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This strange 88-core processor emerging online reveals a deeper shake-up in data center hardware cycles across major cloud operators

Defunct hyperscale hardware is popping up online with extraordinary speed and scale Non-binary core counts point to custom silicon tailored for specialized workloads DDR4 dependence suggests that these systems were not adapted to current memory roadmaps A set of 88-core AMD EPYC 9D64 processors has been spotted on eBay, raising questions about their source and […]

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OpenAI admits that new models are likely to pose a ‘high’ cybersecurity risk

OpenAI warns that future LLMs could help with zero-day development or advanced cyber espionage The company invests in defensive tools, access control and a tiered cybersecurity program The New Frontier Risk Council will guide safeguards and responsible capacity across frontier models Future OpenAI Large Language Models (LLM) could pose higher cybersecurity risks, as they could

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Google releases a fix for another zero-day

Google has fixed a high-severity Chrome zero-day along with two medium-severity bugs Vulnerability likely linked to a LibANGLE buffer overflow that allows memory corruption and remote code execution This marks Chrome’s eighth zero-day patch this year, highlighting ongoing browser-targeted attacks Google recently updated its Chrome browser to protect against a serious vulnerability that was exploited

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Russian airline hack came through third-party tech vendor

Aeroflot’s July outage was likely a supply chain attack via developer Bakka Soft Attackers exploited months-old access that lacks 2FA to deploy extensive malware and disrupt flights Damages reached tens of millions, though The Bell’s report remains unconfirmed and politically sensitive The cyber attack against Aeroflot, Russia’s flagship airline, was allegedly a supply chain attack

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Nvidia is developing new software to help track chips after counterfeiting is detected

Nvidia customers can now track GPU usage and power spikes Location tracking is not included, so it is not a threat to Chinese exports Nvidia is pushing transparency by opening up the software Nvidia is working on new software for its GPUs to verify their use, amid changed plans that see the H20 export ban

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Switzerland will revise the proposed law change after backlash from the tech industry

The Swiss government will reconsider its amendment to the surveillance law This comes after backlash from the Swiss tech industry and politicians The plan to expand monitoring requirements remains The Swiss government has been forced to reverse a controversial decision that would have greatly expanded surveillance in the country. The issue first hit the headlines

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Mullvad is withdrawing OpenVPN support on the desktop and pushing all users to WireGuard

Mullvad is removing OpenVPN support from its desktop apps Full shutdown of OpenVPN is expected on January 15, 2026 Mullvad says the switch will improve performance and security Mullvad has officially removed OpenVPN support from its desktop apps with the release of version 2025.14 – a big step in its long-planned shift towards a WireGuard-only

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‘They gave us the iPhone camera’: F1 producer Jerry Bruckheimer on Apple’s ‘phenomenal’ involvement in the film’s production

There’s nothing like a bit of macho melodrama to get those bums in movie theater seats, and legendary Hollywood producer Jerry Bruckheimer knows the unspoken truth better than most. Just three years later Top Gun: Maverick breathed new life into the action film genre, Bruckheimer reunited with director Joseph Kosinski and writer Ehren Kruger on

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NEW Strand’s Hints and Answers for Friday, December 12 (Game #649)

Looking for a different day? A new NEW Strands puzzle pops up at midnight every day for your time zone – meaning some people always play ‘today’s game’ while others play ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Thursday’s puzzle instead then click here: NEW Strand’s Hints and Answers for Thursday, December 11 (Game #648). Strands is

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