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UK Launches Major Privacy Investigation into TikTok and Reddit's Youth Data Practices
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office is investigating how TikTok, Reddit and Imgur handle children's personal data and content recommendations. The probe focuses on data collection practices, age verification methods and potential risks to users aged 13-17.
The Sticky Menace: How Deteriorating Rubber is Destroying Vintage Hard Drives
A peculiar issue is threatening data stored on 1990s hard drives as rubber components turn to adhesive goo, particularly affecting Apple Macintosh systems. This unexpected deterioration poses significant challenges for vintage computing enthusiasts and archivists working to preserve computing history.
From A to B to Billions: The Remarkable Rise of Linux
In 1991, a Finnish student's simple program displaying alternating letters grew into Linux - the operating system now powering billions of devices worldwide. Follow the journey from Linus Torvalds' humble university project to a revolutionary force in modern computing.
Understanding Web Security: The Complementary Roles of CSRF Protection and CORS
Explore the critical interplay between CSRF protection and CORS in modern web security. Learn how these seemingly contradictory mechanisms work together to enable legitimate cross-origin requests while preventing malicious attacks.
Cambridge Launches Pioneering Program to Combat Engineered Pandemic Threats
The University of Cambridge has established a groundbreaking initiative to address the rising risk of engineered biological weapons and laboratory-released pandemics. The program combines expertise in immunology, biotechnology and policy to develop prevention strategies and emergency response frameworks.
Meta Fires 20 Employees in Major Crackdown on Information Leaks
Meta has terminated approximately 20 employees for sharing confidential company information, with more dismissals expected. The company is implementing stricter controls around internal communications while emphasizing its commitment to protecting sensitive data.
Major Security Flaw in Apple's Find My Network Could Turn Any Bluetooth Device into a Tracker
Researchers at George Mason University discovered a vulnerability allowing hackers to transform ordinary Bluetooth devices into tracking beacons through Apple's Find My network. While Apple has patched the flaw, the discovery highlights growing concerns around sophisticated device tracking capabilities.
WordPress Access Battle Sparks Class Action Lawsuit Against Automattic
A class action lawsuit challenges Automattic's decision to block WP Engine from accessing WordPress updates and resources, affecting thousands of websites. The case could set precedents for open-source software control and trademark enforcement while testing WordPress's commitment to remaining freely accessible.
Critical Vulnerability in Paragon Driver Exploited by Ransomware Groups
Microsoft researchers have discovered multiple severe flaws in Paragon's partition manager driver, with ransomware gangs actively exploiting one vulnerability to gain system-level access. The critical flaw affects BioNTdrv.sys driver versions prior to 2.0.0, enabling attacks even when the software isn't installed.
