Topic: security improvements
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GitHub Tightens npm Security After Shai-Hulud Attack
The npm registry faces increasing threats from attacks like phishing campaigns and the self-propagating "Shai-Hulud" worm, leading GitHub to implement new security measures to protect the software supply chain. GitHub is strengthening authentication by requiring two-factor authentication (2FA) fo...
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The Tea App Returns: Explore Our New Website
The Tea app, a controversial platform for women to anonymously review men, has relaunched with a new website after being removed from the Apple App Store due to major data breaches that exposed sensitive user information. In response to past security failures, the company has implemented enhanced...
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Ransomware Profits Plummet as Victims Refuse to Pay
Ransomware payment rates have hit a record low of 23%, driven by improved corporate defenses and pressure from authorities not to pay cybercriminals. Attackers are increasingly using "double extortion" tactics, with data theft involved in over 76% of incidents, though payment rates for such attac...
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Microsoft's Tiny Windows 11 Update: Install in One Restart
The Windows 11 25H2 update features a streamlined installation requiring only one restart and includes enhanced security protocols, with official support extended through October 2027. It introduces new capabilities like native Wi-Fi 7 support and Quick Machine Recovery, while sharing core progra...
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Google Pixel Buds Pro Update: What's New?
Google has released firmware version 5.11 for the original Pixel Buds Pro, focusing on bug fixes and performance improvements without detailing specific changes. The update can be installed manually via the Pixel Buds app or a website, or automatically in the background when enabled on a compatib...
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Windows 11 2025 Update: Download Now
The Windows 11 2025 Update (version 25H2) is now available for download via Windows Update as a small enablement package, following its preview release last month. It includes all features from version 24H2, shares a code base for streamlined updates, and will receive monthly new features for bot...
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Claude Code's Web Version Arrives, But Sandboxing Is the Real Game-Changer
Anthropic has launched web and mobile interfaces for Claude Code, expanding its AI coding assistant beyond the command line, with the web version fully functional and the mobile app currently limited to iOS in early development. The web interface allows developers to grant direct GitHub repositor...
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Slack's New AI Features: How to Try the Upgrade Now
Slack is introducing AI capabilities and deeper Salesforce integration across all plans, enhancing workplace collaboration for both free and paid users. Free users gain real-time Salesforce channel integration and security improvements, while paid tiers receive AI-powered tools like automated sum...
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Claude Sonnet 4.5: Anthropic's Most Powerful AI for Coding
Anthropic has launched Claude Sonnet 4.5, its most advanced AI model for software development, which excels at creating production-ready applications and is available at the same pricing as its predecessor. The model leads in key coding benchmarks and demonstrated autonomous coding for extended p...
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Zigbee Update: Add Smart Home Devices Without a Hub
Zigbee 4.0 introduces Suzi, enabling devices to operate on lower frequency bands for improved signal reliability over longer distances and through obstructions, enhancing smart home connectivity. The update includes streamlined certification, batch commissioning for simultaneous device setup, and...
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Nevada Government Hit by Devastating Ransomware Attack
The ransomware attack began when a state employee inadvertently downloaded malware via a poisoned search ad, giving hackers persistent access to the government network. Nevada refused to pay the ransom and instead mobilized internal IT staff, who worked extensive overtime to rebuild systems, savi...
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