News for January 11, 2026

News for January 11, 2026

By I_g_o_r | Some news | 10 Jan 2026


Hackers claim to hack Resecurity, firm says it was a honeypot

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-claim-resecurity-hack-firm-says-it-was-a-honeypot/

 

Stolen Credentials Create Self-Sustaining Malware Cycles

https://ground.news/article/stolen-credentials-create-self-sustaining-malware-cycles_fe8f32

 

9.3 Million Americans Work Multiple Jobs To Make Ends Meet

https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/93-million-americans-work-multiple-jobs-make-ends-meet

 

User Loses $1.08 Million in Aave Ethereum LBTC Due to Malicious Signature

https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/01-03-2026-user-loses-1-08-million-in-aave-ethereum-lbtc-due-to-malicious-signature-34588372056233

 

Quantum Computing Isn't the Future? Here's What Intel Found

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eskWljrq9k

 

A Newly Created Polymarket Account Made $436,759.61 on Nicolás Maduro’s Capture

https://gizmodo.com/a-newly-created-polymarket-account-made-436759-61-on-nicolas-maduros-capture-2000705118

 

Six reasons you shouldn’t trust five-star reviews for apps or hardware

https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/05/six-reasons-you-shouldnt-trust-five-star-reviews-for-apps-or-hardware/

 

Free Starlink internet arriving in Venezuela following capture of Nicolás Maduro

https://www.neowin.net/news/free-starlink-internet-arriving-in-venezuela-following-capture-of-nicols-maduro/

 

Starknet Faces Mainnet Disruption Amid Ongoing Reliability Concerns

https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/01-05-2026-starknet-faces-mainnet-disruption-amid-ongoing-reliability-concerns-34675932127170

https://www.theblock.co/post/384294/starknet-outage-second-major-disruption-since-grinta-rollout

 

French and Malaysian authorities are investigating Grok for generating sexualized deepfakes

https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/04/french-and-malaysian-authorities-are-investigating-grok-for-generating-sexualized-deepfakes/

 

The Bitcoin Scandal They Covered Up

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBJu8C3lPJU

 

FT Exposes The Literal Definition Of Ponzi-Scheming In Private Equity

https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/ft-exposes-literal-definition-ponzi-scheming-private-equity

 

AI Deepfakes Are Impersonating Pastors to Try to Scam Their Congregations

https://www.wired.com/story/ai-deepfakes-are-impersonating-pastors-to-try-and-scam-their-congregations/

 

Phishing Campaign Targets Crypto Investors with Fake MetaMask Alerts

https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/01-05-2026-phishing-campaign-targets-crypto-investors-with-fake-metamask-alerts-34674390987713

 

Why MP4 Video Is Broken for the Modern Web

https://hackernoon.com/why-mp4-video-is-broken-for-the-modern-web

 

Kimwolf Botnet Exploits 2 Million Devices to Build a Global Proxy Infrastructure

https://gbhackers.com/kimwolf-botnet/

https://www.securityweek.com/kimwolf-android-botnet-grows-through-residential-proxy-networks/

https://securityaffairs.com/186559/malware/kimwolf-botnet-leverages-residential-proxies-to-hijack-2m-android-devices.html

https://thehackernews.com/2026/01/kimwolf-android-botnet-infects-over-2.html

 

How To Build Ransomware-Resilient AI Data Pipelines: A Practical Guide for Modern Enterprises

https://hackread.com/building-ransomware-resilient-ai-data-pipelines/

 

The Accidental Discovery That Changed Physics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxXl8zQIIZI

 

VVS Stealer, a new python malware steals Discord credentials

https://securityaffairs.com/186542/malware/vvs-stealer-a-new-python-malware-steals-discord-credentials.html

 

Ledger Experiences Another Data Breach Linked to Global-e

https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/01-05-2026-ledger-experiences-another-data-breach-linked-to-global-e-34673470235194

https://www.theblock.co/post/384275/ledger-customers-data-leak-payment-processor

 

