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This Is the Group That's Been Swatting US Universities
WIRED spoke to a self-proclaimed leader of an online group called Purgatory, which charged as little as $20 to call in fake threats against schools.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:
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Macron backs Bayrou and calls on budget critics to show responsibility
Spokesperson says government in โfighting spiritโ after PM called confidence vote he is expected to loseEmmanuel Macron has given his โfull supportโ to Franceโs beleaguered prime minister, Franรงois Bayrou, who is expected to lose a confidence vote next month, which would be likely to cause the government to collapse.Macron chaired a cabinet meeting on Wednesday as France faces a fresh political crisis. The government...
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Anthropic admits its AI is being used to conduct cybercrime
Anthropicโs agentic AI, Claude, has been "weaponized" in high-level cyberattacks, according to a new report published by the company. It claims to have successfully disrupted a cybercriminal whose "vibe hacking" extortion scheme targeted at least 17 organizations, including some related to healthcare, emergency services and government. Anthropic says the hacker attempted to extort some victims into paying six-figure...
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Someone Created First AI-Powered Ransomware Using OpenAI's gpt-oss:20b Model
Cybersecurity company ESET has disclosed that it discovered an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered ransomware variant codenamed PromptLock. Written in Golang, the newly identified strain uses the gpt-oss:20b model from OpenAI locally via the Ollama API to generate malicious Lua scripts in real-time. The open-weight language model was released by OpenAI earlier this month. "PromptLock
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Someone Created the First AI-Powered Ransomware Using OpenAI's gpt-oss:20b Model
Cybersecurity company ESET has disclosed that it discovered an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered ransomware variant codenamed PromptLock. Written in Golang, the newly identified strain uses the gpt-oss:20b model from OpenAI locally via the Ollama API to generate malicious Lua scripts in real-time. The open-weight language model was released by OpenAI earlier this month. "PromptLock
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Groom dies of injuries from celebratory gunfire after wedding in Turkey
State media report that Ali K, 23, was wounded by shots allegedly fired by a female relative of his wifeA groom has died of injuries he sustained from celebratory gunfire after his wedding in northern Turkey.As the newlyweds were being escorted home after the ceremony, the groom, identified as Ali K aged 23, was wounded by gunfire, allegedly at the hands of a female relative of his wife, the state news agency Anadolu...
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Octopus Energy founder appointed as UK government adviser
Greg Jackson expected to use three-year term on Cabinet Office board to push government to moderniseKeir Starmer has appointed the outspoken founder of Octopus Energy as an adviser, with a remit to challenge government thinking.Greg Jackson has joined the Cabinet Office board, an influential core of government advisers, as a non-executive member. Continue reading...
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Attention, Halloween fans: Some of the Home Depots giant animatronics are on sale for Labor Day
Select animatronics and inflatables from the Home Depot's 2025 Halloween collection are up to 50% off during its Labor Day sale.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Google Pixel 10 Initial Review: Constrained, concise, costly upgrades [Video]
The Pixel 10 feels like the biggest, broadest step into its own space since the introduction of the Pixel Pro lineup and the base model. It not only sits in the โbestโ position it can, but it is not as easy to recommend as I had initially hoped. moreโฆ
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Here are the 33 US AI startups that have raised $100M or more in 2025
Last year was monumental for the AI industry in the U.S. and beyond. How will 2025 compare?
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:China-based Linklogis partners with XRP Ledger to transform global supply chain finance
Chinese fintech company Linklogis has announced a partnership with the XRP Ledger (XRPL) to digitize global supply chain finance, according to a recent statement. The move will see Linklogis deploy its trade finance application on XRPLโs mainnet, a step aimed at scaling blockchain adoption for cross-border settlements. The collaboration is designed to unlock faster circulation [โฆ] The post China-based Linklogis...
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Pixel 10โs Add Me camera trick is getting a paw-some upgrade
You can now include larger groups and even your pets in group photos through Add Me.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:No Daily Hub on your Pixel 10? Hereโs how to sideload it
Your Pixel 10 might ship with an invisible or incomplete Daily Hub app, but there's a way to enable it.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:The Pixel 10 Pro phones got two more video upgrades you may have missed
Expect more flexible Night Sight Video and 8K/24fps video capture for more cinematic output.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:I tested the Pixel 10โs new telephoto camera, and the results are incredible
The Pixel 10's telephoto camera is real, and it's spectacular.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Google Pixel 10 review: The new smartphone standard
Google marked the tenth generation of Pixels with four new smartphones. While the โproโ and foldable Pixel 10 models might have no-compromise specs (and prices to match), Google has blurred the lines between its entry-level Pixel 10 and those premium devices. This year, the base Pixel 10 has a bigger battery, a new 5x zoom telephoto camera and almost as many AI features as the flagship Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro...
