Can one state save us from AI disaster? Inside California’s new legislative crackdown

With no federal rules in place, state lawmakers are stepping in to regulate AI safety themselves.

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Everest Ransomware Leaks 1TB of Stolen ASUS Data

On December 2, 2025, Hackread.com exclusively reported that the Everest ransomware group claimed to have stolen 1TB of…

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DarkSpectre Browser Extension Campaigns Exposed After Impacting 8.8 Million Users Worldwide

The threat actor behind two malicious browser extension campaigns, ShadyPanda and GhostPoster, has been attributed to a third attack campaign codenamed DarkSpectre that has impacted 2.2 million users of Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox.
The activity is assessed to be the work of a Chinese threat actor that Koi Security is tracking under the moniker DarkSpectre. In all, the

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Puppy Linux vs. Linux Lite: Which distro is right for your old Windows 10 PC?

You can revive your aging PC with a lightweight Linux distro such as Puppy Linux and Linux Lite. But which one should you choose?

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When the Cloud Rains on Everyone’s IoT Parade

What happens to all of those always-connected devices and Internet of Things when the cloud goes down? Disruptions to sleep, school, and smart homes, just to name a few issues.

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The AI balancing act your company can’t afford to fumble in 2026

There are eight key tenets your company can follow to build AI faster while keeping it safe and trustworthy.

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Contrarians No More: AI Skepticism Is on the Rise

Concerns about an economic bubble bursting, along with doubts regarding return on investment, suggest the tide may be turning for the artificial intelligence industry.

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IBM Warns of Critical API Connect Bug Allowing Remote Authentication Bypass

IBM has disclosed details of a critical security flaw in API Connect that could allow attackers to gain remote access to the application.
The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-13915, is rated 9.8 out of a maximum of 10.0 on the CVSS scoring system. It has been described as an authentication bypass flaw.
“IBM API Connect could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain

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Identity Security 2026: Four Predictions and Recommendations

Agentic AI adoption and identity security risks, IGA expands in mid-market, SOC-identity team collaboration, and identity platform consolidation—this 2026 predictions post previews identity trends.

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2 US Cybersecurity Experts Guilty of Extortion Scheme for ALPHV Ransomware

Can you trust your cybersecurity team? A recent federal case reveals how two US-based cybersecurity experts turned into affiliates for the BlackCat ransomware group, extorting over $1.2M in Bitcoin. Read the full story on their 2023 crime spree.

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