Researcher Spotlights WhatsApp Metadata Leak as Meta Begins Rolling Out Fixes

https://www.securityweek.com/researcher-spotlights-whatsapp-metadata-leak-as-meta-begins-rolling-out-fixes/

 

First AI-Designed Drug Nears Final Trials Before Approval

https://ground.news/article/first-ai-designed-drug-nears-final-trials-before-approval_68821f

 

The State of Cybersecurity in 2025: Key Segments, Insights, and Innovations

https://thehackernews.com/2026/01/the-state-of-cybersecurity-in-2025key.html

 

NordVPN denies breach claims, says attackers have "dummy data"

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nordvpn-denies-breach-claims-says-attackers-have-dummy-data/

 

Hackers Steal $35M in Cryptocurrency Following LastPass Breach

https://gbhackers.com/hackers-steal-35m-in-cryptocurrency-following-lastpass-breach/

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/historic-lastpass-breach-enabling-cryptocurrency-theft-investigation-reveals

 

Sedgwick discloses data breach after TridentLocker ransomware attack

https://securityaffairs.com/186525/data-breach/sedgwick-discloses-data-breach-after-tridentlocker-ransomware-attack.html

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sedgwick-confirms-breach-at-government-contractor-subsidiary/

 

Real UFO Sightings | UFO Footage 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibadKsZo5ek

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHdhFotnSuQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbx9Co4x1U0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17l4JCgyGUI

 

Bitlight Labs' X Account Potentially Compromised, Users Urged to Exercise Caution

https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/01-05-2026-bitlight-labs-x-account-potentially-compromised-users-urged-to-exercise-caution-34658413410242

 

Crimson Collective Claims Alleged Breach of Brightspeed Fiber Network

https://gbhackers.com/fiber-network/

 

Nearly half a million patients exposed in healthcare breach - here's what we know

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/nearly-half-a-million-patients-exposed-in-healthcare-breach-heres-what-we-know

 

Social Security Will Be Insolvent In Six Years. What's Congress Going To Do?

https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/social-security-will-be-insolvent-six-years-whats-congress-going-do

 

Weekly Recap: IoT Exploits, Wallet Breaches, Rogue Extensions, AI Abuse & More

https://thehackernews.com/2026/01/weekly-recap-iot-exploits-wallet.html

 

Startup Debuts Consumer Exoskeleton Starting at $1,199

https://ground.news/article/startup-debuts-consumer-exoskeleton-starting-at-1-199_de208b

 

ClickFix attack uses fake Windows BSOD screens to push malware

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/clickfix-attack-uses-fake-windows-bsod-screens-to-push-malware/

 

Brightspeed Investigating Cyberattack

https://www.securityweek.com/brightspeed-investigating-cyberattack/

 

New Zealand orders review into ManageMyHealth cyberattack

https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/05/nz_managemyhealth_breach_review/

 

The Quantum Light Revolution: Why This Changes Everything

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFJTlFgO4ho

 

Researchers Warn of Data Exposure Risks in Claude Chrome Extension

https://hackread.com/data-exposure-risk-claude-chrome-extension/

 

Security Breach on Arbitrum Network Involving TMX Contracts

https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/01-06-2026-security-breach-on-arbitrum-network-involving-tmx-contracts-34700506783290

 

US broadband provider Brightspeed investigates breach claims

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-broadband-provider-brightspeed-investigates-breach-claims/

 

Solana Network Faces Challenges with Late Packing and Slot Timing Games

https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/01-06-2026-solana-network-faces-challenges-with-late-packing-and-slot-timing-games-34701730359577

 

Sedgwick Confirms Cyberattack on Government Subsidiary

https://www.securityweek.com/sedgwick-confirms-cyberattack-on-government-subsidiary/

 

How ZachXBT exposed a Coinbase impersonation scam using onchain clues

https://cointelegraph.com/news/how-zachxbt-exposed-a-coinbase-impersonation-scam-using-onchain-clues

 

Taiwanese infrastructure suffered over 2.5 million Chinese cyberattacks per day in 2025, report reveals

