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Tech NewsMicrosoft's Windows 11 repair effort: six months on
Six months into Microsoft's push to fix Windows 11, TechRadar's report card weighs five wins against three unresolved complaints.
SecurityPolice Spy Tech Use Hidden From Public
EFF says police evade scrutiny by hiding purchases of surveillance technology from the public.
SecurityDMCA Ruling Tests Citizen Journalists' Rights
A federal court has ruled against citizen journalists in a DMCA takedown case, prompting the EFF to appeal.
SecurityAI Exploits OT Equipment, But Not Cheaply
Forescout researchers used AI to port RCE exploits to PLCs, but high cost and effort still deter criminals.
SecurityMeta's $17B Settlement
EFF says Meta's proposed $17 billion settlement fails to protect teens and could harm all users' privacy.
Tech NewsEFF Urges Courts: Don't Bend Copyright for AI
Digital rights group warns judges against reshaping copyright law in response to AI anxiety, urging reliance on fair use.
TrendingICE Subpoenas Test Tech Firm Privacy Stance
Some companies have quietly resisted immigration agency demands; EFF argues that public transparency is essential.
TrendingEFF's Human Touch in an AI Era
EFF's art director explains why the digital rights group still relies on human artists for its images.
SecurityCourt Rules Browser Tools Bypass CFAA
An appellate court has affirmed that the creation of a web browser does not constitute a violation of the CFAA.
SecurityMobile Ad SDKs and Location Data Risks
A report from the Electronic Frontier Foundation examines the implications of mobile ad software and user location data sharing.
SecurityWhy Basic Security Still Rules the AI Era
Expert consensus indicates that foundational cybersecurity hygiene remains the most effective defense against AI-driven threats.
Cyber CrimeMinnesota Nudify App Ban Stays in Effect
A federal judge declined to block a Minnesota law targeting image-manipulation software, citing significant delays in legal filing.
How ToWhat Is RedisBloom? A Quick Guide
RedisBloom is a powerful module that adds probabilistic data structures to the Redis database to improve performance and memory efficiency.
Tech NewsGoogle Designs Custom Chip for Gemini
Alphabet is reportedly developing a new server chip to improve power efficiency for its Gemini AI models by 2028.
TrendingNew Legislation Targets Web Crawling
Proposed laws targeting anonymous crawlers could undermine digital research, privacy, and cybersecurity efforts across the open web.
SecurityThe Mythos Effect on Threat Landscapes
Anthropic's frontier AI is changing vulnerability discovery, forcing a rapid shift in how organizations prioritize defense.
SecurityDigital Reality Mirrors Watch Dogs' World
A look at how a decade-old video game accurately predicted the rise of invasive surveillance tools and city-wide data networks.
SecurityVite Ecosystem Faces Blockchain-Led RAT
A new campaign targeting Vite developers uses a four-tier blockchain infrastructure to bypass traditional security takedown efforts.
Tech NewsInference Chips Drive New Capital Models
A $400 million loan for General Compute signals a pivot from GPU-centric financing toward specialized, efficiency-focused AI hardware.
SecurityWhy SASE Architectures Face New Hurdles
Modern internet protocols and the rise of AI workflows are challenging the effectiveness of traditional network-centric security.
SecurityThe Hidden Ledger of AI-Powered Development Costs
While AI coding tools promise efficiency, hidden security overheads and remediation expenses are complicating the true return on investment.
Tech NewsSystem76 Defies UI Expectations With New Linux Visual Paradigm
The latest COSMIC desktop update introduces a sophisticated blur effect that challenges the aesthetic dominance of established competitors.
Tech NewsThe Hidden Costs Behind Apple’s Rigid Subscription Architecture
Apple’s insistence on bundled software packages forces users into inefficient spending models, complicating access to essential creative tools.
SecurityHow Social Engineering Pierced the Defenses of a Dutch Telecom Giant
As police narrow in on domestic suspects behind the Odido data breach, the incident highlights the devastating efficacy of voice phishing.
SecurityThe AI Attack Horizon: Why Traditional Defenses Can't Keep Pace
AI-driven cyberattacks operate at machine speed, rendering human-paced defenses obsolete and necessitating a paradigm shift in security strategies to maintain an effective posture.