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Ransomware attacks on healthcare businesses increase 30 percent

New research from Comparitech, based on data from its worldwide ransomware tracker, finds a 30 percent rise in ransomware attacks on healthcare businesses in the first nine months of...

SMBs vulnerable to AI-powered cyberattacks and complacent about ransomware

A new report from Cork Protection looks at the security challenges facing small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), backed up by comment from a range...

Ubuntu Linux 25.10 ‘Questing Quokka’ arrives with memory-safe system tools and better hardware support

Ubuntu Linux 25.10, codenamed “Questing Quokka,” is now available to download. This interim Ubuntu release focuses on improving security, performance, and accessibility, laying the...

America embraces AI but some states show greater interest

Americans are increasingly turning to AI to save time, automate tasks, and boost creativity. Research from AI company Chatronix shows that the US is...

AI girlfriend apps leaked millions of intimate conversations and images — here’s what we know

Two AI companion apps leaked millions of private conversations, more than 600,000 images and videos, and detailed usage data from over 400,000 users.The exposed...

Nearly a third of US and UK consumers plan to switch internet providers, survey finds

A new consumer study shows that around 28 percent of US and 37 percent of UK households are considering switching internet service providers in...

Sora 2, OpenAI’s AI video generator is now available for everyone on Invideo

Invideo has become the first platform to offer unrestricted global access to Sora 2, OpenAI’s next-generation AI video model for generating cinematic, photorealistic footage...

Advice for open source entrepreneurs: pick your market, serve paying customers

Open source is not only a symbol of technological innovation but also a key driver for global business expansion. This talk walks you through...

Software engineers love building new features but are spending more time on other things

A new survey of 1,200 software engineers and technology leaders finds that only 33 percent of engineers strongly agree that they spend the majority...

Cyber skills gap leads to escalating security risks

A shortage of skilled cyber professionals is leading to critical security roles being unfilled at a time when they are needed most, according to...

Poor API security practices could put agentic AI deployments at risk

A new report exposes a disconnect between rapid API adoption and immature security practices, which threatens the success of critical AI and automation initiatives.The...