Quantum key distribution (QKD) is no longer just a lab experiment. Trials in London and a commercial service in Paris are proving its real-world potential. However, the push for standardization is now the critical battle for its future.
In a major shift, Docker has open-sourced its previously paid Docker Hardened Images (DHI) under the Apache 2.0 license. These Alpine and Debian-based images promise dramatically reduced vulnerabilities and a much smaller footprint. A paid enterprise tier with extended support remains for regulated
A review of 470 open source pull requests reveals AI-generated code introduces significantly more and worse bugs. While it cuts down on spelling errors, the trade-off in logic, security, and performance issues is substantial.
Google is discontinuing its free Dark Web Report service, which scanned for your personal info on the dark web. The feature will stop looking for new data on January 15, 2026, and all collected data will be deleted on February 16, 2026.
Microsoft has confirmed that recent Windows 11 security updates are breaking VPN connectivity for some users. The problem primarily affects enterprise users running the Windows Subsystem for Linux. A fix is still under investigation.
The barrier to large-scale fraud is gone. With AI tools, anyone can become a threat, forcing a complete overhaul of how companies verify identity and content.
A critical vulnerability in the React JavaScript library, CVE-2025-55182, is under widespread attack. Chinese state-sponsored groups, Iranian actors, and cryptominers are exploiting it to hijack servers. Patches are available and urgently needed.
Hackers stole the Social Security numbers, addresses, and birthdates of 5.6 million Americans from credit applications submitted to auto dealers. The breach happened through a compromised third-party vendor and an insecure API. If you applied for a car loan between May and October 2025, your data is
Employees turning to unapproved AI tools is a loud form of feedback, not disloyalty. The real problem is a tech stack that creates friction instead of removing it. Security risks are huge, but the solution is to build guardrails into platforms people actually want to use.
A critical WinRAR vulnerability patched in June 2025 is now being actively exploited because users aren’t updating. This 30-year-old app’s legacy code and outdated user base make it a recurring security risk.
