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2026-06-25 18:22:36 CEST

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A trade-off then. I don't know the makeup of the Linux gaming segment, but if Valve is eying retro gamers, then the specs would be lower, though the captured audience would also be smaller.

2026-06-25 17:57:40 CEST

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Well, the Steam OS has Linux at its core, and Valve has been actively improving Linux support for third-party games. It feels like they've claimed this as their little niche of the woods. Ironically, Microsoft can't touch that. If anything, Valve, as you suggest, is going after the segment that's unhappy with Microsoft as well.
But the Linux side of this raises a question: does Valve see the Machine specs being adequate for Linux users but not for other OS users?

2026-06-24 16:55:33 CEST

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I don't know how this can be reversed. You'd have to retrain a new generation for that, against the odds. And now we have to dig out of a bigger problem: selective ignorance in the age of AI.

2026-06-19 17:41:56 CEST

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Yes, but even if these companies give the public 50 percent ownership, which they won't, it will be worthless, as you point out, given that they're not getting a lot of returns on their AI investments.
This suggestion could easily backfire into that "50% of nothing." Careful what you wish for.

2026-06-11 19:54:16 CEST

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And that brings us back to the original question: if you are going to fire even more developers to justify your AI spending because someone has to pay for it, then how are you going to save Xbox? An AI Xbox with AI-generated games aren't going to cut it, no matter what Microsoft says, although that might save a bit of money. And there's the imperturbable Sony, and the dark horse that is Valve to contend with.
Prediction: Xbox can't win this off the old playbook.

2026-06-11 19:26:12 CEST

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Which kinda tells you that nothing is changing. How are they going to make money again? Firing more studios and using AI? That's not going to do it. Sony doesn't let go of its studios; and it sells exclusives that people trust and stick by. It will take ages to reinvent the Xbox into a lucrative venture.
Never mind the fact that consoles are relics from a previous era. The Xbox might have a better chance at survival as a handheld.

2026-06-11 18:51:23 CEST

Nothing has changed, despite all the drama.
Posted yesterday. The new Xbox leaders sent out a memo. The company's fiscal year ends on June 30, and there's reason to suspect that layoffs will follow in July.
"Excluding Activision Blizzard King, over the past five years, we have spent over $20 billion on ongoing investments in our content, platform, and hardware subsidy, but our annual revenue has declined nearly half a billion during that time."
"Then there's the kicker, a renewed admission that Xbox still can't support the many studios it acquired in the late 2010s in an effort to grow its first-party game ambitions."
Engadget: Xbox CEO says current margins 'cannot continue' in public letter to staff https://www.engadget.com/2191897/xbox-ceo-says-current-margins-cannot-continue-in-public-letter-to-staff/ [@Engadget](https://flipboard.com/@Engadget ) #Xbox #Microsoft

2026-05-27 16:09:22 CEST

Two wrongs make numerous other wrongs.
Tom's Hardware: Microsoft's GitHub bans security researcher who posted zero-day Windows exploits because company 'ruined their life' — expert claims action is vindictive and promises further retaliation https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/microsofts-github-bans-security-researcher-who-posted-zero-day-windows-exploits-because-company-ruined-their-life-expert-claims-action-is-vindictive-and-promises-further-retaliation @npub175l…rlcs #Microsoft #GitHub #infosec #Windows #zeroday

2026-05-21 17:02:58 CEST

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Sony needs a handheld.

2026-05-21 15:50:56 CEST

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The days of the console are over and Sony knows it. It has a PlayStation fan base that will continue to be there, but a lot of people use their phones for gaming (I don't know how; the screen is way too small.) Then you have the handhelds next. The common factor is the small footprint, the portability, and the cross-platform functionality. Oddly, enough, Phil Spencer understood this. Does the PS meet this criteria?

2026-05-20 21:20:05 CEST

Leaving the PC behind isn't an option for Xbox. Sony has a popular console to fall back to, but I suspect it will regret leaving the PC ecosystem once Steam launches its new peripherals.
Polygon: PlayStation and Xbox have learned painful lessons about exclusives https://www.polygon.com/sony-exclusives-playstation-xbox/ [@polygon](https://flipboard.com/@polygon ) #Sony #Microsoft #Xbox #PlayStation

2026-05-20 21:13:19 CEST

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I doubt they invited him. He was there to push through the boycotts and the tit-for-tat trade wars. And he got his answer with this new ban.

