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‘The first question isn’t how to harden it, it’s whether it should be running at all’: Security experts explain why you really shouldn’t be running FTP servers anymore
FTP still runs widely due to forgotten default configurations Millions of servers expose FTP without active administrative awareness Encryption inconsistencies leave many FTP connections completely unprotected online The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is one of the oldest methods for moving files over the internet, designed during an era when online…
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‘Simply by doing their daily work’: Meta tracks staff activity to teach AI how to replace them
Meta is recording employee clicks, keystrokes, and screen activity to train AI agents on real work behavior The program is part of a broader push to build AI systems that can perform everyday tasks with minimal human input The move comes just ahead of reports of layoffs at the company…
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The $5 Drone Killer: The Navy’s new 20kW LOCUST laser just proved its “unlimited magazine depth” on the USS George H.W. Bush — it neutralized multiple UAVs for a fraction of the cost of a missile, protecting the fleet from cheap enemy drone swarms
LOCUST laser tested aboard USS George H.W. Bush during live drone engagement Palletized system deployed without permanent ship modification during demonstration Newer Locust versions introduce AI-assisted tracking and higher power output Drone warfare has expanded rapidly in recent years, with large numbers of low-cost systems used across conflicts such as…
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China says world’s largest recycling scheme saw 41 million tech items traded in 2026 for discounts
China’s trade-in program generated 502.94 billion yuan (~$74 billion) in sales Nearly 70 million purchases were supported through subsidy-driven incentives Digital products accounted for the largest share of units sold China has released new figures for its government-backed consumer goods trade-in initiative, and the numbers are substantial. According to the…
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Ransomware negotiator recruited by BlackCat ransomware gang pleads guilty to 2023 attacks, faces 20 years in prison
A Florida-based negotiator hired to assist ransomware victims secretly aided BlackCat attackers and even deployed ransomware himself Prosecutors revealed he shared confidential client information, conspired with accomplices, and laundered over $1 million in Bitcoin All three defendants pleaded guilty, with sentencing dates set for mid‑2026 and potential prison terms of…
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“The way we move light”: Tiny optical chips smaller than a grain of salt could save data centers billions
Tiny optical chip steers millions of laser points from microscopic cantilever array MITRE-led research shows new path to scaling quantum computing laser control Microscopic beam steering technology could reduce complexity in large optical systems Quantum computing designs built around laser-controlled qubits run into trouble as systems grow larger. Many approaches…
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