Category: Biz Tech

A coordinated cyber-espionage and crime-linked campaign has surfaced that repurposes an obscure Windows feature to gain long-term control of corporate systems, according to multiple security firms tracking the activity. Attackers are distributing Windows screensaver files, identifiable by the. scr extension, through carefully tailored phishing emails and using them to install legitimate remote administration software that blends into enterprise environments.The operation hinges on social engineering rather than technical novelty. Victims are prompted to download what appears to be a harmless attachment,

Substack has confirmed that a security breach exposed limited user contact information, including email addresses and phone numbers, prompting renewed scrutiny of data protection practices across creator-focused platforms. The company said the incident did not involve passwords, payment details or private content, and that access was cut off after the activity was identified.According to a statement issued by Substack, an unauthorised third party gained access to certain internal systems used for account management. The company said the breach affected a

ChatGPT experienced a service disruption that prompted widespread user complaints, with tracking platforms registering more than 12,000 reports of errors before OpenAI confirmed that systems were being restored. The incident, which affected users across multiple regions, briefly limited access to one of the most widely used generative artificial intelligence tools, raising renewed questions about the resilience of large-scale AI infrastructure as dependence on such services deepens.OpenAI acknowledged elevated error rates after users reported difficulties ranging from failed responses to incomplete

Microsoft has rolled out an optional Windows 11 update aimed at stabilising the sign-in experience after a bug left some users unable to see the password entry icon on the lock screen. The patch, labelled KB5074105, addresses an issue traced to an earlier cumulative update issued on August 29, 2025, identified as KB5064081, and bundles a wide set of reliability and usability refinements.The missing password icon problem had been most visible on devices configured with certain accessibility and security settings,

Apple has disclosed a new approach to artificial intelligence–driven speech synthesis that restructures how sounds are handled before they reach neural networks, a change the company says can significantly accelerate voice generation while preserving naturalness. The technique groups phonetically similar audio units into clusters prior to processing, reducing computational load and enabling faster output, a development with implications for on-device features, accessibility tools and data privacy.According to details shared by Apple researchers, the method departs from conventional text-to-speech systems that

Python’s packaging ecosystem is under growing strain as development teams move away from pip in production environments, citing performance bottlenecks, fragile dependency resolution and rising operational risk. The shift towards faster tools such as uv reflects more than a search for speed; it exposes structural weaknesses in how Python applications are built, tested and deployed at scale.Pip remains the default package installer bundled with Python, but its design assumptions date back to an era when projects were smaller, dependency trees

Apple has rolled out Safari Technology Preview 236, the latest iteration of its experimental browser platform that previews innovations destined for future mainstream releases. The update delivers a broad set of fixes and technical refinements spanning CSS, HTML, image handling, form functionality, media playback, rendering performance, Web API behaviour, scalable vector graphics and real-time communication protocols. It can be downloaded on macOS Sequoia and macOS Tahoe via the Software Update mechanism for users already enrolled in the preview programme.

 A coordinated cyber-espionage campaign attributed to the Chollima advanced persistent threat group has drawn attention from security researchers after attackers used malicious Windows shortcut files to deliver a multi-stage malware payload aimed at activists and analysts tracking North Korea.Investigations show the operation unfolded in March 2025 and targeted individuals engaged in policy research, human rights advocacy and security analysis related to the Korean peninsula. The attackers initiated contact through carefully crafted spear-phishing emails that impersonated a well-known South Korea-based security

Crypto firms expanded hiring through 2025, with job openings rising 6% to 1,801, as companies pivoted towards compliance, business development and operations roles, signalling a maturation of the sector beyond its engineering-heavy origins.The increase came despite volatile digital asset prices and tighter oversight across major markets, underscoring how crypto businesses are adapting to regulatory scrutiny and a broader push for institutional credibility. While software engineers and blockchain developers remain essential, recruitment patterns show a clear tilt towards non-technical talent as

Gulf Warehousing Company has stepped onto a global technology stage with its debut at Web Summit Qatar 2026, signalling how logistics groups in the Gulf are repositioning themselves around data, automation and artificial intelligence. The Doha-based firm announced a partnership with Apify, a European cloud platform known for web data extraction, automation tools and AI-driven workflows, during the four-day summit held from 1 to 4 February in the Qatari capital.The agreement brings together GWC’s regional and international logistics footprint with

Oracle is preparing to raise about $50 billion during 2026 as it accelerates spending on data centres, specialised chips and network capacity to meet a sharp rise in demand for artificial-intelligence workloads, according to people familiar with the company’s plans. The proposed capital raise, which would rank among the largest ever attempted by a US technology group in a single year, reflects the scale of investment required to compete in an AI-driven cloud market dominated by a handful of global