2026-05-20 21:03:58 CEST

Jensen Huang holds dual Taiwanese and American citizenship. Taking him along on this trip probably was viewed as a provocation.
Ars Technica: Beijing banned an Nvidia gaming chip while the company’s chief executive, Jensen Huang, was visiting China with Donald Trump https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/05/china-banned-rtx-5090d-v2-while-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-was-visiting/ @npub15wh…e9hw #Nvidia

2026-05-20 19:28:22 CEST

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Here is my concern about this path:
- If you use AI search, are you certain the results are what you asked for and not what the company wants you to see? I left Google search behind years ago because the results catered more to marketing than a user query.
- If you use AI search, are you giving up the right to self-determination by suspending your mental capacity to spot the results that are meant to sway you in a different direction than you intend?
- If you ask anyone - anyone - if they are in control, the answer is always yes. But are they in control of the AI search?
Also, a note to @npub1vtx…e7wk: I didn't know autocomplete had "sled-determination" instead of "self-determination"and "anyvibe" instead of "anyone." It's good to know sleds are sentient.

2026-05-15 17:40:37 CEST

From May 13, although there are reports today that say the phone is shipping this week.
The Independent: Trump mobile is already taking deposits on the ‘gold phone.’ They’re saying it may never be released https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/trump-gold-phone-release-conditions-b2976005.html [@TheIndependent](https://metawire.eu/c/TheIndependent )
Snopes: Will Trump phone deposits be refunded if device isn't released? What we know https://www.snopes.com/news/2026/05/12/trump-mobile-phone-deposits/ @npub10na…gr99

2026-05-15 17:31:36 CEST

Oh, great. Not only are the glasses recording everybody, but now all that footage is going to be sold to third parties.
Betanews: Meta is opening up its display glasses to third-party apps and games https://betanews.com/article/meta-is-opening-up-its-display-glasses-to-third-party-apps-and-games/ @npub18c3…fvcm #Meta #privacy

2026-05-13 19:40:34 CEST

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I mean, sure, it's great that we're calling out old vulnerabilities the humans missed (how many were false calls?) But what this really says is that those poor humans can't do this job as well as AI. I don't like the sound of that.

2026-05-13 19:36:14 CEST

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My understanding is that Palo Alto and Microsoft both used the new MDASH AI scanner for this https://www.securityweek.com/microsoft-palo-alto-networks-find-many-vulnerabilities-by-using-ai-on-their-own-code/

2026-05-13 19:32:34 CEST

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Yikes.

2026-05-13 18:59:44 CEST

Is this why Instagram's DM end-to-end encryption was cancelled? Because if this move is connected to the new launch, then it raises more red flags.
9to5Mac: Meta launches Instants, a new iPhone app and Instagram feature for ephemeral sharing https://9to5mac.com/2026/05/13/meta-launches-instants-a-new-iphone-app-and-instagram-feature-for-ephemeral-sharing/ @npub1w9z…cg82 #Meta #Instagram #iOS

2026-05-13 18:10:11 CEST

Oh, stop. How many times do you expect people to believe these shameless lies so you can make them think your lousy product is actually superior and - yay - it's becoming sentient? Just stop.
Futurism: Anthropic Says Claude Turned Evil for a Bizarre Reason https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/anthropic-claude-evil-internet-blame [@Futurism](https://flipboard.com/@Futurism ) #Anthropic #Claude

2026-05-12 18:24:12 CEST

😒 "We kindly request that all users refrain from making any dangerous modifications or using the robot in a hazardous manner."
Futurism: Chinese Company Unitree Shows Off Fully Functional Mecha Suit https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/unitree-mecha-suit [@Futurism](https://flipboard.com/@Futurism ) #robotics

2026-05-11 21:34:25 CEST

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Wait - you're not giving up on the snarky cat, are you?

2026-05-11 19:21:09 CEST

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Presumably, if you put "AI" in it, people will come?

