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Google gets the US government’s green light to acquire Wiz for $32B

Google announced its intent to acquire cloud security company Wiz in March and the deal is now on track to close in early 2026.

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You can buy retail gift cards on Google Play now – here’s how

Google quietly added a hidden gift card shop inside the Play Store. Here’s how to find it.

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New malware uses AI to adapt during attacks, report finds

New malware uses AI to adapt during attacks, report finds

Researchers at Google said Wednesday that they recently observed malware “that employed AI capabilities mid-execution to dynamically alter the malware’s behavior.”

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Risk ‘Comparable’ to SolarWinds Incident Lurks in Popular Software Update Tool

Risk ‘Comparable’ to SolarWinds Incident Lurks in Popular Software Update Tool

Some of the world’s biggest technology companies use a program liable to introduce malware into their software. The potential consequences are staggering, but there’s an easy fix.

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You can talk with Google Maps now, thanks to its big Gemini upgrade – how it works

Google Maps just got four big AI-powered upgrades. Here’s what’s new.

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Best early Black Friday monitor deals 2025: 23 sales out early

If you need a new monitor for your office, home, or gaming setup, these are the best deals in the run-up to Black Friday.

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Malanta Emerges from Stealth with $10 Million Seed Funding

Malanta collects and analyzes digital breadcrumbs that attackers leave behind and then forecasts how and when they will be weaponized.

The post Malanta Emerges from Stealth with $10 Million Seed Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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The brightest flashlights of 2025: We shine a spotlight on our top picks

We tested the brightest flashlights of 2025 for camping, hiking, and blackouts.

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Portal26 Raises $9 Million for Gen-AI Adoption Platform

The gen-AI adoption management platform will invest the funds in accelerating growth and product innovations.

The post Portal26 Raises $9 Million for Gen-AI Adoption Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Elusive Iranian APT Phishes Influential US Policy Wonks

Elusive Iranian APT Phishes Influential US Policy Wonks

Iran is spying on American foreign policy influencers. But exactly which of its government’s APTs is responsible remains a mystery.

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