Sharon AI has unveiled plans to deploy a 1,000-unit NVIDIA B200 GPU cluster at NEXTDC’s Tier IV M3 facility in Melbourne, a move that sharply increases domestic capacity for training and running large-scale artificial intelligence models within Australia’s borders. The announcement places the neocloud provider among a small group globally able to operate Blackwell-generation systems at this scale and underscores intensifying competition to localise high-end compute amid tightening data-sovereignty expectations.The buildout will be housed at NEXTDC’s M3 data centre, a

 Hundreds of Android applications have left massive volumes of user information exposed after developers misconfigured cloud databases, allowing outsiders to access personal records, authentication tokens and internal credentials at an unprecedented scale. Security researchers estimate the exposed data at more than 730 terabytes, making it one of the largest known leakages tied to mobile apps and underscoring persistent weaknesses in how cloud services are deployed and monitored across the app economy.The exposed information was traced largely to improperly secured Firebase

Corporate earnings calls and regulatory filings across the United States and Europe have converged on a familiar explanation for workforce reductions: artificial intelligence. Executives have framed job cuts as an inevitable consequence of automation and efficiency gains driven by new AI tools, presenting the technology as both a disruptor and a justification. Yet a closer examination of disclosures, hiring patterns and capital allocation suggests that AI is often less the cause of layoffs than a narrative device masking conventional cost-cutting

Nvidia Corp chief executive Jensen Huang has pushed back against suggestions that the chipmaker had lined up a $100 billion investment in OpenAI, saying any such figure was never a firm commitment and that the company would assess participation in funding rounds on their individual merits. The remarks seek to clarify Nvidia’s role at a moment when expectations around financing for advanced artificial intelligence models are reshaping capital markets and boardroom strategies across the technology sector.Speaking to investors and analysts,

OpenNebula Systems has formalised a collaboration with OVHcloud that places European digital sovereignty at the centre of enterprise cloud deployment, as the open-source cloud platform becomes available through OVHcloud’s infrastructure under the Hosted OpenNebula Cloud – Ready Certification Program. The move reflects mounting demand from public bodies and regulated industries for cloud environments that guarantee data residency, jurisdictional control and operational transparency within Europe.The partnership allows organisations to deploy OpenNebula-based private and hybrid clouds on OVHcloud’s European data centres while

Google has begun opening access to Project Genie, an artificial intelligence system that generates interactive, game-like environments from simple prompts, signalling a fresh push by the company to redefine how digital worlds are created while reigniting debate over the use of copyrighted material in generative AI.Project Genie allows users to describe a scene, upload an image, or sketch a rough layout and then play inside a dynamically generated world that responds in real time. Characters move, objects interact, and environments

OpenAI has introduced an internal data agent known as Kepler, designed to let employees interrogate one of the largest private data estates in the technology sector through natural-language queries. The system, powered by a GPT-5.2 class model, is built to handle more than 600 petabytes of internal information, a scale that reflects both the company’s rapid growth and the expanding complexity of training, safety, product telemetry and enterprise operations data.People familiar with the rollout say Kepler is not a consumer

Nvidia has issued urgent security updates for its GPU display drivers after identifying multiple high-severity flaws that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain elevated privileges across a wide range of systems. The vulnerabilities, disclosed in a security bulletin dated January 27, affect drivers used on Windows, Linux and virtualised environments, underscoring the broad exposure created by modern GPU deployments in consumer, enterprise and cloud settings.The company said the issues stem from weaknesses in the display driver stack,

OpenAI is exploring the creation of a social media platform designed to sharply limit automated accounts, a move that would place the artificial intelligence firm in direct competition with X while signalling a broader push to shape how online discourse functions in an age increasingly defined by generative systems.People familiar with the matter say the idea has moved beyond casual internal discussion, with early-stage work examining how a network could be structured around verified human participation rather than algorithmically amplified

atNorth has unveiled plans to build a new high-density data centre in Stockholm, strengthening its Nordic presence as cloud providers, enterprises and artificial intelligence developers push demand for low-carbon digital infrastructure across Europe.The Iceland-based operator said the Stockholm facility would be designed to support compute-intensive workloads, including high-performance computing and AI training, with a focus on energy efficiency and heat reuse. The project adds to atNorth’s existing portfolio in Iceland, Sweden, Denmark and Finland, positioning the company to serve customers

SpaceX is weighing internal consolidation across Elon Musk’s corporate universe as it prepares for what investors describe as one of the largest public listings ever attempted, with discussions touching on potential combinations involving Tesla or the artificial intelligence venture xAI, according to people familiar with the matter. The deliberations, still exploratory, reflect a broader strategy to position SpaceX as the backbone of a vertically integrated space, energy and computing platform ahead of an eventual flotation that some bankers believe could

