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Obligation to invest in films and series: Netflix fears disadvantages for the industry

The federal government wants to promote the German film industry. Netflix criticizes this and fears the opposite effect. (Netflix, Disney)

Housing, Urban Development, Construction and Local Government Committee travels to Japan

A delegation from the Committee for Housing, Urban Development, Construction and Municipalities is traveling to Japan from May 30 to June 6, 2026. The stops on the journey are Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Against the background of the diverse challenges on the German construction and housing market, valuable suggestions are to be gained for the future work of the committee. In Tokyo, political talks are being held in the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and in the Japanese lower house. In Vo

Advertisement: 3-in-1 Magsafe charging station for Apple devices now only around 23 euros on Amazon

The practical 3-in-1 charging station puts an end to cable chaos and is now on offer at Amazon for a short time. (Technology/Hardware, Apple)

Power storage: Fireproof sodium battery for use at home

Hardly combustible, without critical raw materials and with solid performance, a newly developed battery should contribute to the spread of energy storage. (battery, energy transition)

Charter Communications data breach affects 4.9 million accounts

The ShinyHunters extortion gang stole personal information from 4.9 million accounts after hacking the U.S. telecom giant Charter Communications in early April, according to data breach notification service Have I Been Pwned. [...]

Advertisement: Lenovo Thinkpad T14 in a flash deal at Back Market

The Lenovo Thinkpad T14 Gen 1 with 14'' FHD display and individual configuration is available at Back Market with an extra discount at a bargain price. (laptop, computer)

New scoreboard shows success of European startup policies

European Commission Press release Brussels, 29 May 2026 Europe's startup and scaleup ecosystem has been growing steadily, according to the first-ever European Startup and Scaleup Scoreboard (ESSS) published today by the European Commission.

KI: Google is spelled with two Ps

Google Search's AI mode spells "Google" with one or two Ps. Why are AI models so bad at spelling? (AI, Google)

Oracle CSPU: 35 security updates in May

Various Oracle products have security gaps. Updates are available to patch 35 vulnerabilities.

Advertisement: Securing Microsoft 365 Security in practice

Microsoft 365 Security becomes an ongoing task when identities, endpoints and data need to be protected in the cloud. An online workshop teaches procedures and configurations for operation. (Golem career world, encryption)

No patch for Gogs: Thousands of self-hosted Git servers are vulnerable

A critical security vulnerability allows attackers to completely compromise Gogs servers via pull requests. There is no patch yet. (vulnerabilities, servers)

What’s in the container? Analyzing vulnerabilities, risks and protection with Kaspersky Container Security and the KIRA AI assistant

What are the main risks for container environments: vulnerabilities, supply chain attacks, configuration errors; how to improve container security and how Kaspersky Container Security with the KIRA AI assistant can help.

Instead of enforcing international law: the EU Mediterranean mission IRINI will in future only serve to deter migration

A Libyan Coast Guard patrol boat in August 2025 - All rights reserved: Max Cavallari / SOS MEDITERRANEEGreece and France are letting the UN mandate of the Mediterranean mission IRINI against arms deliveries expire. Instead, the EU is now also supporting breakaway eastern Libya with surveillance technology and the training of Libyan personnel who are then supposed to intercept refugee boats.

Chrome update closes 151 security leaks - 22 of them critical

Anyone who uses Chrome should urgently check whether the browser is already up to date. Wednesday's update closes 151 security vulnerabilities.

CrowdStrike Named a Leader in 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection for Seventh Consecutive Time

Shadow AI: The Hidden Risk Expanding Across the Enterprise

Interpretation 160: Does data protection overturn the liability privilege?

The c't data protection podcast is about a 100 million fine against Yandex, planned job cuts and the consequences of the ECJ ruling against Russmedia.

Anthropic confirms Claude Mythos-class models will roll out to the public

Anthropic has confirmed that it plans to bring Mythos-class models to the general public after delaying the rollout due to security risks to public and private software. [...]

As Global Powers Explore Humanoid Robots, Cyber-Risk Looms

The future of cybersecurity is germinating, as nation states vie for dominance in the embodied AI market and its supply chain.

Six zero days revealed in six weeks: Microsoft reacts with threats

Microsoft is struggling with published evidence of unpatched security holes. The group is now threatening legal action.

GreyVibe hackers use ChatGPT, Gemini to power cyberattacks

A likely Russian threat cluster tracked as GreyVibe has been targeting Ukrainian entities with AI-generated lures and a rich set of custom malware tools. [...]

Public meeting of the Petitions Committee on the topics: Fee schedule for medical professions and integration assistance for people with disabilities

Commission approves €9 billion Spanish capacity mechanism for security of electricity supply

European Commission Press release Brussels, 29 May 2026 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €9 billion capacity mechanism for electricity supply for Spain. This aid measure aims to ensure that there is sufficient capacity to produce, store or flexibly consume electricity and that electricity production meets the expected demand.

BTMOB Android malware service generates custom phishing payloads

An Android remote access trojan named BTMOB is offered to cybercriminals with a builder interface for generating malware payloads tailored to phishing lures. [...]

FBI warns of fake FIFA websites running World Cup fraud schemes

The FBI is warning of fake websites impersonating FIFA ahead of the 2026 World Cup, to steal personal and financial information, sell fake tickets and hospitality packages, and push other fraud related to the event. [...]

Hackers are trying to steal Signal users’ backups in new wave of widespread attacks

A new hacking campaign is trying to trick Signal users to give up their secret recovery key, which can be used to access online backups containing past messages.

Dutch Raid Fails to Dent Russian Bulletproof Host

Dutch law enforcement seized 800 servers and arrested two operators of THE.Hosting but left the hosting provider's core IP address space intact.

Russia-Linked ‘GreyVibe’ Attackers Use AI to Supercharge Cyberattacks

Researchers warn GreyVibe’s extensive use of ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI tools offers a glimpse into how future cybercriminal and state-aligned groups will operate. The post Russia-Linked ‘GreyVibe’ Attackers Use AI to Supercharge Cyberattacks appeared first on SecurityWeek.

A security lapse at prison pay phone service Pay Tel publicly exposed over 300K callers’ driver’s licenses

Pay Tel secured the publicly exposed data after security researchers discovered the leak containing callers' sensitive ID documents and inmate communications.

Hackers exploit FortiClient EMS flaw to push infostealer malware

Hackers are exploiting an authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2026-35616) in FortiClient Enterprise Management Server (EMS) to deliver an undocumented credential stealer called EKZ. [...]