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Google’s Phone app will tell you if a scammer is impersonating one of your contacts

Google is launching a new feature for its Phone app that aims to protect you from AI impersonation scams. Now, when you receive a call from a scammer that appears to be coming from the same number as one of your contacts, Phone by Google will flag the call as suspicious so you can hang up. In a post explaining the update, Google describes impersonation scams as a growing threat, with the FBI reporting that Americans lost over $893 million to scams using AI in 2025. To carry out the attack, scamm

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Microsoft Scout is a new AI personal assistant built on OpenClaw

Much like Google, Microsoft is launching its own version of OpenClaw. Microsoft Scout is an always-on assistant that integrates into Microsoft 365 apps like Outlook, OneDrive, and Microsoft Teams, allowing businesses to assign a virtual assistant to employees to help with organizing calendars, expense reporting, email drafts, and much more. Unlike Copilot that lives inside Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft Scout can see and do a lot more. "This is a personal assistant, it's the first real personal a

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For local AI development: Microsoft shows desktop PC with Nvidia Spark superchip

Microsoft is introducing two devices for AI and software developers: the Surface Laptop Ultra and the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box. (Microsoft Build 2026, Microsoft)

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I tested a bunch of Switch 2 screen protectors, and these are the best

This is what a Switch 2 looks like with a glossy glass protector attached to its screen. | Image: Cameron Faulkner/The Verge A glass screen protector is one of a few essential accessories that I strongly recommend to every Switch 2 owner. In fact, it should be a priority to stick one onto the console’s screen as soon as possible to avoid accidental scratches. To test the candidates below, I installed and removed Switch 2 screen protectors on my console at an alarming rate, more than any sane per

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Microsoft’s Project Solara is an OS for AI agent gadgets

Microsoft just announced "Project Solara," a new OS designed for gadgets that run AI agents, at Build 2026. The company is calling it "a new platform built from the ground up to power agent-driven experiences." It's built on Android, not Windows. Microsoft demonstrated two concept Project Solara devices at Build today: Desk concept and badge concept. The desk concept is an Amazon Echo Show-like device that unlocks with facial recognition and provides access to AI agents. The badge concept is a w

BleepingComputer43d06/02

Microsoft Exchange Online outage causes email delays, failures

Microsoft is working to address a widespread service issue affecting the mail flow pipeline for Exchange Online customers across North America and Germany. [...]

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EFF Deeplinks43d06/02

We're Fighting Mass Surveillance Tech—and Winning

EFF is on the front lines of the fight against tech-enabled tyranny, but we aren't alone. Our team depends on your help to fight back against the surveillance state. JOIN EFF People around the world are pushing back against the mass surveillance that undermines privacy and free expression for everyone. You can help during EFF's spring membership drive. One of the people who joined the fight for digital rights is EFF client Will Freeman. Will created the website DeFlock.me to reveal the dangers o

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Advertisement: 45 W charger with three ports for less than 13 euros

A Ugreen USB charger with 45W peak power and three ports is on offer on Amazon at the lowest price. (Technology/Hardware, Amazon)

SecurityWeek43d06/02

Two New Reports Offer Competing Explanations for Cybersecurity’s Growing Crisis

As AI shortens the path from vulnerability disclosure to exploitation, researchers disagree on whether the problem is inadequate security tools or inadequate operational control. The post Two New Reports Offer Competing Explanations for Cybersecurity’s Growing Crisis appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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EU Commission Press Corner43d06/02

Speech by Commissioner Lahbib to the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety in the European Parliament

European Commission Speech Brussels, 02 Jun 2026 The Ebola outbreak in Uganda and DRC continues to spread at a rate faster than the response. Conflict in the Middle East is hitting the global economy, driving ...

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Trump goes after green cards

On the Friday before Memorial Day, on the eve of a long weekend, the Trump administration announced that it was further gutting legal immigration. The Department of Homeland Security didn't use this language. "This policy allows our immigration system to function as the law intended instead of incentivizing loopholes," the agency said on X. "The era of abusing our nation's immigration system is over." A press release from US Citizenship and Immigration Services, the agency that handles legal imm

Microsoft’s new developer-optimized Windows embraces Linux even more

Microsoft is kicking off its Build developer conference today with a promise of making Windows a trusted platform for development. As the company continues to focus on performance and reliability fixes for Windows 11, it's also creating a developer-optimized experience that bundles a lot of useful tools and apps and embraces Linux even further. "We have optimized the Windows 11 experience for developers, bringing frequently used command line utilities, a familiar comfort shell, faster setup expe

