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Nov 15
2025

This Magnetic Discovery Could Be the Key to Ultrafast, Low-Energy Chips

Scientists have uncovered how tiny magnetic waves can produce electric signals inside materials, potentially transforming computing efficiency.

The discovery could lead to ultrafast, low-power chips that merge magnetic and electric systems seamlessly.

Linking magnetic waves and electric signals.

Nov 15
2025

Scientists Uncover a Hidden Energy Cost in Quantum Timekeeping

Scientists learned that reading a quantum clock requires orders of magnitude more energy than running it. This surprising imbalance reveals that observation itself shapes the flow and thermodynamics of time.

Nov 15
2025

Scientists to Use Earth Itself as a Giant Sensor in Hunt for New Physics

Far above Earth, scientists are using quantum sensors to listen for the faintest whispers of unseen forces that may weave through the universe. Scientists are constantly searching for new clues about the hidden forces that may exist beyond the known laws of physics. One promising area of research

Nov 15
2025

Ransomware’s Fragmentation Reaches a Breaking Point While LockBit Returns

Ransomware hit record highs in Q3 2025 with 85 active groups and LockBit 5.0’s return.

Nov 15
2025

North Korean Hackers Turn JSON Services into Covert Malware Delivery Channels

North Korean hackers exploit JSON storage services to deploy malware in Contagious Interview attacks.

Nov 15
2025

Researchers Find Serious AI Bugs Exposing Meta, Nvidia, and Microsoft Inference Frameworks

Researchers reveal RCE flaws in AI inference engines and Cursor IDE from unsafe code reuse.

Nov 15
2025

Iranian Hackers Launch ‘SpearSpecter’ Spy Operation on Defense & Government Targets

Iran’s APT42 launches SpearSpecter campaign using TAMECAT malware, targeting defense and government officials.

Nov 15
2025

Now-Patched Fortinet FortiWeb Flaw Exploited in Attacks to Create Admin Accounts

Hackers exploit a hidden FortiWeb flaw to seize admin control before Fortinet’s silent patch.

Nov 15
2025

Google backpedals on new Android developer registration rules

Google is backpedaling on its decision to introduce new identity verification rules for all developers, stating that it will also introduce accounts for limited app distribution and will allow users to install apps from unverified devs.

As announced in August, Google was planning to introduce what it called “Developer Verification” starting in 2026 to block malware spreading via sideloaded apps sourced from outside the official Google Play app store.

The new rules require that all apps must originate from developers with verified identities to be installed on certified Android devices; otherwise, their installation will be blocked.

Nov 15
2025

ASUS warns of critical auth bypass flaw in DSL series routers

ASUS has released new firmware to patch a critical authentication bypass security flaw impacting several DSL series router models.

Tracked as CVE-2025–59367, this vulnerability allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to log into unpatched devices exposed online in low-complexity attacks that don’t require user interaction.

ASUS has released firmware version 1.1.2.3_1010 to address this vulnerability for DSL-AC51, DSL-N16, and DSL-AC750 router models.