the most pressing challenges in modern data protection.

Quantum Computing Security Breakthrough

by Bennett LauraOctober 14, 2025

Assistive Technology Software Guides

Windows 10 Support Ends Today – Here’s How to Stay Protected

Windows 10 reaches its official end of life today, but you can still get security updates through Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates program. This guide shows you how to enroll and protect your device for another year. The process is straightforward and affordable.

Windows 10 support officially ends today, October 14, 2025, marking the conclusion of a decade-long era for Microsoft’s popular operating system. While your computer won’t suddenly stop working, continuing to use an unsupported operating system exposes you to significant security risks as new vulnerabilities emerge without patches. Fortunately, Microsoft offers a straightforward solution that provides critical protection for millions of users worldwide.

Why Windows 10 Security Updates Matter

by Bennett LauraOctober 14, 2025

Arts and Entertainment Computing

Elon Musk Launches Macrohard AI Supercomputer to Challenge Microsoft AI Dominance

Elon Musk’s xAI has officially launched the Macrohard initiative with a massive AI supercomputer cluster in Memphis. The facility features 100,000 NVIDIA H100 graphics processors and aims to compete directly with Microsoft’s AI infrastructure through a novel licensing approach similar to Windows.

Elon Musk has officially unveiled his ambitious Macrohard AI supercomputer initiative through xAI, deploying a massive data-center cluster in Memphis, Tennessee that directly challenges Microsoft’s AI empire. The facility, codenamed Colossus 2, represents one of the largest single-site AI compute installations in the United States with approximately 100,000 NVIDIA H100 graphics processing units delivering exascale computational capacity. This strategic move positions Elon Musk as a formidable competitor in the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence infrastructure market.