By Nantoo Banerjee One’s pain could be another’s gain. The phrase aptly describes those big business gainers across the world out of the three-and-a-half-year-old Russia-Ukraine war, killing thousands of soldiers and civilians on both sides. The list of such gainers may be short but very impressive. They include some of the giant US defence manufacturers […]Security investigators uncovered a sweeping campaign named GhostAction supply chain campaign that compromised 327 GitHub user accounts across 817 repositories on 5 September 2025. Attackers inserted deceptive workflow files, disguised as security enhancements, into projects—including the open-source FastUUID library—extracting and exfiltrating 3,325 secrets such as PyPI, npm and DockerHub tokens to an external server. The campaign began when GitGuardian noted a suspicious commit on 2 September by […]
China’s AI sector is accelerating beyond reliance on imported semiconductors, leaning into algorithmic ingenuity and open-source collaboration to offset hardware constraints and project growing soft power abroad. Chinese firms face significant barriers in securing the most advanced GPUs, due to U. S. export restrictions. Rather than compete on sheer processing capacity, companies such as DeepSeek have turned to architectural innovation. Its R1 large language model, released under […]
Warp has unveiled Warp Code, a new AI-powered coding suite that brings agent-generated code from prompt to production inside its terminal environment. Users can now see every change made by AI as it happens, review diffs in real time, edit code inline and manage agent profiles—all without leaving Warp’s interface. This approach, described internally as “agent steering”, aims to give developers tighter control over AI-generated outputs. Founded […]
Roblox will require all users who access its communication tools to undergo a rigorous age-estimation process by the end of 2025, deploying facial age estimation technology in tandem with identity verification and parental consent. This overhaul intends to replace the unreliable self-reported birthdate mechanism and bolster protection for minors via layered safety measures. The new system will categorise users into three age brackets—under 13, 13 +, and 18 +—based on […]
Anthropic has secured a monumental US $13 billion Series F funding round, propelling its post-money valuation to approximately US $183 billion and firmly establishing itself as one of the highest valued private startups globally. The round was spearheaded by Iconiq Capital, Fidelity Management & Research, and Lightspeed Venture Partners, with the Qatar Investment Authority joining as a “significant” investor alongside an impressive roster of global financial institutions and sovereign wealth funds.
Anthropic’s valuing nearly tripled since March, climbing from US $61.5 billion, when it completed a US $3.5 billion Series E raise earlier in 2025. This leap reflects the surging investor appetite for generative AI developers, despite growing debates over tech spending sustainability.
Anthropic’s growth trajectory is underpinned by its financial performance. The company’s run-rate revenue soared from roughly US $1 billion at the start of 2025 to over US $5 billion by August. The enterprise customer base now tops 300,000, with so-called “large accounts” expanding nearly seven-fold in just one year.
The rise of Claude Code, Anthropic’s developer-centric AI tool launched fully in May 2025, has been especially impactful. It currently generates over US $500 million in run-rate revenue, and usage has surged more than ten-fold within three months.
Anthropic’s research credentials and product roadmap also underpin its valuation. In August, the company rolled out Opus 4.1, an upgrade tailored to agentic tasks, coding, and reasoning. Its rapid expansion, focus on AI safety, and growing international footprint were cited by investors as further proof of its potential.
The participation of the Qatar Investment Authority marks a notable chapter in Gulf sovereign wealth funds’ deepening role in AI financing. While Anthropic did not disclose the precise QIA investment amount, it was highlighted as a “significant” backer in the funding syndicate. QIA’s April 2025 holdings were estimated at around US $557 billion, underscoring the strategic weight that such sovereign investments carry in global tech markets.
This infusion of capital will enable Anthropic to scale its enterprise operations, intensify its AI safety research, and accelerate international growth of its Claude platform. Amazon, already a stakeholder, may deploy the funding to expand its cloud infrastructure support for Anthropic, particularly through AWS Project Rainier. Analysts note this could meaningfully boost Anthropic’s spending on cloud services, with projections suggesting an uptick to as much as US $5 billion by 2026.
Amid this whirlwind of funding and growth, some experts caution about the long-term sustainability of such capital-intensive AI ventures. Infrastructure demands for large language model development can rival those of tech giants like Google, Microsoft, or Meta.