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/taiwanese-infrastructure-suffered-over-2-5-million-chinese-cyberattacks-per-day-in-2025-report-reveals

 

U.S. Department of Justice Sells BTC Despite Federal Guidelines

https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/01-06-2026-u-s-department-of-justice-sells-btc-despite-federal-guidelines-34696816520585

 

Researchers Trap Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters in Honeypot

https://www.securityweek.com/researchers-trap-scattered-lapsus-hunters-in-honeypot/

https://securityaffairs.com/186586/cyber-crime/resecurity-went-on-the-cyber-offensive-when-shiny-objects-trick-shiny-hunters.html

 

Critical AdonisJS Vulnerability Allows Remote Attackers to Write Files on Server

https://gbhackers.com/adonisjs-vulnerability/

 

Grok apologizes for creating image of young girls in “sexualized attire”

https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2026/01/grok-apologizes-for-creating-image-of-young-girls-in-sexualized-attire

 

Hacker Withdraws 1,000 ETH from Aave Following Multi-Signature Wallet Theft

https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/01-06-2026-hacker-withdraws-1-000-eth-from-aave-following-multi-signature-wallet-theft-34714324498490

 

Your smart TV is watching you and nobody's stopping it

https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/05/smart_tv_surveillance_opinion/

 

User Loses $230,000 in Crypto Due to Malicious Transactions

https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/01-06-2026-user-loses-230-000-in-crypto-due-to-malicious-transactions-34715247782513

 

U.S. Just PRINTED $74.6 Billion – Brace For Impact As Money Reset Begins

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reyIq6fer6Q

 

How to Build Your First AI Agent and Deploy it to Sevalla

https://hackernoon.com/how-to-build-your-first-ai-agent-and-deploy-it-to-sevalla

 

Washington Post Won't Say Why Trust In Vaccines Is Gone

https://www.zerohedge.com/medical/washington-post-wont-say-why-trust-vaccines-gone

 

Crypto wallet shop Ledger confirms customer data lifted in Global-e snafu

https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/06/ledger_globale_breach/

 

Did DOJ Prosecutors Violate Trump's Executive Order By Selling Forfeited Samourai Wallet Bitcoin?

https://www.zerohedge.com/crypto/did-doj-prosecutors-violate-trumps-executive-order-selling-forfeited-samourai-wallet-bitcoin

 

Threat Actors Exploit Office Assistant to Deliver Malicious Mltab Browser Plugin

https://gbhackers.com/mltab-browser-plugin/

 

Cyber Risk Trends for 2026: Building Resilience, Not Just Defenses

https://www.securityweek.com/cyber-risk-trends-for-2026-building-resilience-not-just-defenses/

 

Scientists create robots smaller than a grain of salt that can think

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260105165815.htm

 

New VVS Stealer Malware Targets Discord Users via Fake System Errors

https://hackread.com/vvs-stealer-malwar-discord-system-errors/

 

How generative AI accelerates identity attacks against Active Directory

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-generative-ai-accelerates-identity-attacks-against-active-directory/

 

How to Avoid Phishing Incidents in 2026: A CISO Guide

https://hackread.com/how-to-avoid-phishing-incidents-2026-ciso-guide/

 

What is Identity Dark Matter?

https://thehackernews.com/2026/01/what-is-identity-dark-matter.html

 

Kimwolf Android botnet abuses residential proxies to infect internal devices

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kimwolf-android-botnet-abuses-residential-proxies-to-infect-internal-devices/

 

Hackers use 'Blue Screen of Death' malware to target victims

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/hackers-use-blue-screen-of-death-malware-to-target-victims

 

The world is front-running America in gold

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2026-01-05/world-front-running-america-gold

 

Ledger Wallet Data Breach (everything you need to know)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on23yEJHhro

 

CloudEyE MaaS Downloader and Cryptor Infects Over 100,000 Users Globally

https://gbhackers.com/cloudeye-maas/

 