Central Bank of the UAE has rolled out the region’s first biometric payment system based on facial and palm recognition, marking a significant shift in how retail transactions may be authenticated across the country. The initiative aligns with the UAE Digital Economy Strategy and the central bank’s wider effort to create a secure, inclusive and innovation-led payments ecosystem, while reducing reliance on cards, cash and mobile devices.Unveiled through the Central Bank’s regulatory Sandbox Programme and its Innovation Hub at the

 Kaspersky has introduced a new online tool aimed at helping industrial companies in the Middle East quantify cyber risk in operational technology environments, as manufacturers, energy firms and utilities face mounting pressure to justify cybersecurity spending with clearer financial metrics.The cybersecurity company said the OT Cybersecurity Savings Calculator is designed to translate technical exposure in industrial control systems into potential monetary losses, allowing executives to better understand how cyber incidents could affect production continuity, safety and revenue. The launch comes

Google has moved decisively to narrow the gap between smartphones and personal computers, unveiling an Android desktop interface that brings taskbars, resizable windows and advanced window management to the world’s most widely used mobile operating system. The changes, rolling out across tablets, foldables and external-display setups, position Android to compete more directly with Windows and macOS while reframing how everyday computing tasks can be performed across devices.The interface introduces familiar desktop conventions without abandoning Android’s touch-first roots. A persistent taskbar

A major cybersecurity incident affecting Panera Bread has put millions of customer and employee records at risk, as disclosed through multiple industry reports and hacker claims. The breach, attributed to the cybercrime group ShinyHunters, involves the theft of an extensive dataset including names, email addresses, phone numbers and home addresses, with the potential total of affected records estimated at around 14 million. This disclosure underscores widening digital security challenges for large restaurant chains that increasingly rely on interconnected online systems

Shares of cloud security firm Netskope moved higher after Telefónica Tech UK & Ireland unveiled a fully managed Security Edge service built on the Netskope One platform, signalling a deeper alignment between a global telecoms group and a fast-growing specialist in cloud and data protection.The service positions Telefónica’s UK and Ireland technology arm as a one-stop provider of secure access for enterprises grappling with hybrid work, multi-cloud adoption and tighter regulatory expectations. By basing the offering on Netskope’s Security Service

ByteDance is accelerating its expansion into enterprise cloud services as artificial intelligence reshapes demand across China’s technology sector, positioning the social media and content platform owner as a more serious challenger to long-established players in the domestic cloud market. The company has stepped up investment in AI infrastructure, enterprise tools and developer services, signalling ambitions that go well beyond its consumer-facing applications.The move comes as businesses across manufacturing, retail, logistics and media seek scalable computing power and specialised AI models

ChatGPT’s reported payment of about $60 million for a year of access to Reddit content, alongside Google’s deal estimated at roughly $70 million for similar rights, has brought fresh attention to how artificial intelligence companies are reshaping the economics of the open web. The agreements, disclosed through industry reporting and company statements, mark a shift from years in which social platforms generated value largely through advertising, while their vast archives of user conversations were freely scraped to train large language

A humanoid robot with a deliberately unsettling face has shown a new way machines can learn the mechanics of speech, using a mirror and online video rather than human instruction. The system, known as EMO, learned to move its silicone lips with greater accuracy by observing its own facial movements and then analysing how people speak in video clips.Developed by researchers at Columbia University’s engineering school, EMO is designed with a soft, human-like face stretched over an array of motors

Automated software agents powered by generative artificial intelligence are taking control of programmatic advertising workflows in 2026, shifting decision-making from human traders to systems that plan, execute and optimise campaigns with minimal oversight. Major ad-tech platforms and industry bodies say the change is redefining how digital advertising is bought and sold, accelerating efficiency while raising questions around transparency, accountability and market power.Programmatic advertising, which already accounts for the bulk of global digital ad spend, has long relied on algorithms to

Wittytool Disk Clone is being pitched to system administrators and managed service providers as a consolidated utility for changing Windows security identifiers while handling large-scale system migration and network cloning, addressing a set of long-standing operational challenges in enterprise IT environments. The software is presented as combining SID management, disk cloning and partition conversion into a single workflow, a positioning that reflects growing demand for streamlined deployment tools as organisations modernise infrastructure and expand hybrid networks.At the centre of the

Intel’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results point to a company that has steadied its core operations after several turbulent years, even as its ambition to reposition itself as a competitive force in artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing remains largely untested. The numbers indicate improving execution and cost discipline, but they stop short of demonstrating a clear and durable return to growth in the markets now driving the global semiconductor cycle.Revenue for the December quarter was broadly in line with internal

Salesforce has secured a 10-year contract worth up to $5.6 billion with the United States Army to overhaul the service’s digital infrastructure, embedding cloud computing, advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence across a wide range of defence operations. The Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity agreement, executed through Salesforce’s specialised subsidiary Computable Insights, is intended to unify fragmented data systems, streamline workflows and accelerate decision-making from recruitment and training to logistics and field operations.Under the terms of the contract, the Army