Friday, February 6, 2026

Massive data breach exposes over 8 billion records - here's what we know

Microsoft Teams lets you shout about your qualifications, and Notepad++ hit by Chinese hackers
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Massive Chinese data breach allegedly spills 8.7 billion records - here's what we know
Someone kept a gigantic database unlocked on the internet, allowing researchers (and likely, hackers, too) to find it.
 
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Notepad++ hit by suspected Chinese state-sponsored hackers - here's what we know so far
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Notepad++ hit by suspected Chinese state-sponsored hackers - here's what we know so far
Notepad++ targeted and used to deliver poisoned updates to a select group of victims.
 
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The 2026 ecommerce edit: A founder's guide to ecommerce essentials
From a winning tech stack to ecommerce essentials, find everything you need to start selling online in 2026.
 
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'What will people do in the year 2050, given the enormous intellectual power computers are likely to have?': The man Google calls the spiritual father of AI asked big questions in 1991 — 35 years later, we're still wrestling with the answers
Ray Kurzweil's 1991 AI predictions feel strikingly familiar today, revealing how progress advanced faster than our understanding of intelligence and purpose.
 
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Microsoft Teams will now let you shout about how great you are at work
Show off your 'skills' with an updated profile on Microsoft Teams
 
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Adobe reverses decision to discontinue Animate, apologizes for 'confusion and angst within the community'
Adobe says it will keep Animate in maintenance mode instead of fully discontinuing it, keeping important support and security updates.
 
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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

The largest DDoS attack took place this week - but barely anyone would have noticed it

Hugging Face hijacked for malware, and 5 million Panera Bread customers feared affected in attack
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Hugging Face platform hijacked to send out Android malware - here's what we know so far
Popular AI platform Hugging Face is being used for Android malware which can take over compromised devices.
 
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Panera Bread data breach much more serious than we thought - over 5 million customers were hit, new reports claim
Panera Bread customer data leaked on the dark web, allowing researchers to determine how many people were hit.
 
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The biggest DDoS attack ever has been detected - but fortunately you probably barely noticed it
Cloudflare mitigated a major attack on a telco which broke all previous records.
 
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Dating apps Bumble and Match reportedly hit in cyberattack - user data potentially stolen, here's what we know
ShinyHunters strike again, and this time they're targeting dating apps.
 
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Malwarebytes and ChatGPT team up to check all of those suspicious texts, emails, and URLs with one simple phrase
Malwarebytes and ChatGPT are teaming up to provide quick, easy, and free scam checking with just one simple phrase
 
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Best Antivirus Software of 2026: Expert Reviews, Testing, and Rankings
We've tested the best antivirus available in 2026, and Bitdefender is still number one.
 
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Fake Moltbot AI assistant just spreads malware - so AI fans, watch out for scams
Crooks are impersonating popular Moltbot AI assistant to deploy trojan malware, so be on your guard.
 
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Friday, January 30, 2026

Nike investigates possible major data breach - here's what we know

Great portable power station deals for the winter storms, and how could AI hit jobs?
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Nike investigating mega security breach as hackers claim to have stolen 1.4TB of data
WorldLeaks adds Nike to its data leak site, but did it steal customer data?
 
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Google takes the fight to IPIDEA and removes millions of devices from criminal network
One of the largest residential proxy services takes a hit after Google gets involved.
 
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Cisco CEO says effects of AI will cause "carnage" in the jobs market
Cisco CEO says "carnage" will hit future labor markets, IMF MD likens AI to a "tsunami" that will change how we see work.
 
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US Army signs multi-billion dollar Salesforce deal - giving military recruiters access to Slack
Salesforce will provide productivity and collaboration software to the US Army for five to ten years in a multibillion-dollar deal.
 
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Major US city takes bold decision to ban single-use printer cartridges but will others follow suit?
A proposed ban on single-use ink cartridges in Los Angeles exposes the hidden environmental and financial cost of home printing.
 
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Hurry! With storms causing outages, the Mango Power E portable power station is just $1,399 — a huge $2,851 saving that helps keep the lights on
Mango Power E home backup and portable power station is 67% off at $1,399 and includes four AC outlets, USB-C up to 100W, and RV 30A support.
 
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