Tether Introduces Scudo for Simplified Gold Transactions

https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/01-06-2026-tether-introduces-scudo-for-simplified-gold-transactions-34722005812106

https://www.theblock.co/post/384488/tether-satoshi-style-scudo-unit-gold-backed-xaut-token

 

Investigating the FIRST Solid State Battery in HISTORY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8PjlwZVLVE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qsi-TS8PX7U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-aPS2AwMbc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9xriZvZuKs

 

Jaguar Land Rover wholesale volumes down 43% after cyberattack

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/jaguar-land-rover-wholesale-volumes-down-43-percent-after-cyberattack/

 

2026 Global Strategy Briefing For Boards on Quantum Preparedness (for Non-Technical Audiences)

https://thequantuminsider.com/2026/01/06/guest-post-2026-global-strategy-briefing-for-boards-on-quantum-preparedness-for-non-technical-audiences/

 

Russia-linked APT UAC-0184 uses Viber to spy on Ukrainian military in 2025

https://securityaffairs.com/186571/apt/russia-linked-apt-uac-0184-uses-viber-to-spy-on-ukrainian-military-in-2025.html

 

Fake Booking Emails Redirect Hotel Staff to Fake BSoD Pages Delivering DCRat

https://thehackernews.com/2026/01/fake-booking-emails-redirect-hotel.html

https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/06/russia_hackers_hotel_bsods/

 

Trump Media Begins Site Selection for First Commercial Fusion Plant

https://ground.news/daily-briefing/trump-media-tae-begin-site-search-for-fusion-plant_ea8b13

 

New D-Link flaw in legacy DSL routers actively exploited in attacks

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-d-link-flaw-in-legacy-dsl-routers-actively-exploited-in-attacks/

 

Founder of Spyware Maker PcTattletale Pleads Guilty To Hacking, Advertising Surveillance Software

https://yro.slashdot.org/story/26/01/07/0033238/founder-of-spyware-maker-pctattletale-pleads-guilty-to-hacking-advertising-surveillance-software

 

South Korea Considers Preventive Freezing Mechanism for Crypto Transactions

https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/01-06-2026-south-korea-considers-preventive-freezing-mechanism-for-crypto-transactions-34726310868194

 

This WebUI vulnerability allows remote code execution - here's how to stay safe

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/this-webui-vulnerability-allows-remote-code-execution-heres-how-to-stay-safe

 

How to Kick Hackers Off Your Phone Fast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2Nhe-AQJQk

 

Stephen Miller Asserts US Has Right To Take Greenland, & Wouldn't Even Have To Fight For It

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/top-trump-aide-asserts-us-has-right-take-greenland-wouldnt-even-have-fight-it

 

Two Chrome Extensions Caught Stealing ChatGPT and DeepSeek Chats from 900,000 Users

https://thehackernews.com/2026/01/two-chrome-extensions-caught-stealing.html

 

This new accessory claims to turn your MacBook into a touchscreen laptop

https://www.neowin.net/news/this-new-accessory-claims-to-turn-your-macbook-into-a-touchscreen-laptop/

 

Humongous 52-inch Dell monitor will make you feel like king of the internet with four screens in one

https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/06/dell_52inch_monitor_four_screens_in_one/

 

Potential Security Flaw Detected in Fusion Project

https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/01-07-2026-potential-security-flaw-detected-in-fusion-project-34748424669809

 

Apple Tests Background Security Updates in iOS 26.3 and macOS Tahoe 26.3

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/06/background-security-update-ios-26-3/

 

Lenovo shows off new laptops that twist and roll

https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/07/lenovo_rollable_thinkpad/

 

Phishing campaign abuses Google Cloud services to steal Microsoft 365 logins

https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2026/01/phishing-campaign-abuses-google-cloud-services-to-steal-microsoft-365-logins

 

Regrow Your Teeth! The End of Dental Implants - Dentist Explains

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrg8uQbshw8

 

Stop Doom Scrolling, Start Doom Coding: Build via the terminal from your phone

https://github.com/rberg27/doom-coding

 