OpenAI has struck an all‑stock agreement to acquire Statsig for about $1.1 billion, appointing the startup’s founder, Vijaye Raji, as chief technology officer of applications, a move poised to accelerate the firm’s product engineering efforts for ChatGPT, Codex, and future AI tools. The acquisition and leadership reshuffle reflect OpenAI’s intensified push into building scalable, safe, and intuitive AI-powered applications amid mounting competition. The acquisition, pending regulatory approval, brings […]
By Nitya Chakraborty After successfully passing the test of strategic autonomy for India at the just concluded summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) at Tianjin in China on August 31 and September 1, Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces another test on Monday September 8 at the virtual meeting of the BRICS nations convened by […]Speculative decoding accelerates large language model generation by allowing multiple tokens to be drafted swiftly by a lightweight model before being verified by a larger, more powerful one. This method markedly reduces inference latency while preserving the precision and output quality of traditional autoregressive decoding — a significant breakthrough for real-time applications like conversational agents and code assistants. At the heart of speculative decoding lies a two‑model […]
Pogocache, a new open‑source caching system built in C by Josh Baker—known for creating Tile38—has entered general availability, promising breakthrough performance and seamless integration across multiple protocols. According to benchmarks on AWS c8g.8xlarge hardware, Pogocache delivers around 3.14 million queries per second, leaving behind Memcache, Redis, Dragonfly, Valkey, and Garnet. This cache server distinguishes itself by supporting a range of existing communication standards—Memcache, Redis/Valkey, HTTP, and PostgreSQL wire […]
AI’s growing sophistication is pushing operational costs skywards, as developers and startups grapple with soaring token usage, escalating compute demands, and shifting business models. At the heart of the challenge lies a paradox: while the per‑token price of AI continues to decline, the number of tokens consumed for meaningful tasks has surged dramatically, especially where reasoning-intensive workflows dominate. Tasks once considered lightweight now demand tens or even […]
Kraken’s Chief Security Officer, Nick Percoco, has issued a warning to users about a sophisticated phishing campaign impersonating the platform. Attackers are dispatching emails that replicate Kraken’s branding—with near-identical logos, fonts and messaging—to pressure recipients into taking urgent action. The emails allege the need to accept “updated terms” within a two‑day window, a tactic intended to prompt hasty decisions. In nearly every instance, the sender urges recipients to download remote desktop software such as AnyDesk under the guise of offering support. Percoco emphasises that Kraken will never request installation of such tools from users.
Such phishing attempts exploit both visual authenticity and psychological manipulation—cultivating a sense of urgency to override caution. According to official guidance, Kraken will only use verified domains—including @kraken. com, @futures. kraken. com, @email2. kraken. com, @email. krak. app and other specific, approved addresses—to communicate with users. Any other source should be treated as suspicious.
This incident reflects a broader escalation in phishing tactics across the crypto sector. Industry data indicates that phishing attacks surged more than 200% in August, resulting in losses exceeding $66 million. One single breach accounted for $55 million in stolen funds. Abnormal AI, a cybersecurity firm, attributes the elevated threat level to more advanced techniques—emails originating from older, seemingly trustworthy domains, employment of social engineering, and polished language devoid of traditional red‑flag keywords. These newer attacks are designed to bypass legacy email filters and evade automated detection.
Users are urged to remain vigilant and adopt a security-first mindset. The most effective defence measures include verifying sender addresses, suspecting communications that evoke fear or demand immediate compliance, and avoiding email links entirely—especially those prompting software installation. Instead, users should always navigate directly to Kraken’s official URL (), ideally via a bookmarked link, and contact support through trusted channels if unsure.
Kraken’s approach is rooted not only in technological safeguards but also in cultivating user awareness. Percoco has previously underscored that phishing and social engineering are among the most common threats to both users and employees. Kraken’s layered filtering and a security-conscious culture help reduce risk, though no system is foolproof. Humans remain the critical last line of defence.
With trusts at stake, exchanges are under mounting pressure to enhance transparency and user education. Some platforms have introduced anti‑phishing codes or digital signatures to help users verify authenticity. While Kraken currently relies on verified domains and user education, the challenge continues to evolve as attackers adopt more deceptive techniques.
HUZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2025 – A series of activities highlighting ecological progress were held on August 15th as the country embraces its third National Ecology Day. The focus is on protecting the ecological environment, addressing climate change and how China’s meteorological departments are taking action. This year it was Yucun Village, nestled in Anji County of Zhejiang Province in eastern China […]
Connecting thousands of community members with the annual Volunteer Day HONG KONG SAR and SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 September 2025 – Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) (the “Company” or “Hang Lung”) announced its kick-off of the 65th anniversary celebration month, featuring extensive promotions across Hong Kong and eight cities in mainland China. Together with its annual Nationwide Volunteer Day, the […]
A client‑side remote code execution flaw in Google Web Designer for Windows poses a severe threat, allowing attackers to inject malicious CSS into configuration files to subvert internal APIs and seize full control of affected systems. The bug impacts every build prior to version 16.4.0.0711, and a fix has already been deployed in that release. Security researcher Bálint Magyar publicly disclosed the vulnerability, tracked as CVE‑2025‑4613, by demonstrating […]
Okta Threat Intelligence has uncovered a widespread campaign exploiting malicious online ads to tempt hotel and vacation rental professionals into disclosing access credentials. Attackers have been deploying paid search advertisements on platforms such as Google Search, impersonating familiar hospitality service providers. These deceptive ads lead victims to counterfeit login portals of cloud‑based property management and guest messaging systems, with the goal of harvesting usernames, passwords and one‑time authentication codes.
The adverts specifically mimic legitimate service providers—Okta researchers identified at least thirteen hospitality‑focused brands being spoofed. Rather than redirecting users to authentic company sites, these ads channel them to typosquatted domains that host visually convincing but fraudulent login pages. Through these pages, attackers collect credentials and MFA codes, undercutting security even when multi‑factor authentication is in place.
The phishing sites also incorporate tracking capabilities—collecting geolocation, session data, bot detection metrics and analytics—to better tailor the campaign and measure its effectiveness.
This strategy exemplifies the growing menace of malvertising, where advertisements themselves become vectors for malware distribution or phishing. Malwarebytes data reflects dramatic growth in such campaigns: a 42 per cent month‑on‑month escalation in fall 2023, followed by another rise of 41 per cent between July and September. Malicious ads frequently appear alongside legitimate search results, granting them apparent credibility and increasing the chance of successful deception.
Experts point out the dual advantage these tactics offer to threat actors: extensive reach through ad networks and a veneer of trust derived from the proximity to legitimate search results.
The hospitality sector faces unique vulnerabilities as hotels and rental operators increasingly rely on cloud systems to manage bookings, guest interactions and operational workflows. With projections indicating that by 2028 some 76 per cent of travel and tourism revenues will be generated online, these sectors have become especially tempting targets.
This campaign represents a convergence of two escalating cybersecurity concerns: the explosive growth of malvertising and the rising exposure of hospitality infrastructure to credential-based attacks. While the ads serve as the initial lure, the fraudulent credential capture enables potential downstream compromises across cloud services that manage guest data, reservations and even messaging systems.
For hotel and rental operators, the implications are severe—a breach of access credentials might cascade into broader system intrusions, guest data exposure and operational disruption. Preventive measures should include rigorous verification of URLs before entering credentials, vigilant monitoring of sponsored search results for impostor ads, widespread staff awareness and training, and robust technical controls like domain-based message authentication and behavioural anomaly detection.
Journalistic integrity demands careful cross-verification of details. Okta’s findings were drawn from their threat intelligence and threat detection capabilities tailored to enterprise identity environments. Malvertising trends are substantiated by independent cybersecurity data from industry researchers such as Malwarebytes. The convergence of these findings draws a consistent picture: the hospitality industry must brace for sophisticated phishing campaigns delivered via the same channels they rely on for marketing.
Tuta has added a user-controlled key verification feature that brings heightened assurance to encrypted email and calendar exchanges. The feature allows senders and receivers to confirm the authenticity of public encryption keys—either by scanning a QR code or comparing a verification code—before communication begins. Once verified, the client safeguards future exchanges by ensuring the key remains unchanged, alerting users to any unexpected alteration that might signal interception. […]
Choithrams Is Turning Everyday Shopping into Lifesaving Support at Choithrams.com and across outlets in UAE to support WFP’s nutrition programme for schoolchildren DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – EQS Newswire – 1 September 2025 – Choithrams (www.Choithrams.com), Dubai’s leading supermarket chain, and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) are launching the latest edition of the “End Hunger with Goodness” campaign to support school meal programmes across the […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 September 2025 – Leading health insurance provider AIA Singapore today announced that it has engaged Singapore Airlines Academy, the training arm of Singapore Airlines, to develop a curated talent development program for AIA Singapore. This initiative will see AIA Singapore collaborating with Singapore Airlines Academy to create a series of workshops focused on enhancing customer experience (CX) capabilities and building […]