2026-05-08 17:56:01 CEST

Here it comes. Notice the word "efficient."
“For our players, this will mean a gaming experience like never before. More immersion, more adventures, and fresh ways to enjoy their favorite characters. For our publishers, this will mean an even more efficient production environment and a better discovery to ensure their games reach the right audiences.”
VGC: Sony lays out its AI plan for PlayStation: ‘We believe AI will unleash the creativity of our studios’ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-lays-out-its-ai-plan-for-playstation-we-believe-ai-will-unleash-the-creativity-of-our-studios/ #Sony #PlayStation

2026-05-08 17:33:21 CEST

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That is a very valid question. How many of these vulnerabilities existed before the layers that got built on top of them? Mozilla will never tell you.

2026-05-08 16:02:29 CEST

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The breach was reported last week. A search of Trellix returns an "important update" posted three hours ago, the same one you have here.
Seven days ago: https://www.reddit.com/r/cybersecurity/comments/1t13fw3/security_advisory_unauthorised_access_to_trellix/

2026-05-08 15:35:56 CEST

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Yikes. And this is from yesterday, so a week later, the damage is done and ongoing.
I still ask myself why Iranian threat actors would target Ubuntu? Linux is popular in the ME because it's easier to use on Android, which is also popular for numerous reasons. So maybe there are entities there using Linux that have some strategic value? Maybe it was just the easier target? Ubuntu is an odd target, and none of these theories are the right answer.

2026-05-08 15:25:49 CEST

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It's rather disconcerting that Canonical's last update on this was on May 1 https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/update-concerning-ddos-attack-on-canonical-and-ubuntu/81482.

2026-05-07 19:11:05 CEST

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Hopefully, some incriminating evidence will surface.

2026-05-07 18:56:30 CEST

@npub1s6e…n008 Your snarky cat has competition https://www.gamesradar.com/games/action/star-fox-64-remake-revealed-for-switch-2-in-surprise-nintendo-direct/

2026-05-07 16:04:19 CEST

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Did you miss the seedy part about personal relationships and the great alpha male donations?

2026-05-06 21:02:34 CEST

CISA has updated the KEV catalogue.
- CVE-2026-0300: Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Out-of-bounds Write Vulnerability https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-0300 #infosec #CISA #PaloAlton #vulnerability

2026-05-06 20:44:41 CEST

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Five days ago:
Datalink Networks Announces Partnership with Arctic Wolf to Deliver Security Operations for the Age of AI https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/technology/articles/datalink-networks-announces-partnership-arctic-164500123.html

2026-05-06 20:16:57 CEST

"Apparently, a number of Valve customers weren't charged an additional sales tax for their purchase. That fee isn't much compared to the peripheral's hefty price tag, but in states with higher sales tax, like California, it could mean a difference of just over $7."
Polygon: A Valve glitch made Steam Controllers cheaper for early adopters https://www.polygon.com/valve-steam-controller-price-glitch-sales-tax-buy/ [@polygon](https://flipboard.com/@polygon ) #Valve #SteamController

2026-05-06 19:19:12 CEST

😂. Surveillance aside, here's hoping this isn't your package.
Futurism: Video Shows Amazon Drone Dropping Package Into Pond https://futurism.com/robots-and-machines/amazon-prime-drones-water [@Futurism](https://flipboard.com/@Futurism ) #Amazon #drone

2026-05-06 18:44:42 CEST

Does the Swiss cheese have holes or do the holes have Swiss cheese?
A long list of Cisco vulnerabilities popped up today, four of them high severity.
Cisco: https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/publicationListing.x @npub1xkd…cc62 #Cisco #infosec #vulnerability #IoT
@npub1s6e…n008

2026-05-06 17:46:30 CEST

This was posted yesterday.
Cisco: CloudZ RAT potentially steals OTP messages using Pheno plugin https://blog.talosintelligence.com/cloudz-pheno-infostealer/ @npub1xkd…cc62 #threatresearch
More:
The Hacker News: Windows Phone Link Exploited by CloudZ RAT to Steal Credentials and OTPs https://thehackernews.com/2026/05/windows-phone-link-exploited-by-cloudz.html @npub1yj6…pz3u #infosec #Windows #Microsoft #vulnerability

2026-05-06 17:16:06 CEST

From yesterday. This is the same NHS that was embroiled in a scandal surrounding the mishandling of public health data a few years ago.
"NHS England is pulling its open-source software from the internet because of fears around computer-hacking AI models like Mythos."
New Scientist: Backlash builds over UK's NHS plan to hide source code from AI hacking risk https://www.newscientist.com/article/2525315-backlash-builds-over-nhs-plan-to-hide-source-code-from-ai-hacking-risk/ [@NewScientist](https://flipboard.com/@NewScientist ) #opensource #infosec #Mythos #Anthropic

2026-05-06 16:42:06 CEST

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Probably not, but truth hurts. A lot of people would rather not hear it or just get offended when you hit the mark. Sounds like the AI worshipers, doesn't it?

