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The Register business and news from across the web.- Morning Safety DanceThe White House has significantly shortened the deadline for phasing out quantum-vulnerable cryptography. Separately, Mythos has identified a memory leak dubbed 'Squidbleed' that has been present since the Clinton era.
- Morning Safety DanceThe Register reports that Russia's spy agency claims foreign intelligence services have turned officials' smartphones into surveillance devices. This alleged espionage operation highlights concerns about mobile device security.
- Evening Safety DanceTroops' phones have leaked location data to foreign adversaries, highlighting significant security vulnerabilities. Security teams are struggling to keep pace with AI's rapid advancements in cracking cloud security measures. The Chrome browser is also set to receive a major update.
- Evening Safety DanceThis article discusses recent incidents of data theft, including "cookie thieves" stealing development secrets and the potential for hackers to breach encrypted USB drives. It highlights the ongoing challenges in cybersecurity and data protection.
- Evening Safety DanceA severe Linux security threat has emerged, catching many by surprise. Separately, the FBI has stated that China's hacker-for-hire operations are 'out of control,' indicating a significant global cybersecurity concern.
- Saturday Safety DanceADT, America's largest home security brand, has confirmed a data breach linked to the ShinyHunters group. Separately, a crime crew is impersonating a help desk and abusing Microsoft Teams chats. These incidents highlight ongoing cybersecurity threats.
- Evening Safety DanceThe Register reports on a sophisticated job scam targeting game developers. The article details the methods used by scammers and advises developers on how to protect themselves.
- Morning Safety DanceFrance's national identity agency is investigating a reported data breach affecting approximately 19 million records. The incident raises concerns about the security of sensitive personal information held by the agency.
- Evening Legal BriefsWebloc is reportedly tracking 500 million phones for U.S. law enforcement. Separately, the U.S. has seen a second guilty plea linked to the Scattered Spider cybercrime group.
- Morning Safety DanceAn article from The Register suggests that the United Kingdom's reliance on Big Tech companies poses a significant national security risk. The piece explores the implications of this dependence on the country's infrastructure and data.
- Morning Safety DanceMeta is reportedly ending end-to-end encryption for Instagram direct messages, raising concerns about data privacy. Separately, federal agencies have disrupted large IoT botnets responsible for significant DDoS attacks.
- Morning Legal BriefsUK police have suspended live facial recognition technology following a study that revealed racial bias. Separately, the co-founder of a major datacenter company faces charges for allegedly smuggling $2.5 billion worth of AI chips to China.
- Morning Safety DanceAge-check technology is being implemented despite user dissatisfaction, with details on its functionality being revealed. Separately, Iran has launched a cyberattack against a medical technology firm, signaling potential future threats. A free privacy tool is also mentioned.
- Morning Safety DanceRoblox has launched a new real-time chat rephrasing feature aimed at maintaining civility within its platform. The article also touches on broader topics of privacy controls and cybersecurity threats, referencing reports from BBC and The Register concerning Iranian hacking attempts on IP cameras.