Researcher Says “APT” Label No Longer Reflects the Threat Landscape
David Shipley, co-host of Cybersecurity today is covering RSAC for Tech Newsday and Cybersecurity Today. SAN FRANCISCO — The term “Advanced Persistent Threat” has been a fixture of cybersecurity vocabulary for years, but a threat intelligence researcher told the RSAC Conference it may be time to retire it. Robert Lipovsky, principal threat intelligence researcher at ESET, […]
How do you select a graph database? – Part 1
This is another in our series of “Expert Voices” where we tap into our community of experienced IT professionals for advice, input and observations on technology. This is another piece from our regular contributor, Yogi Schulz. Graph databases are the fastest-growing category of data management software. Graph databases have evolved into a mainstream technology that […]
Cursor’s Composer 2 launch sparks scrutiny over undisclosed model foundation
Cursor’s launch of its Composer 2 coding model drew immediate scrutiny after a developer uncovered evidence that it was built on top of Moonshot AI’s Kimi K2.5. The discovery shifted attention from the model’s benchmark performance and aggressive pricing to questions about attribution, licensing and transparency in commercial AI products. Composer 2 was introduced on […]
OpenAI plans major hiring push as competition intensifies
OpenAI is preparing to nearly double its workforce from about 4,500 to 8,000 employees by the end of the year, according to reports. The expansion, which would require hiring roughly 12 people per day, is aimed at strengthening its position as competition from Anthropic and Google intensifies. The hiring effort will focus on roles across […]
AI safety groups protest in San Francisco, demand development pause
Nearly 200 protesters gathered in San Francisco to demand a pause on advanced AI development, marching under the banner “Stop the AI Race.” The group is calling on major AI companies to halt progress on frontier systems unless all leading labs agree to pause simultaneously. The demonstration began outside Anthropic’s headquarters and moved to offices […]
GrapheneOS rejects OS-level age checks
GrapheneOS says it will not comply with new laws requiring operating systems to collect user age data during setup. The decision could limit where its devices can be sold, as jurisdictions including Brazil and several U.S. states move to mandate age verification at the OS level. In a statement on X, the privacy-focused Android fork […]
Firefox to launch free browser-based VPN with 50GB monthly data cap
Mozilla will introduce a free VPN feature in Firefox, offering users up to 50GB of monthly data directly within the browser. The feature will be limited to browser traffic only, meaning it will not protect data from other apps or system-level activity. The VPN will roll out with Firefox version 149, scheduled for release on […]
Intel to raise CPU prices by 10% as AI demand strains supply
Intel has informed major PC manufacturers it will raise prices on its consumer CPUs by about 10 per cent starting later this month, according to industry reports. The move reflects rising semiconductor costs linked to AI-driven demand, with potential downstream impact on PC pricing and manufacturer margins. The reported increase applies broadly across Intel’s mainstream […]
Apple restricts updates to AI “vibe coding” apps over App Store rules
Apple has blocked updates to some AI coding apps, including Replit and Vibecode, unless they change how their features work, citing violations of existing App Store rules. The move targets tools that generate apps through natural language prompts. The company told developers that certain “vibe coding” capabilities breach guidelines that prohibit apps from executing code […]
Microsoft scales back Copilot integrations across Windows apps
Microsoft is reducing how Copilot appears across core Windows apps, including Notepad, Snipping Tool, Photos and Widgets, as part of a shift toward performance and usability. The move signals a recalibration of its AI strategy after widespread expansion of Copilot across Windows 11 drew user criticism. The company said it will be “more intentional” about […]