2026-05-06 16:35:35 CEST

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An interesting move, given that Copilot has suddenly become an "entertainment" vehicle only. The question is: which AI will replace it?
These two moves almost amount to an admission of Copilot failure. So what isn't Microsoft saying?

2026-05-06 16:27:41 CEST

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If I remember correctly, the "developer" of Moltbook let AI build the whole nightmare scenario we have today while he went to play golf or something. Very responsible.
Who gets blamed for fiascos when you're playing golf? You or the AI?

2026-05-05 18:55:32 CEST

We're way past the "don't be evil" years and now pushing through the "good doesn't pay the shareholders" years.
Wired: Google DeepMind Workers Vote to Unionize Over Military AI Deals https://www.wired.com/story/google-deepmind-workers-vote-to-unionize-over-military-ai-deals/ [@WIRED](https://flipboard.com/@WIRED ) #Google

2026-05-05 18:41:38 CEST

MacRumors: PSA: Instagram Encrypted Messaging Ends on Friday, May 8 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/05/psa-instagram-encrypted-messaging-ends-may-8/ @npub1h3n…rtm6 #Instagram #Meta

2026-05-05 18:19:35 CEST

New.
Any.Run: New Phishing Campaign Targets US with Credential Theft: What CISOs Need to Know https://any.run/cybersecurity-blog/us-fake-invitation-phishing/ [@anyrun_app](https://infosec.exchange/@anyrun_app ) #infosec #malware #threatresearch #phishing

2026-05-05 18:17:22 CEST

New.
Zscaler: Malicious OpenClaw Skill Distributes Remcos RAT and GhostLoader https://www.zscaler.com/blogs/security-research/malicious-openclaw-skill-distributes-remcos-rat-and-ghostloader #infosec #OpenClaw #threatresearch

2026-05-05 18:01:27 CEST

New.
Kaspersky: DAEMON Tools software infected – supply chain attack ongoing since April 8, 2026 https://securelist.com/tr/daemon-tools-backdoor/119654/ @npub1ger…6hxz #infosec #Windows

2026-05-05 17:57:47 CEST

New.
Recorded Future: Hacking Embodied AI https://www.recordedfuture.com/research/hacking-embodied-ai #infosec #threatresearch #bots #robots

2026-05-05 17:36:22 CEST

Ransomware.live:
- Entire list of affected schools by Instructure breach https://www.ransomware.live/id/RW50aXJlIGxpc3Qgb2YgYWZmZWN0ZWQgc2Nob29scyBieSBJbnN0cnVjdHVyZSBicmVhY2hAc2hpbnlodW50ZXJz
More: https://www.ransomware.live/ #infosec #ransomware #databreach

2026-05-05 17:01:36 CEST

If you missed this, an Android security bulletin was posted yesterday https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-05-01 #Google #Android #infosec #vulnerability

2026-05-05 16:54:31 CEST

"The Center for AI Standards and Innovation at the Department of Commerce said on Tuesday that the agreement would allow it to evaluate the models before deployment and conduct research to assess their capabilities and security risks."
Reuters: Microsoft, Google and xAI to give US government early access to AI models for security checks https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/microsoft-xai-google-will-share-ai-models-with-us-govt-security-reviews-2026-05-05/ [@Reuters](https://flipboard.com/@Reuters ) #Microsoft #Google #Musk #infosec #LLM

2026-05-05 16:45:55 CEST

The company is Character Technologies.
"An investigator from the state agency that licenses professionals created an account on Character.AI, searched on the word 'psychiatry' and found a large number of characters, including one described as a “doctor of psychiatry.”
"That character held itself out as able to assess the investigator 'as a doctor' who is licensed in Pennsylvania, the lawsuit said."
AP: Pennsylvania sues AI company, saying its chatbots illegally hold themselves out as licensed doctors https://apnews.com/article/character-ai-chatbots-medical-advice-pennsylvania-46502067ed5b3cd9f9173f194ad30070 [@AssociatedPress](https://flipboard.com/@AssociatedPress ) #chatbots #bots