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL review: Redefining the smart in smartphone
In the โ90s, the term โsmartphoneโ emerged to denote devices with โadvanced computingโ features that allowed you to do more than just make calls. But if weโre being honest, applying that label to pocket-sized gadgets that ran cut-down versions of desktop PC apps with half-baked UIs was kind of overselling it. More recently though, weโve seen handsets like those from Google come with sophisticated features that simply...
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Pixel Studio for Pixel 10 just got better: Improved details, custom font packs, and more
Google is building on Pixel Studio's base with a new image generation model and more additions.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Pixel 10 reminds you not to cheap out on a quality screen protector
A dedicated screen will let you check for compatibility while setting up your Pixel 10.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Join me and the Android Authority team for a Pixel 10 series AMA right now!
Join me and six other Android Authority team members for an AMA session around the new Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro XL.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Pixel 10 turns into a smart display while charging โ even on older Pixel Stands
The new screensaver mode on the Pixel 10 works just fine with older Pixel Stands.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Lovehoneys holiday lineup is here early โ grab your sex toy advent calendar now
Shop five new 12- and 24-day sex toy calendars from Lovehoney, featuring brands like Womanizer and We-Vibe, and save over $540.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Recorder on the Pixel 10 is ready to turn your ideas into full-blown songs
Google's Recorder app isn't just for dictation, and on the Pixel 10 series debuts a new song-creation tool.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:I Got My Hands on the Pixel 10: The Impressive Triple-Camera Setup Isn't Its Only Wow Factor
Review: With a new telephoto camera, a bigger battery and a slew of integrated AI features, the $799 Pixel 10 is an enticing choice that nails the basics -- and then some.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Here are the 20 best and worst 100x zoom photos we took with the Pixel 10 Pro
Google's AI-powered strengths and weaknesses are pretty obvious.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Google Pixel 10 Pro review: AI, Qi2, and a spec bump too
Last year, Google proved it could make a phone that looks and feels like a true flagship, despite the software feeling like an AI jumble. This year, the Pixel 10 Pro starts to put AI features together in a way that actually makes sense - and it manages to upgrade the hardware a bit, too. [โฆ]
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Google Pixel 10 Pro Initial Review: How to build an AI* phone
While AIโs chatbot UI and prompt-based nature showcases the natural-language prowess of LLMs, I think a text field is daunting for most people. I see last yearโs Pixel 9 Pro as very much belonging to that initial wave of AI features where LLM capabilities are something you seek out by opening an app. In 12 months, Google has more naturally integrated AI into the core Pixel 10 Pro experience. moreโฆ
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Optimizing Docker Container Logging: Strategies for Scalability and Performance
In modern microservices, logging is vital for observability, performance, and incident response. Traditional logging fails at scale, causing latency and storage issues. This article details efficient logging strategies for Docker containers, including log driver selection and centralized aggregation, to mitigate bottlenecks and build a robust, scalable logging infrastructure for any deployment at scale. Understanding...
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:I've Spent Days Testing the Pixel 10 Pro XL and It's Quite the Android Phone
From gaming and the camera to new AI skills and the battery, I've been putting Google's new flagship phone through its paces.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Pixel 10 Pro review: Familiar hardware, filled with Googleโs AI
This vision of the Pixel encompasses Google's consumer AI suite. Google wants Pixel owners to live and breathe Google AI in all aspects of their lives through the new devices.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Microsoft details Storm-0501โs focus on ransomware in the cloud
The financially motivated threat group demonstrates deep knowledge of hybrid cloud environments, which allows it to rapidly steal sensitive data, destroy backups and encrypt systems for ransomware. The post Microsoft details Storm-0501โs focus on ransomware in the cloud appeared first on CyberScoop.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Claude for Chrome Extension Bakes AI Right Into the Browser
The limited rollout of Anthropic's browser extension comes as AI-powered browsers face scrutiny over security issues.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Gaylor Swift subreddit goes private after Taylors engagement, lots of mocking
The Gaylor Swift subreddit seems to have gone private after Taylor's engagement and lots of people mocking it.
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:The PS Plus monthly games for September include Psychonauts 2 and Stardew Valley
A new month is almost upon us, which means Sony is about to drop some fresh games that all PlayStation Plus members can keep in their collection as long as they maintain a subscription. There are some real standouts for September, including the iconic Stardew Valley and the long-awaited sequel Psychonauts 2. Stardew Valley is one of the most beloved farming/life sims of all time. You grow stuff, romance villagers and,...
Published on: August 27, 2025 | Source:Tommy Robinson will not be charged over alleged St Pancras assault, police say
British Transport Police say alleged victim โdid not wish to provide a statement to the investigationโThe far-right activist Tommy Robinson will not face charges over allegations he punched a man to the ground at a London train station, police and prosecutors have announced.Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after the incident on 28 July at St Pancras...
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