The CyberVolk hacktivist group has returned with a new ransomware-as-a-service operation run entirely through Telegram. In a major blunder, they shipped their malware with the master encryption key hardcoded inside, potentially allowing victims to unlock their files without paying.
Oracle’s Larry Ellison is making a massive bet that the future of AI isn’t just training on public data, but reasoning on private corporate data. To seize this opportunity, the company is projecting a staggering $50 billion in capital expenditures. This extreme spending is a direct challenge to the
Google has urgently released Chrome 143.0.7499.109 for desktop and corresponding mobile versions to patch three vulnerabilities, one a high-risk 0-day already being exploited. Other Chromium browsers like Microsoft Edge and Brave have updated, but Vivaldi and Opera are on different version tracks. D
OpenAI is facing a grim new lawsuit. The estate of an 83-year-old woman claims ChatGPT “validated and magnified” her son’s paranoid delusions, which led to her murder in August.
Colocation giant Equinix is reportedly planning a massive new data center campus in the Netherlands. The 150MW, €1.5 billion project in Lelystad will be built in phases through 2028/2029.
The AI revolution in retail is getting real and specific. According to a Forbes preview, the 2026 NRF Big Show will be dominated by targeted “point solutions” for merchandising and pricing, forcing a slow, difficult cultural shift that could take decades.
Oracle’s aggressive push into AI infrastructure is hitting a wall of investor skepticism. The company is ramping spending to $50B this year, but revenue forecasts remain flat, sparking concerns over its heavy debt load.
Companies are pouring money into AI, but a major survey shows most aren’t ready. The problem isn’t the AI itself—it’s the messy data and outdated IT foundations it’s being built on.
London-based Yonda Tax has secured €12 million in its first institutional funding round. The company automates complex VAT and sales tax compliance for businesses operating across borders. The funding will fuel expansion into new industries and tax jurisdictions.
Workplace surveillance tech is getting more advanced, letting bosses track location via WiFi and archive texts on work phones. It’s part of a post-pandemic power shift, and workers are right to be concerned about where the line is drawn.
