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What the new Microsoft Sovereign Cloud push means for European customers
Microsoft has announced fresh details on its European cloud sovereignty scheme, confirming that data stored by customers will stay in the region and adhere to European legislation. The new scheme, dubbed Microsoft Sovereign Cloud, will offer enterprises across the region access to three distinct options, including Sovereign Public Cloud, Sovereign Private Cloud, and National Partner Clouds. Sovereign Public Cloud will…
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TikTok videos now push infostealer malware in ClickFix attacks
Cybercriminals are using TikTok videos to trick users into infecting themselves with Vidar and StealC information-stealing malware in ClickFix attacks. As Trend Micro recently discovered, the threat actors behind this TikTok social engineering campaign are using videos likely generated using AI that ask viewers to run commands claiming to activate Windows and Microsoft Office, as well as premium features in various legitimate…
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Microsoft ramps up zero trust capabilities amid agentic AI push
AI agents need to be treated like any other employee, at least when it comes to security, and that means they can’t be trusted by default and need their own secure identification. With zero trust in mind, Microsoft will be extending its security and identity tools — Entra, Purview, and Defender — to cover AI agents developed using its own…
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Google shakes off tariff concerns to push on with $75 billion AI spending plans – but analysts warn rising infrastructure costs will send cloud prices sky high
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has confirmed the company will still spend $75 billion on building out data centers despite economic concerns in the wake of US tariffs. While many were paused or reduced yesterday, heavy tariffs still remain on China, potentially raising the cost of infrastructure projects deemed necessary to enable the development and rollout of AI. Speaking at the…
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Fake Microsoft Office add-in tools push malware via SourceForge
Threat actors are abusing SourceForge to distribute fake Microsoft add-ins that install malware on victims’ computers to both mine and steal cryptocurrency. SourceForge.net is a legitimate software hosting and distribution platform that also supports version control, bug tracking, and dedicated forums/wikis, making it very popular among open-source project communities. Although its open project submission model gives plenty of margin for…
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Security researchers hack BlackLock ransomware gang in push back against rising threat actor
Security researchers have exploited a vulnerability in the dark web site of the BlackLock ransomware group to gather information about planned attacks. Late in 2024, researchers at Resecurity identified a vulnerability in BlackLock’s Data Leak Site (DLS), allowing its analysts to inspect the threat group’s network infrastructure and identify specific activity logs, hosting providers, and linked MEGA accounts used to…
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Amazon, Google & Meta Push for Nuclear Power Growth by 2050
Image: World Nuclear Association In a significant move to address global energy challenges, Amazon, Google, and Meta recently joined forces with other large energy-intensive users to advocate for a substantial increase in nuclear power capacity. The coalition is calling for a tripling of global nuclear energy production by the year 2050, aiming to bolster energy security, meet escalating demand, and…
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FBI warnings are true—fake file converters do push malware
The FBI is warning that fake online document converters are being used to steal peoples’ information and, in worst-case scenarios, to deploy ransomware on victims’ devices. The warning came last week from the FBI Denver field office, after receiving an increasing number of reports about these types of tools. “The FBI Denver Field Office is warning that agents are increasingly…
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HP’s AI printer push continues with new edge capabilities and security features
HP has announced two new AI features that will be integrated on select members of its printer lineup, continuing the firm’s effort to rejuvenate the legacy tech with generative AI. The company set its sights on bringing AI to the world of printing last year and it has unveiled recent strides on this front at its Amplify conference in Nashville.…
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iPhone 17 Pro Max — this new rumor could push people towards iPhone 17 Air
A new leak suggests the iPhone 17 Pro Max will share the same dimensions as the iPhone 16 Pro Max and much-rumored iPhone 17 Air, but with one key exception that could make it a harder sell next to Apple’s thinnest phone yet. Apple’s bumping up the thickness of its upcoming premium iPhone, noted leaker IceUniverse claimed this week on…
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