A widespread scam operation on GitHub involves thousands of repositories distributing malware disguised as game mods and cracked software. The malware, known as Redox stealer, collects sensitive data including passwords, crypto wallets, and gaming accounts from victims' computers, then sends it to Discord servers for exploitation.
Government access to personal data through tech giants has dramatically increased, with Meta, Google, and Apple sharing details of 3.16 million accounts over the past decade. The US government made nearly 500,000 data requests to Google and Meta in the last measured 12 months, exceeding all other 14 Eyes Alliance members combined. These companies' business models prevent them from implementing strong privacy protections, as they rely heavily on user tracking for revenue.
DOGE's widespread disruption of federal agencies has resulted in significant staffing cuts, program terminations, and institutional knowledge loss across multiple sectors. The organization's actions have impacted critical areas including cybersecurity, scientific research, social services, and international aid programs. The consequences of these cuts are expected to have long-lasting effects on government operations and public services.
Nigerian entrepreneurs are developing local cloud infrastructure alternatives to AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, offering naira-based payments and data sovereignty solutions. The rise of homegrown cloud providers like Nebula, Nobus, and Galaxy addresses challenges faced by Nigerian tech companies dealing with currency depreciation and data localization needs. In response to local competition, AWS has started accepting naira payments, while Nigerian providers leverage shared data centers to build cost-effective infrastructure.
IBM has completed its $6.4 billion acquisition of HashiCorp, integrating advanced cloud infrastructure automation and security capabilities into its portfolio. The merger aims to help enterprises manage hybrid cloud environments more efficiently, with HashiCorp's Terraform and Vault products now available through IBM's automation software lineup. The acquisition strengthens IBM's position in multiple growth areas including Red Hat, watsonx, and IT automation.
Superglue is an open-source proxy server that simplifies API integration by automatically handling configuration, data transformation, and schema validation. The solution enables seamless connectivity to various data sources while providing features like LLM-powered mapping, smart pagination, and flexible authentication.
Memory safety vulnerabilities have been a persistent security challenge costing billions, prompting a call for industry-wide standardization and secure-by-design practices. Recent advancements in memory-safe languages like Rust and hardware technologies offer promising solutions for widespread adoption. Google advocates for establishing a common framework to assess memory safety assurances and drive industry-wide adoption of secure practices.
SpaceX is launching a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a mini data center to the moon as part of Lonestar Data Holdings' mission to establish lunar data storage facilities. The project aims to protect sensitive data from Earth-based hazards and bypass data sovereignty restrictions through space-based storage solutions. The initiative faces challenges like latency and maintenance but offers advantages including natural cooling and potential renewable power operations.
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Automattic over blocking WP Engine's access to WordPress.org services, affecting hundreds of thousands of customers. The lawsuit alleges deliberate sabotage and unfair competition, seeking damages and an injunction to prevent Automattic from interfering with competitors. The case highlights concerns about WordPress.org's governance and Automattic's control over critical WordPress infrastructure.
A massive power outage in Chile affected 8 million homes across 14 regions, disrupting transportation, internet, and mobile services. The government declared a state of emergency and implemented a curfew while investigating the cause of the blackout, which stemmed from a disrupted high-voltage transmission line. By Wednesday, 90% of affected areas had power restored, though 220,000 customers remained without electricity.