Ministry of Justice splurged £50M on security – still missed Legal Aid Agency cyberattack

https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/07/legal_aid_agency_attack/

 

Back to Basics: Database Design as Storytelling

https://hackernoon.com/back-to-basics-database-design-as-storytelling

 

Congressman Introduces Legislation To Criminalize Insider Trading On Prediction Markets

https://yro.slashdot.org/story/26/01/07/0026210/congressman-introduces-legislation-to-criminalize-insider-trading-on-prediction-markets

 

Major Data Breach Hits Company Operating 150 Gas Stations in the US

https://hackread.com/data-breach-us-gas-stations-company/

 

Japanese scientists just built human brain circuits in the lab

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260106224630.htm

 

Insurer Prosura hit by cyber data breach, customers contacted by 'threat actor'

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-07/car-excess-insurer-prosura-hit-by-cyber-breach-customer-data/106204198

 

Complex Routing, Misconfigurations Exploited for Domain Spoofing in Phishing Attacks

https://www.securityweek.com/complex-routing-misconfigurations-exploited-for-domain-spoofing-in-phishing-attacks/

 

Most People Will Fail in 2026 for This One Reason

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MPJsvFKeW0

 

Samsung patches high-risk security vulnerability in its SSD software, update yours now

https://www.neowin.net/news/samsung-patches-high-risk-security-vulnerability-in-its-ssd-software-update-yours-now/

 

Health care data breach affects over 600,000 patients, Illinois agency says

https://www.nprillinois.org/illinois/2026-01-06/health-care-data-breach-affects-600-000-patients-illinois-agency-says

 

ownCloud urges users to enable MFA after credential theft reports

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/owncloud-urges-users-to-enable-mfa-after-credential-theft-reports/

 

The Heart Of The Matter: Cardiac Risks Of COVID-19 Vaccines

https://www.zerohedge.com/covid-19/heart-matter-cardiac-risks-covid-19-vaccines

 

Why Legitimate Bot Traffic Is a Growing Security Blind Spot

https://hackread.com/legitimate-bot-traffic-security-blind-spot/

 

Monarch Quantum Launches Integrated Photonics Systems for Quantum Hardware

https://thequantuminsider.com/2026/01/07/monarch-quantum-launches-integrated-photonics/

 

Vulnerability in Totolink Range Extender Allows Device Takeover

https://www.securityweek.com/vulnerability-in-totolink-range-extender-allows-device-takeover/

 

Alleged crypto scam boss linked to $15 billion bitcoin haul deported to China after Cambodia arrest

https://www.theblock.co/post/384674/alleged-crypto-scam-boss-linked-15-billion-bitcoin-deported-china-cambodia-arrest

 

This new malware campaign is stealing chat logs via Chrome extensions

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/this-new-malware-campaign-is-stealing-chat-logs-via-chrome-extensions

 

Hacker Drains $27M From Multi-Sig Wallet, Launders $19M via Tornado Cash

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hacker-drains-27m-multi-sig-150113526.html

 

In 2026, Hackers Want AI: Threat Intel on Vibe Hacking & HackGPT

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/in-2026-hackers-want-ai-threat-intel-on-vibe-hacking-and-hackgpt/

 

Quantum Computing Just Broke Through: The 2025-2027 Timeline That Changes Everything

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTrwwQIpcKU

 

Chinese Hackers Use NFC-Enabled Android Malware to Steal Payment Information

https://gbhackers.com/android-malware/

 

Hacktivist broke into WhiteDate, swiped 100GB of data, deleted the site

https://metro.co.uk/2026/01/05/hacker-deletes-tinder-nazis-leaks-thousands-profiles-online-26084954/

 

Lone Hacker Used Infostealers to Access Data at 50 Global Companies

https://hackread.com/lone-hacker-infostealers-global-companies-data/

 

Do I Have the ‘Super Flu’? Here’s What You Need to Know

https://gizmodo.com/do-i-have-the-super-flu-heres-what-you-need-to-know-2000706754

 