Microsoft created the mini Surface dev box that Qualcomm couldn’t

Microsoft only just announced a new Surface Laptop Ultra at the weekend, and it's now revealing a miniature Surface PC aimed at developers. The new Surface RTX Spark Dev Box is powered by Nvidia's new Arm-based RTX Spark chips, just like the Surface Laptop Ultra, and is optimized for sustained workloads and local AI tasks. The Surface RTX Spark Dev Box looks a little like the top of an Xbox Series X console, with an aluminum chassis that also doubles as a heatsink. It has a 100-watt thermal enve

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Advertisement: Air purifier Core Mini: fresh air for 44.99 euros in the best price offer

There are currently several air purifiers from the bestselling brand Levoit on offer on Amazon. Including the particularly compact Core Mini. (Innovation & Research, Amazon)

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Russia claims foreign spy agencies hacked officials' phones

In a statement, Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said it had uncovered what it described as a "large-scale operation" involving malicious software installed on the mobile devices of senior Russian officials.

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BleepingComputer43d06/02

Instagram users locked out after Meta AI abused to steal accounts

Multiple Instagram users had their accounts hijacked after attackers convinced Meta's AI-powered support tools that they were the legitimate owners. [...]

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Advertisement: 100 W power bank from Iniu for under 48 euros

A 100W power bank with a large battery and three ports from Iniu is available on Amazon at the lowest price of the year. (Technology/Hardware, Amazon)

TechCrunch Security43d06/02

Password manager Dashlane says hackers stole some customers’ password vaults

The password manager giant said hackers were able to "brute-force" its two-factor system, allowing them to access customer accounts and download their password vaults.

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Netzpolitik (DE)43d06/02

Mass surveillance: Federal Council wants to significantly expand data retention

Data retention of telecommunications data (symbolic image) - CC-BY-ND 2.0: Jim BauerThe Federal Council wants to go further than the federal government with the planned data retention: the storage period should be extended to half a year. All state police and all state secret services should also be able to access the data from security orders from Internet access and e-mail providers.

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Two federal states: Police authorities buy from data retailers

According to data protection experts, data brokers are actually taboo for police authorities. But they are still used. (police, data protection)

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Advertisement: Solar power bank with 27,000 mAh for only 23.79 euros on Amazon

A solar power bank with 27,000 mAh, three USB outputs and LED flashlight is available on Amazon at a reasonable promotional price. (Technology/Hardware)

SecurityWeek43d06/02

Exclusive: How One Line of Code Put Billions of Microsoft Android App Downloads at Risk

A simple development setting bypassed protections designed to prevent unauthorized Android apps from accessing Microsoft account tokens, exposing billions of installations. The post Exclusive: How One Line of Code Put Billions of Microsoft Android App Downloads at Risk appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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The screenless Camp Snap 2 is slimmer and comes with more filters

The new Camp Snap 2 is 15 percent slimmer than the original version. | Image: Camp Snap After expanding its offerings to video with the CS-8 inspired by Kodak and Canon's retro Super 8mm film cameras, Camp Snap is returning to its roots. The Camp Snap 2 is a sequel to the company's first screenless digital point-and-shoot camera that updates the original with a slimmer design, faster performance, filters available right out of the box, and new features making it easier for kids to use. The Camp

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For AI infrastructure: Alphabet plans largest capital raising in history

The capital raising planned by Google parent company exceeds the three largest IPOs in history combined. (Alphabet, Google)

TechCrunch Security43d06/02

Anthropic scales Claude Mythos to critical infrastructure in 15+ countries

Anthropic is expanding Project Glasswing, its security vulnerability program, and access to Mythos to 150 organizations across 15 countries — targeting critical infrastructure in power, water, healthcare, and communications where a cyberattack could affect 100 million people.

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SecurityWeek43d06/02

Android Update Patches Exploited Zero-Day, 123 Other Vulnerabilities

Google says the Android vulnerability CVE-2025-48595 has been exploited in limited, targeted attacks. The post Android Update Patches Exploited Zero-Day, 123 Other Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Advertisement: Multifunctional tool with battery reduced at Amazon

Amazon offers a multifunctional tool with a battery that hobby craftsmen can use to drill, sand and engrave delicate objects. (Technology/Hardware)

BleepingComputer43d06/02

Why the browser is now the front line for AI security

AI-powered attacks and shadow AI adoption are creating new security risks inside the browser. Push Security explains why browser visibility is becoming critical for both threat detection and AI governance. [...]

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