A new wave of digital activity has shifted the balance of the internet as automated bots now account for over half of global web traffic. Cybersecurity data shows that traffic from non-human sources rose to 51 per cent in 2024, overtaking human‐generated traffic for the first time. Behind this shift lies a complex web of generative-AI, automated crawlers and malicious botnets, raising questions about the role of […]
A configuration error in the cloud infrastructure of the software giant caused its service platform to falter around 16:00 UTC on October 29, affecting productivity tools, gaming services and enterprise systems worldwide. The company reported that the fault stemmed from a change to its global delivery network and ensuing DNS problems, which triggered widespread failures across key offerings. The affected services included the productivity suite used by […]
LISHUI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2025 – At the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva earlier this year, a rural healthcare project from eastern China drew global attention. The mountain county of Jingning She Autonomous County in Zhejiang’s Lishui City introduced its “Smart Mobile Hospital + AI” model — an innovation that shows how digital transformation can bring quality medical services to remote […]
Showed Growing Interest in Healthcare Technology Event Featured a 30-second AI Retinal Imaging to Screen 55 Health Risks Instantly HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2025 – “Prevention is better than cure” is a common saying that reflects the concept of “preventive healthcare,” which advocates for citizens to proactively manage their health in daily life to reduce the future financial burden of treating […]
Data-resilience specialist Veeam Software has struck a definitive agreement to acquire Securiti AI for approximately US$1.725 billion in cash and stock, marking a significant expansion of its capabilities into data security posture management, privacy, governance and AI-trust technologies. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, pending regulatory and customary approvals. Veeam’s move aims to fuse its established strength in backup, recovery and […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Apple plans to equip its next-generation iPad Pro with a vapor chamber cooling system, marking a significant step for heat management in the tablet line. The upgrade is expected to accompany the launch of the M6 chip, built on TSMC’s 2-nanometre process, with a product refresh anticipated in spring 2027. The change responds to increasing thermal demands as the iPad Pro evolves into […]
Greenlogue/AP Schneider Electric is charting a new course in the realm of energy and automation by positioning artificial intelligence -integrated data centres as central to the sustainability of digital infrastructures. The company unveiled its latest vision for these AI-driven hubs at its Global Innovation Summit in Copenhagen, marking a pivotal moment in its commitment to driving the global digital energy transition. During the summit, CEO Olivier Blum […]
Crusoe, a company renowned for its vertically integrated AI factories, has secured $1.375 billion in its Series E funding round. This infusion of capital values the Denver-based firm at over $10 billion, marking a significant milestone in its growth trajectory. The funding is expected to fuel the company’s ambitious expansion plans, particularly in its AI-driven infrastructure and computing services. The latest funding round, which saw participation from […]
Microsoft has introduced a new avatar named Mico to lead its latest update of the Copilot assistant, marking a strategic move in how the company presents AI interactions. The Mico character joins an array of twelve new enhancements in the Copilot Fall Release, positioning the assistant as more expressive, collaborative and user-friendly. The visual identity of Mico is intentionally playful—an abstract, floating shape capable of changing colour […]
US-based data-centre specialist Crusoe Energy Systems LLC has secured approximately $1.38 billion in a Series E funding round, raising its valuation to more than $10 billion underlining the intensity of demand for artificial-intelligence infrastructure. The equity fundraising was co-led by Mubadala Capital and Valor Equity Partners, and attracted backing from major investors including Nvidia Corporation, Fidelity Management & Research Company and Founders Fund. Crusoe, founded in 2018, […]
MADRID, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 October 2025 – OPPO, a leading global smart device brand, today announced a deeper collaboration with Google to redefine personalized and secure mobile AI, focusing on personalized AI capabilities, AI model deployment, and AI privacy. Through this technical cooperation, OPPO aims to deliver more intuitive, secure, and comprehensive mobile AI experiences to users worldwide. “Working closely with partners like […]
!Image!Image!Image A landmark leap in quantum computing has been announced by Google Quantum AI, which reports that its 105-qubit processor, named Willow, running the newly developed algorithm called Quantum Echoes, achieved a speed-up of approximately 13,000 times over the most advanced classical algorithms on supercomputers. According to the company, this is the first instance of a quantum algorithm that is both verifiable and out-of-reach for classical computation. […]
The automaker Tesla, Inc. is recalling 63,619 units of its Cybertruck in the United States after regulatory scrutiny identified a software-driven fault that causes the front parking lights to exceed allowable brightness levels, potentially impairing the vision of on-coming drivers. The recall covers vehicles produced between November 13, 2023 and October 11, 2025 and running software versions earlier than 2025.38.3. Federal safety regulators including the National Highway […]