Stalkerware slinger pleads guilty for selling snooper software to suspicious spouses

https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/07/stalkerware_slinger_pleads_guilty/

 

CrazyHunter Ransomware Targets Healthcare Sector Using Sophisticated Evasion Tactics

https://gbhackers.com/crazyhunter-ransomware/

 

I Saw a Phishing Site That Traps Security Bots

https://hackernoon.com/i-saw-a-phishing-site-that-traps-security-bots

 

Average organization now reporting over 200 GenAI-related data policy violations each month

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/average-organization-now-reporting-over-200-genai-related-data-policy-violations-each-month

 

Webinar: Learn How AI-Powered Zero Trust Detects Attacks with No Files or Indicators

https://thehackernews.com/2026/01/webinar-learn-how-ai-powered-zero-trust.html

 

'A milestone in financial innovation': Wyoming issues first state-backed stablecoin on Solana

https://www.theblock.co/post/384684/wyoming-frnt-stable-token-issued-state-solana

 

Your Crypto Can Be Frozen or Seized Without Warning - Here’s What’s Coming

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwdmGZNSaKQ

 

Polycule Trading Bot Exploited, User Funds Stolen

https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/01-08-2026-polycule-trading-bot-exploited-user-funds-stolen-34787129842746

 

Hackers Using Malicious QR Codes for Phishing via HTML Table

https://gbhackers.com/malicious-qr-codes/

 

The Loudest Voices in Security Often Have the Least to Lose

https://www.securityweek.com/the-loudest-voices-in-security-often-have-the-least-to-lose/

 

Money to be Made in ‘Boring’ Metals

https://dailyreckoning.com/money-to-be-made-in-boring-metals/

 

Security Vulnerability Discovered in Anthropic's Claude Code

https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/01-08-2026-security-vulnerability-discovered-in-anthropic-s-claude-code-34788977101705

 

Phishers Exploit Office 365 Users Who Let Their Guard Down

https://www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/phishers-exploit-office-365-users-guard-down

 

Report Sets Engineering Priorities to Protect U.S. Lead in Quantum

https://thequantuminsider.com/2026/01/07/report-sets-engineering-priorities-to-protect-u-s-lead-in-quantum/

 

One million customers on alert as extortion group claims massive Brightspeed data haul

https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2026/01/one-million-customers-on-alert-as-extortion-group-claims-massive-brightspeed-data-haul

 

ESA calls cops as crims lift off 500 GB of files, say security black hole still open

https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/07/european_space_agency_breach_criminal_probe/

 

Stablecoin Titan Tether Wants Gold To Be Used For Everyday Payments—Here's How

https://www.zerohedge.com/precious-metals/stablecoin-titan-tether-wants-gold-be-used-everyday-payments-heres-how

 

Max severity Ni8mare flaw lets hackers hijack n8n servers

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/max-severity-ni8mare-flaw-lets-hackers-hijack-n8n-servers/

 

Astronomers Discover Unusual Asteroid Spinning Faster Than Anything Its Size

https://gizmodo.com/astronomers-discover-unusual-asteroid-spinning-faster-than-anything-its-size-2000707371

 

The Daily Ape Founder Darren Lau's X Account Compromised by Hackers

https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/01-08-2026-the-daily-ape-founder-darren-lau-s-x-account-compromised-by-hackers-34810481286426

 

ChatGPT falls to new data-pilfering attack as a vicious cycle in AI continues

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Economic Satisfaction Declines With Age

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UK government exempting itself from flagship cyber law inspires little confidence

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Ireland recalls almost 13,000 passports over missing 'IRL' code

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Cybercriminals Exploit Maduro Arrest News to Spread Backdoor Malware

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Proof of Usefulness Hackathon: Win $150K+ from Bright Data, Neo4j, Algolia, Storyblok & HackerNoon

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RWA.xyz is hiring for multiple hybrid positions

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Saint-Saëns ‘Organ Symphony’ Finale – Anna Lapwood | Classic FM

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https://zapier.com/blog/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-summarize-an-article/

 

 

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