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Meta Employee Under Investigation for Alleged 30,000 Private Image Breach

Former Meta engineer faces UK cybercrime probe over alleged 30,000 private image breach. The incident, uncovered a year ago, follows Meta's history of security lapses, including GDPR fines and past data leaks. Authorities investigate unauthorized access, while regulators stress the need for stronger data protections.

E-Bike and E-Scooter Fires Surge to Record High as Lithium Battery Failures and Unregulated Sales Drive Crisis

E-bike and e-scooter fires hit record highs in 2025, with 432 e-bike fires and 147 e-scooter fires linked to faulty lithium batteries and unregulated sales. London, Manchester, and Nottinghamshire saw surging incidents, prompting UK and U.S. regulators to tighten safety rules amid growing concerns over counterfeit products and unsafe charging practices.

Neuro-Symbolic AI Cuts Energy Use by 100x, Boosts Accuracy

Neuro-symbolic AI slashes energy use by 100x while boosting accuracy, with robotic systems achieving 95% success in complex tasks. This breakthrough could revolutionize energy-efficient AI applications, from robotics to smart grids, addressing rising global electricity demands.

Caltech and Oratomic researchers suggest 10,000 qubits could crack encryption schemes

Caltech and Oratomic researchers suggest quantum computers with 10,000 qubits could crack ECC and RSA-2048, though no breaches have occurred in 2026. The study highlights reduced qubit thresholds via advanced error correction, raising future risks but not immediate threats.

Quantum Computing Threatens Bitcoin’s Encryption, Drives Post-Quantum Research

Quantum computing threatens Bitcoin's encryption, with studies showing potential key in minutes. Post-quantum research accelerates as 35% of Bitcoin’s supply faces risk, spurring market volatility and urgent upgrades to secure digital assets.

Bitcoin’s $1.3 Trillion Quantum Threat Fuels Security Race

Bitcoin's $1.3 trillion ecosystem faces a quantum computing threat, with Google warning advanced quantum systems could crack its encryption by 2029, risking 1.7 million BTC. Urgent upgrades to post-quantum cryptography are needed to secure vulnerable addresses and prevent potential market collapse.

Iranians cross border to Turkey for internet access

Iranians cross into Turkey to access internet amid severe domestic shutdowns, affecting 92 million citizens. The government's censorship, including blocking 5 million sites, has disrupted communication and commerce, prompting cross-border travel and reliance on diaspora-driven tools like the Conduit app to bypass restrictions.

Quantum Computers Could Crack Bitcoin in 9 Minutes via Shor’s Algorithm

Quantum computers could crack Bitcoin's security in 9 minutes via Shor's algorithm, exploiting ECDLP vulnerabilities exacerbated by the Taproot upgrade. Experts urge post-quantum cryptography to mitigate risks before quantum threats materialize.

India’s Courts Integrate AI Tools to Tackle Backlog Amid Bias Concerns

India's courts deploy AI tools like SUPACE and Adalat.AI to tackle a 50M-case backlog, aiming to streamline processes but facing bias concerns over algorithmic disparities. Legal scholars warn historical data risks perpetuating societal inequalities, urging cautious integration to preserve judicial discretion.

Rowhammer Attacks Exploit Nvidia GPUs’ GDDR Memory for System Control

Cybersecurity researchers uncover new Rowhammer attacks exploiting Nvidia GPUs' GDDR memory, enabling system control via cloud environments. Exploits like GDDRHammer threaten AI model integrity, prompting urgent mitigation calls as GPU vulnerabilities persist.
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Italy confiscates €200M in assets linked to late Sicilian mafia boss

Italian authorities seized €200M in assets linked to late Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, spanning multiple countries and targeting drug trafficking networks. The operation highlights global efforts to disrupt Cosa Nostra's financial reach, though experts note challenges in fully dismantling the organization's decentralized structure.

Iran Lifts Internet Blackout, Restrictions Remain

Iran lifts 88-day internet blackout, but access remains limited at 50% of pre-shutdown levels under President Masoud Pezeshkian’s 'pro-internet' policy, which prioritizes paid access over free expression, amid ongoing censorship and geopolitical tensions under President Trump’s administration.

NASA’s JWST detects daily cloud cycle on exoplanet WASP-94A b

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured the first direct observation of a daily cloud cycle on exoplanet WASP-94A b, revealing magnesium silicate clouds forming in the morning and dissipating at night, reshaping understanding of its atmospheric chemistry. The discovery, published in *Science*, marks a breakthrough in studying Hot Jupiters’ dynamic weather patterns.

U.S. strikes Iranian drone sites near Strait of Hormuz for second time in three days

U.S. strikes Iranian drone sites near Strait of Hormuz for second time in three days, escalating tensions. Both sides claim defensive actions, but conflicting accounts and strategic stakes over energy routes raise concerns. President Trump’s administration faces balancing escalation with diplomacy amid regional risks.