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MicrosoftEnd of an Era: Microsoft Replaces Its Iconic Blue Screen of Death
Microsoft is replacing the BSOD error with a black design in Windows 11 to speed recovery and strengthen resilience after the 2024 CrowdStrike outage.
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SecurityAI-Generated Phishing Sites Mimic Okta, Microsoft 365 in New Threat Campaign
Threat actors are exploiting Vercel's AI tool to generate convincing phishing pages. Read Vercel’s response and Okta’s tips for keeping your organization secure.
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MicrosoftMicrosoft Authenticator Users: Your Passwords Could Be Inaccessible Soon – Act Now
If you use Microsoft Authenticator, there are important steps you might want to take this month when it comes to password management. Get the details.
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GoogleGoogle Releases Emergency Fix For Chrome Zero-Day Flaw – Users Should Update Now
A new Chrome update patches CVE-2025-6554, a serious flaw in the V8 engine. The bug is under active attack.
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Cloud SecurityTop 6 Passwordless Authentication Solutions
Discover the top passwordless authentication solutions that can enhance security and user experience. Find the best solution for your business needs.
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SecurityScattered Spider Cyber Gang Now Targeting Airlines With Ransomware, Microsoft Warns
Microsoft reveals how the cybercrime group, also known as Octo Tempest, is reversing its previous cloud-first strategy.
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GoogleGoogle Reveals How a Hacker Exploits SonicWall Hardware Using OVERSTEP Backdoor
A hacker has been using a backdoor to exploit certain SonicWall SMA appliances since October 2024. Google’s Threat Intelligence Group provides tips on mitigating this security threat.
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GoogleHackers Can Hide Malicious Code in Gemini’s Email Summaries
A recently discovered prompt-injection flaw in Google’s Gemini makes it possible for hackers to target unsuspecting users in sophisticated phishing attacks.
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GoogleGoogle’s Big Sleep Foils Hackers by Spotting SQLite Flaw Before Exploit
Google’s Big Sleep AI agentic system spotted a zero-day SQLite bug after threat signals emerged, preventing hackers from exploiting the flaw before it was disclosed.
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MicrosoftMicrosoft’s July Patch Might Be to Blame If Azure VM Isn’t Loading
The security bug was introduced during Microsoft’s July 2025 Patch Tuesday rollout last week.
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CXOTop Tech Conferences & Events to Add to Your Calendar in 2025
A great way to stay current with the latest tech trends and innovations is by attending conferences. Read and bookmark TechRepublic's events guide.
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Artificial IntelligenceFour AI Powerhouses Land $200M Pentagon Contracts to ‘Support US Warfighters’
The Pentagon awards $200 million contracts to Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI to develop AI systems for US defense and national security operations.
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Artificial IntelligenceTrump Announces Pennsylvania Will Receive $90B+ in AI and Energy Investments
During the summit held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on July 15, companies promised new data centers, new jobs, cybersecurity education, energy research, and more.
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Artificial IntelligenceHidden AI Prompts Trick Academics Into Giving Research Papers Only Positive Comments
Hidden AI prompts were reportedly found in 17 research papers from 14 academic institutions globally, including Columbia University.
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EUEurope’s New AI Rulebook Just Dropped: Here’s What It Means
The EU’s General-Purpose AI Code of Practice is intended to guide AI developers in complying with the EU AI Act.
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SecurityFast Food, Weak Passwords: McDonald’s AI Hiring Tool Exposed Millions of Applicants’ Data
Olivia, the AI chatbot McDonald’s uses to streamline job application processes, exposed an estimated 64 million chat logs containing applicants’ sensitive data.
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MobilityTwitter Co-Founder Launches Bitchat, a Security-Focused, Bluetooth Messaging App – No Internet Required
Learn what makes Bitchat stand out compared to other messaging apps including WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.
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Artificial IntelligenceAI-Powered Browser Comet From Perplexity Launches ‘To Amplify Our Intelligence’
Perplexity’s new Comet web browser was built on a foundation of privacy. Learn about Comet’s other key features and availability.
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MicrosoftPatch Tuesday: Microsoft Addresses 137 Vulnerabilities, Including High-Severity SQL Server RCE
Microsoft’s July 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 137 vulnerabilities, including critical flaws in SQL Server, Netlogon, Office, and the .NET Framework.
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HardwareIBM Debuts Power11 Platform with 99.9999% Uptime and Integrated AI Tools
IBM launches Power11 servers with close to zero planned downtime, AI-ready performance, fast ransomware detection, and energy efficiency for modern enterprises.