The European Central Bank (ECB) is seriously considering a digital euro. Why? Because in today's world, where technology is everywhere, having a backup payment method is crucial. Imagine a scenario where banks or payment services are hit by a cyberattack. What happens then? That's where a digital euro comes in. A digital euro could act as a safety net. If a bank's a...
The U. S. electric grid is facing a massive challenge. AI is booming, and it's hungry for power. Companies like Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, and Google are spending close to $100 billion on AI stuff. This huge demand is putting a lot of pressure on the grid. The grid, mostly built in the 1960s and 1970s, is struggling to keep up. AI is not going away. In fact, it's grow...
A hacker group has found a clever way to disable Windows Defender using a legitimate Intel driver. This method, known as a "Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver" (BYOVD) attack, has been active since mid-July 2025 and is being used in ransomware campaigns. The attackers use a driver from Intel's performance-tweaking tool, ThrottleStop, to gain deep access to the system. ...
The Pentagon has raised serious concerns about Microsoft's use of engineers based in China to maintain sensitive government computer systems. This issue came to light after an investigation revealed that U. S. personnel with security clearances were supervising these foreign engineers, often lacking the necessary expertise to do so effectively. The Pentagon has since...
When you toss out old gadgets, you might think your data is gone forever. But it's not that simple. Companies specializing in IT asset disposal (ITAD) have a big job: making sure data from old devices doesn't fall into the wrong hands. They handle everything from smartphones to computers and even medical devices. Whether they're recycling, refurbishing, or destroying...
Researchers have found a clever way to turn public domain controllers into weapons. They can be used to launch powerful DDoS attacks. This is a big deal because it doesn't require hackers to buy or control any infrastructure. They can stay hidden while causing chaos. The attack, called Win-DDoS, works by tricking domain controllers into sending lots of data to a tar...
Chinese hackers have been targeting a flaw in Microsoft's SharePoint software. This is not a new issue. They have been at it since early July. Microsoft has identified three groups involved: Linen Typhoon, Violet Typhoon, and Storm-2603. These groups are linked to China. Microsoft took action quickly. They released patches to fix the problem. The first patches came ...
A recent cyberattack targeted a key US agency that handles nuclear weapons. The breach happened through Microsoft SharePoint, a tool for managing documents. This agency, part of the Energy Department, is in charge of making and taking apart nuclear arms. The good news? No secret or important information was stolen. At least, that's what sources say. The attack also ...
A big change is coming to weather forecasting. A satellite program that has been helping predict hurricanes and other weather events for decades is shutting down. This is happening just as we enter the busiest part of hurricane season. The program, run by the U. S. Department of Defense, has been collecting important weather data since the 1960s. This data has been ...
Windows 10 will no longer receive security updates after October 14, 2025. This is a big deal for businesses still using the old OS. Many are slow to upgrade, especially in healthcare and finance. These industries often have outdated hardware that can't run Windows 11. In the Americas, only 43% of business devices have made the switch, compared to 70% in Europe. Larg...