2026-05-05 16:36:54 CEST

Leave it to Meta to abuse privacy to the hilt.
Tech Crunch: Meta will use AI to analyze height and bone structure to identify if users are underage https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/05/meta-will-use-ai-to-analyze-height-and-bone-structure-to-identify-if-users-are-underage/ @npub14rz…23ph #Meta #privacy #biometrics

2026-05-04 18:39:51 CEST

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Almost did, repeatedly. That says something for GameStop's tenacity.
A blast from the past, but an instructive story:
CNBC: Netflix didn’t kill Blockbuster — how Netflix almost lost the movie rental wars https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/22/how-netflix-almost-lost-the-movie-rental-wars-to-blockbuster.html

2026-05-04 17:48:14 CEST

Computerworld: Opinion: Relying on LLMs is nearly impossible when AI vendors keep changing things https://www.computerworld.com/article/4166110/relying-on-llms-is-nearly-impossible-when-ai-vendors-keep-changing-things.html #LLM

2026-05-04 17:44:11 CEST

They're actually serious. Where's the money coming from?
Note: "GameStop’s market capitalization is currently below $12 billion — less than one-fourth the proposed deal size."
Variety: GameStop (Yes, GameStop) Makes $56 Billion Unsolicited Bid for eBay https://variety.com/2026/digital/news/gamestop-ebay-56-billion-bid-acquisition-1236736709/ [@Variety](https://flipboard.com/@Variety )

2026-05-04 17:29:57 CEST

Tenable: Security for AI: A strategic framework for closing the AI exposure gap https://www.tenable.com/blog/strategic-framework-for-securing-AI-with-exposure-management @npub1yf6…f0cf #infosec

2026-05-04 17:27:57 CEST

New.
Securonix: VENOMOUS#HELPER: Dual-RMM Phishing Campaign Leveraging JWrapper-Packaged SimpleHelp and ScreenConnect for Silent Remote Access https://www.securonix.com/blog/venomous-helper-phishing-campaign/ #infosec #phishing #Java

2026-05-04 16:22:23 CEST

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"My ego is bigger than yours."
"No, MY ego is bigger than yours. Follow the money."

2026-05-03 17:34:15 CEST

What a shame.
PC Gamer: One-time Google competitor Ask.com, formerly Ask Jeeves, throws in the towel after almost 30 years: 'Jeeves' spirit endures' https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/onetime-google-competitor-ask-com-formerly-ask-jeeves-throws-in-the-towel-after-almost-30-years-jeeves-spirit-endures/

2026-05-02 16:30:44 CEST

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And the question that came to mind after I saw that is whether U.S, AI companies are going to be "nationalized" for government use because once you've given your critical tech h to a war department, you can't take it back.

2026-05-01 20:14:55 CEST

Okay, so if you've got time on your hands, this is what you get.
PC Gamer: This historic OS was not stored digitally, so a fleet of historians have transcribed the source code from ancient print-outs in order to make it open source https://www.pcgamer.com/software/operating-systems/this-historic-os-was-not-stored-digitally-so-a-fleet-of-historians-have-transcribed-the-source-code-from-ancient-print-outs-in-order-to-make-it-open-source/ #opensource

2026-05-01 20:11:07 CEST

It's actually not funny, but to each his own.
GamesRadar: Former PlayStation boss blames "really sad" layoffs on "misjudgment" of companies: "It's funny to see the companies who shut down, lay off, the stock price goes up" [@GamesRadar](https://flipboard.com/@GamesRadar ) #Sony #PlayStation

2026-05-01 19:39:37 CEST

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"AI may potentially eliminate vulnerabilities but can’t stop social engineering and identity-based attacks driving modern breaches."
Arctic Wolf: Beyond the Bug: Why Cybersecurity Still Matters Even If AI Improves Secure Development https://arcticwolf.com/resources/blog/why-cybersecurity-still-matters-even-if-ai-improves-secure-development/ #infosec

2026-05-01 17:24:11 CEST

Well, you can't let Anthroopic have all the fun. OpenAI published this a couple of days ago. The paper says it's "an action plan for democratizing AI-Powered cyber defense." Maybe not enough criminals are getting their hands on these tools to "democratize" cyber attack?
OpenAI: Cybersecurity in the [Artificial] Intelligence Age https://cdn.openai.com/pdf/7ca95dce-4424-4b62-9eab-89233bb38f82/oai-cybersecurity-action-plan.pdf #OpenAI #infosec