Abu Dhabi has unveiled Hub71+ Life Sciences, a specialist platform designed to speed up the path from laboratory research to patient-ready products across biotechnology, medical technology and digital health, with the launch staged at Hub71’s Impact Event 2025 in the UAE capital. Founders are promised streamlined access to regulators, hospitals, investors and corporate partners to test, validate and scale products from the emirate. New platform powers Abu […]
For years, the cryptocurrency debate has centred on price. Every discussion returned to charts, volatility, and market speculation. The fixation on value swings has distracted from a much more important story. The future of digital finance is not about price movement. It is about infrastructure. Regulated stablecoins are emerging as the foundation of a new global financial system. They combine the trust of established currencies with the […]
The Free Software Foundation has unveiled an ambitious new project aimed at transforming mobile computing. Named the “Librephone,” this initiative goes far beyond typical Android modifications, focusing instead on creating a fully open-source, privacy-respecting mobile ecosystem. It seeks to address growing concerns over data privacy and surveillance, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate about control in the mobile space. At the heart of the Librephone […]
ONLYOFFICE Docs 9.1 has been launched, bringing with it a significant overhaul aimed at boosting both productivity and collaboration. Among its notable additions is a new set of PDF redaction tools, enabling users to efficiently remove sensitive content from documents, as well as various editor upgrades that promise to streamline workflows. The introduction of PDF redaction tools addresses growing concerns around privacy and data security, allowing users […]
The UAE Ministry of Education has entered a new partnership with Core42, a leading company in advanced technological solutions, aiming to accelerate digital learning across the country. This collaboration marks a significant step in the UAE’s broader strategy to modernise its education system and integrate innovative technologies into classrooms nationwide.
Under the Memorandum of Understanding signed by both parties, the Ministry and Core42 will jointly focus on enhancing the digital infrastructure in schools, universities, and other educational institutions. This partnership is set to foster digital literacy, streamline educational processes, and introduce advanced technological tools that can significantly improve the learning experience. The Ministry’s initiative is aligned with its ongoing efforts to diversify and digitalise the national education landscape.
The UAE has been increasingly prioritising the integration of digital technologies within education as part of its long-term goals. The collaboration with Core42 comes at a crucial time as the nation works towards adapting its education system to meet the challenges and opportunities presented by digitalisation. By tapping into Core42’s expertise, the UAE hopes to provide its educational institutions with cutting-edge tools and systems that will prepare students for the future of work, which will undoubtedly be more technology-driven.
Core42, known for its innovative approach to digital solutions, will bring its wealth of experience in developing and implementing advanced tech-driven educational platforms. This will include custom-built software solutions, interactive tools, and data-driven systems that improve not only learning outcomes but also operational efficiency. The company’s work is expected to play a key role in addressing the increasing demand for online and hybrid learning models in response to evolving global educational trends.
The Ministry’s vision is to ensure that both educators and students have the necessary tools to succeed in an increasingly digital world. This vision includes not just integrating digital tools for learning, but also upskilling educators to effectively use these technologies. The partnership with Core42 will focus on creating tailored professional development programmes for teachers, allowing them to enhance their digital teaching capabilities. This approach seeks to bridge the gap between traditional and modern pedagogies, ensuring that both students and educators can thrive in an ever-changing digital environment.
The collaboration will also focus on leveraging data analytics to monitor progress, tailor curricula to individual student needs, and provide actionable insights into educational outcomes. By incorporating AI and machine learning into the learning process, the Ministry and Core42 aim to create personalised learning experiences that adapt to each student’s pace and learning style. This will be complemented by real-time feedback mechanisms, enabling educators to make informed decisions that foster student success.
The MoU also includes the development of digital platforms that will support a more interactive and engaging educational experience. Core42’s expertise in software development and user experience design will be crucial in creating platforms that are both intuitive and effective for students of all ages. The focus will be on ensuring that these platforms are accessible, user-friendly, and capable of supporting diverse learning needs, from primary schools to higher education institutions.
The UAE’s education system has been undergoing significant reforms in recent years, with a growing emphasis on integrating technology into learning. Initiatives like this partnership with Core42 are a clear indication of the country’s commitment to building a world-class educational infrastructure that can support its ambitious vision for the future.