2026-05-01 17:13:57 CEST

The Record: British cyber agency warns of looming ‘patch wave’ as AI speeds flaw discovery https://therecord.media/british-cyber-ai-patch-wave [@therecord_media](https://mastodon.social/@therecord_media ) #infosec

2026-05-01 17:10:44 CEST

Cisco published this yesterday: Introducing Model Provenance Kit: Know Where Your AI Models Come From https://blogs.cisco.com/ai/model-provenance-kit @npub1xkd…cc62
More:
Security Week: https://www.securityweek.com/cisco-releases-open-source-tool-for-ai-model-provenance/ @npub1nlp…l6ld #infosec #Cisco

2026-05-01 16:55:53 CEST

Crowdstrike had a blog post on this yesterday, though you'll have to figure out their "privacy" choices.
The Hacker News: Cybercrime Groups Using Vishing and SSO Abuse in Rapid SaaS Extortion Attacks https://thehackernews.com/2026/05/cybercrime-groups-using-vishing-and-sso.html @npub1yj6…pz3u #cybercrime #infosec #SaaS

2026-05-01 16:29:13 CEST

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He really loves money, doesn't he? I'm guessing he needs more in the next few months to bribe voters who escaped the various torture contraptions to force them to not vote or to vote a specific way. He's already up to his ears in that kind of thing.

2026-05-01 15:48:43 CEST

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Oh, is that right? Maybe that goal has been moved to the moon? That bonus isn't going to show up any time soon.

2026-04-30 20:00:37 CEST

Nacon should be blacklisted.
Kotaku: Insolvent Publisher Announces Gaming Showcase Just 24 Hours After Shutting Down RPG Studio As Union Calls On Fans Not To Buy Its Games https://kotaku.com/insolvent-publisher-announces-gaming-showcase-just-24-hours-after-shutting-down-rpg-studio-as-union-calls-on-fans-not-to-buy-its-games-2000692001 [@Kotaku](https://flipboard.com/@Kotaku )

2026-04-30 19:11:23 CEST

The magnificent AI can't handle this scourge.
Ransomware.live has listed Liberty Mutual Insurance https://www.ransomware.live/id/TGliZXJ0eSBNdXR1YWwgSW5zdXJhbmNlQGV2ZXJlc3Q
- ATF Aerospace https://www.ransomware.live/id/QVRGIEFlcm9zcGFjZUBha2lyYQ
- Del Monte Foods https://www.ransomware.live/id/RGVsIE1vbnRlIEZvb2RzQHBheW91dHNraW5n
- UK: Ash & Lacy Holdings https://www.ransomware.live/id/QXNoICYgTGFjeSBIb2xkaW5nc0BwYXlvdXRza2luZw
- Florida East Coast Railway https://www.ransomware.live/id/RmxvcmlkYSBFYXN0IENvYXN0IFJhaWx3YXlAcGF5b3V0c2tpbmc
Yesterday:
- Advanta Genetics LLC https://www.ransomware.live/id/QWR2YW50YSBHZW5ldGljcyBMTENAYXVyb3Jh
- Law Offices of Michael A. Freedman, P.A https://www.ransomware.live/id/TGF3IE9mZmljZXMgb2YgTWljaGFlbCBBLiBGcmVlZG1hbiwgUC5BLiAobWFmbGF3LmNvbSlAYXVyb3Jh
- defcon5italy.com https://www.ransomware.live/id/ZGVmY29uNWl0YWx5LmNvbUBsb2NrYml0NQ
- planetsport.ma https://www.ransomware.live/id/cGxhbmV0c3BvcnQubWFAbG9ja2JpdDU
Lots more: https://www.ransomware.live/ #infosec #ransomware

2026-04-30 19:01:27 CEST

Ars Technica: The hidden cost of Google’s AI defaults and the illusion of choice https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/04/googles-privacy-maze-how-gemini-traps-you-and-your-data/ @npub15wh…e9hw #Google #Gemini

2026-04-30 18:43:12 CEST

New.
KrebsonSecurity: Anti-DDoS Firm Heaped Attacks on Brazilian ISPs https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/04/anti-ddos-firm-heaped-attacks-on-brazilian-isps/ @npub1vc3…axsh #infosec #DDoS #botnet

2026-04-30 18:41:31 CEST

New:
Kaspersky: Silver Fox uses the new ABCDoor backdoor to target organizations in Russia and India https://securelist.com/silver-fox-tax-notification-campaign/119575/ @npub1ger…6hxz #infosec #APT #phishing #threatresearch

2026-04-30 18:36:52 CEST

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I don't know what's gotten into Sony, but this is already getting backlash.

2026-04-30 18:29:53 CEST

Cisco has tagged Nvidia for several zero-day reports https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_info @npub1xkd…cc62 #Nvidia #zeroday #infosec #vulnerability

2026-04-30 17:28:02 CEST

CISA now has this message on its website:
"Due to the lapse in federal funding, this website will not be actively managed."
The "read more" link, blocked by ublock Origin, leads to dhs.gov
That said, CISA and partners issued new guidance yesterday.
CISA: Adapting Zero Trust Principles to Operational Technology https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/adapting-zero-trust-principles-operational-technology #CISA #infosec

2026-04-30 17:12:24 CEST

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How could I forget? Somebody finally made him understand Mars isn't logistically or technologically feasible at this time. So, now we'll trash the moon instead.

2026-04-30 16:32:07 CEST

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A scary scenario. But Apple is now resisting new curbs on emissions, so like other "climate-friendly" companies, it's taking advantage of the deregulation because - why not?
When did the memo go out that Earth is disposable and that we can just pick up and to go to another planet so we can trash it as well?

2026-04-30 16:21:14 CEST

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Think of all the money Apple will make off other companies' agents on its devices without spending a dime on new data centers or infrastructure. Meanwhile, the company will observe and learn so that it can improve its nascent AI.

2026-04-29 19:14:36 CEST

Does it really want to be ahead of the pack or just a facilitator for the pack (a new revenue stream)?
"Right now, Apple doesn’t offer the world’s best AI services, but does offer the world’s best platform on which to run them."
Computerworld: Apple will be behind on AI — until it isn’t https://www.computerworld.com/article/4164979/apple-will-be-behind-on-ai-until-it-isnt.html @npub15sz…rfqd #Apple

2026-04-29 19:10:01 CEST

Are you on Snapchat?
Engadget: Snapchat is rolling out sponsored AI agents https://www.engadget.com/ai/snapchat-is-rolling-out-sponsored-ai-agents-162720124.html [@Engadget](https://flipboard.com/@Engadget ) #Snapchat

2026-04-29 18:25:41 CEST

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😂 . It's a start?

2026-04-29 18:23:11 CEST

Oops.
AP (from yesterda): Robot dogs with Musk and Zuckerberg heads roam around Berlin museum in Beeple’s new exhibit https://apnews.com/article/germany-berlin-robot-dogs-beeple-bezos-digital-art-4a2be2a4a4490553ad68c27beedfe83a [@AssociatedPress](https://flipboard.com/@AssociatedPress ) #robots #BigTech

2026-04-29 16:36:51 CEST

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That's kinda sad. More sophisticated suggests the threat actors have shiny new tools (AI) and new layers on top of a villainous malware, kinda like an onion, all dressed up for the prom. You peel off the layers and the onion is still the same.

2026-04-29 16:33:02 CEST

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That actually sounds like the right answer, though the AI vendors' selling point is that threat actors have become so sophisticated that the hapless humans need an AI model to automate finding the bugs for them.

2026-04-29 16:20:24 CEST

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A fair question. Now that you mention it. this feels like comparing apples and oranges.
Does an AI model verify the bugs it finds or does it just dump them on the humans to verify?
Does the AI model patch these vulnerabilities or is that up to the humans?
If the AI model only hunts for vulnerabilities, obscure and otherwise, without verifying and fixing them, then how much time is saved, compared to a similar hunt by a smarter, more experienced and intuitive human?