A public beta of Zorin OS 18 has been launched, offering a reimagined interface and a suite of tools aimed at easing the migration from Windows as support for Windows 10 ends on 14 October 2025. The developers position this release as a compelling alternative for PCs that don’t qualify for Windows 11, while businesses, schools and individual users explore paths away from Microsoft’s ecosystem. The new […]
A new wave of supply-chain assaults has seen North Korean hackers publish more than 300 malicious npm packages, infecting developer systems with sophisticated malware that steals credentials and crypto assets. The campaign, known as “Contagious Interview,” exploits the trust developers place in open-source tools by cloaking malware inside packages mimicking legitimate ones.
The Socket Threat Research Team disclosed that attackers uploaded 338 malicious npm modules, collectively downloaded over 50,000 times, many featuring a newly observed loader named XORIndex. About 27 of them remain active in the npm registry. Within those packages, XORIndex collects host metadata and downloads a second-stage payload, BeaverTail, which in turn leverages a backdoor called InvisibleFerret to maintain persistence and exfiltrate data. This expansion follows a preceding June surge of 35 malicious modules using a HexEval loader.
Researchers emphasise that Contagious Interview is not a static campaign but a dynamic interplay between defenders and adversaries. As packages are taken down, attackers quickly reissue variants under fresh aliases or change loader techniques. The latest 67-package load pushed last month illustrates this cat-and-mouse escalation: the new modules alone exceeded 17,000 downloads. Attackers have mixed XORIndex and HexEval in parallel deployments, suggesting modular development and adaptability.
The campaign’s social engineering backbone remains key. Actors pose as recruiters or HR contacts on platforms like LinkedIn, targeting software engineers or job-seekers. They offer interview assignments that require cloning a GitHub or Bitbucket repository, with the malicious npm module embedded deep in the project. Because many developers run these projects outside sandboxed environments, the malicious loader quietly executes and bridges the gap to full system compromise.
Analysts attribute Contagious Interview to DPRK-aligned threat groups tracked under names such as CL-STA-0240, DeceptiveDevelopment, Tenacious Pungsan and Void Dokkaebi. The methodology aligns with patterns shown by the Lazarus Group and its affiliates, as attackers continue to weaponise open source ecosystems for espionage and financial theft. XorIndex and HexEval share infrastructure and tactics, including encrypted communication with command-and-control servers. In several cases, submitters of the malicious packages have crafted repository names containing “interview,” reflecting the campaign motif.
Beyond npm, the campaign’s reach extends: some modules reference Bitbucket repositories, and similar tactics have appeared in PyPI package attacks. The broader goal appears dual: accessing developer environments to steal intellectual property or credentials and siphoning cryptocurrencies from wallets detected on compromised machines.
Security firms and registry maintainers have responded with takedown requests and account suspensions. Socket reported removing six live HexEval-based modules earlier this year, and the npm security team has collaborated to suspend associated accounts. But defenders admit the reactive posture is fragile; attack waves resurface within hours.
Matein Khalid I have made no secret about my conviction that Brazil’s Nu Bank (NU) and China’s Alibaba (BABA) are my two fave emerging market’s fintechs of destiny since 2024. Alibaba has risen almost 100% since I accumulated its shares in the mid 80’s in its New York ADR once it was evident that the Politburo had pivoted to Big Bang fiscal/monetary stimulus to goose the dormant […]
GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai has become a battleground for dominance in nation-scale artificial intelligence, as governments and tech giants compete to control the infrastructure that will underpin the next wave of the digital economy. The event has already featured multiple high-stakes unveilings of sovereign AI platforms, hyperscale data centres, and public-service automation systems illustrating how computing power is being weaponised as strategic capital. The opening day […]
A compact, hackable AI assistant designed for privacy-conscious users is now drawing attention as the latest challenger to Big Tech’s voice assistants. Built around the Raspberry Pi, Ubo Pod aims to give users full control over their data, local compute, and software customization. Ubo Pod’s lead designer, Mehrdad Majzoobi, positions it as a protest against closed-box “smart” assistants whose voice and camera data typically funnel through cloud […]
Washington pressed Beijing to adopt a more conciliatory stance in an intensifying trade dispute over rare earths, as Vice President JD Vance asserted that President Donald Trump holds superior leverage in any escalating confrontation. Speaking on Fox News’s Sunday Morning Futures, Vance warned that China’s reaction will largely decide whether the standoff becomes a full-blown trade war or returns to negotiation. China responded with defiance. Its Ministry […]