2026-04-28 18:58:49 CEST

Dell posted this yesterday, affects multiple CVEs:
Security Update for Dell Disk Library for mainframe Vulnerabilities https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000458131/dsa-2026-091-security-update-for-dell-disk-library-for-mainframe-vulnerabilities #infosec #Dell #vulnerability #Linux

2026-04-28 18:53:25 CEST

Nvidia has posted two advisories:
"NVIDIA NVFlare Dashboard contains a vulnerability in the user management and authentication system where an unauthenticated attacker may cause authorization bypass through user-controlled key."
- Critical: CVE-2026-24178, CVE-2026-24186, and CVE-2026-24204: NVIDIA FLARE SDK - April 2026 https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5819
"NVIDIA NemoClaw contains a vulnerability in the sandbox environment initialization component where a remote attacker may cause improper access control by sending prompt-injected content."
- High: CVE-2026-24222 and CVE-2026-24231: https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5837 #Nvidia #infoec #vulnerability

2026-04-28 18:31:35 CEST

Cisco has a new advisory for two critical vulnerabilities:
- CVE-2026-20147and CVE-2026-20148: Cisco Identity Services Engine Remote Code Execution and Path Traversal Vulnerabilities https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ise-rce-traversal-8bYndVrZ @npub1xkd…cc62 #Cisco
Broadcom:
High Severity: OM Spool Java Transformers vulnerabilities in OpenText Transformation Designer (OTD) - CVE-2026-5588, CVE-2025-59250, CVE-2025-12383, CVE-2025-48924, and CVE-2025-68161 https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/security-advisory #Broadcom
Tenable research advisories posted this yesterday:
Spring AI SQL Injection in PgVectorStore and friends https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2026-36 #infosec #vulnerability

2026-04-28 18:18:37 CEST

There's a lot of money in that kind of thing.
Engadget: Google and the Pentagon sign classified deal to give the Department of Defense unfettered access to its AI models https://www.engadget.com/ai/google-and-the-pentagon-sign-classified-deal-to-give-the-department-of-defense-unfettered-access-to-its-ai-models-155211834.html [@Engadget](https://flipboard.com/@Engadget ) #Google

2026-04-28 18:16:10 CEST

Wired: The Race Is on to Keep AI Agents From Running Wild With Your Credit Cards https://www.wired.com/story/the-race-is-on-to-keep-ai-agents-from-running-wild-with-your-credit-cards/ [@WIRED](https://flipboard.com/@WIRED ) @npub17lr…zzul #infosec

2026-04-28 17:58:19 CEST

From yesterday.
The Record: Tennessee becomes second state to ban cryptocurrency ATMs over scam concerns https://therecord.media/tennessee-bans-cryptocurrency-atms-over-scams [@therecord_media](https://mastodon.social/@therecord_media ) #fraud #scam

2026-04-28 17:56:50 CEST

The Record: Ukrainian police detain cybercrooks suspected of stealing thousands of Roblox accounts for resale https://therecord.media/ukraine-police-detain-hackers-suspected-of-stealing-roblox-accounts [@therecord_media](https://mastodon.social/@therecord_media ) #infosec #Roblox

2026-04-28 17:44:17 CEST

Infosecurity-Magazine: Medtronic Confirms Data Breach After ShinyHunters Claims https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/medtronic-data-breach-shinyhunters/ #databreach #infosec #ransomware

2026-04-28 17:42:12 CEST

New.
Check Point: VECT: Ransomware by design, Wiper by accident https://research.checkpoint.com/2026/vect-ransomware-by-design-wiper-by-accident/
More:
The Hacker News: VECT 2.0 Ransomware Irreversibly Destroys Files Over 131KB on Windows, Linux, ESXi https://thehackernews.com/2026/04/vect-20-ransomware-irreversibly.html @npub1yj6…pz3u #infosec #ransomware #Linux #Windows

2026-04-28 16:32:49 CEST

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That shouldn't be a problem for the ruling clique that's in bed with these investors. Get the lawsuits ready.

2026-04-28 16:15:50 CEST

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49.5% foreign-owned, with Saudi Arabia and other Persian Gulf involved.

2026-04-28 16:13:27 CEST

Vimeo has been listed by Ransomware.live https://www.ransomware.live/id/VmltZW8sIEluYy5Ac2hpbnlodW50ZXJz
Als0:
- A vague "Cybersecurity Vendor" listing https://www.ransomware.live/id/Q3liZXJzZWN1cml0eSBWZW5kb3JAcmFuc29taG91c2U
More: https://www.ransomware.live/ #ransomware #infosec #Vimeo