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Hybrid console: Nintendo will take the first Switch off the market in Europe in 2027

Due to EU requirements for replaceable batteries, sales of the first Switch are ending. A revised version of the Switch 2 is released. (Nintendo Switch, Nintendo)

CrowdStrike Uncovers New Prompt Injection Techniques

Intelligence Report in Canada: Cyber ​​Operations Abroad

Intelligence agency carries out cyber attacks against drug traffickers, extremists and cyber criminals. That's not unusual, but the public confession is.

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An X-Ops analysis of how AI coding agents trigger endpoint detection rules designed for adversaries Categories: Threat Research

The ‘first’ AI-run ransomware attack still needed a human

An AI agent carried out the technical execution of a real-world ransomware attack for the first known time, but new details show a human still chose the victim, set up the infrastructure, and supplied stolen credentials — meaning it wasn't quite the fully autonomous cybercrime debut that last week's headlines suggested.

Between Graves and Uncertainty: The Management of the Dead After Venezuela’s Earthquake

Bellingcat has geolocated footage circulating on social media that appears to show coffins placed in newly dug trenches following the recent deadly earthquakes in Venezuela. The site identified extends over two hectares beside an existing cemetery in La Esperanza, a town near La Guaira on the country’s northern coast. It was visited by a representative of […] The post Between Graves and Uncertainty: The Management of the Dead After Venezuela’s Earthquake appeared first on bellingcat.

Commission registers European Citizens' Initiative calling for unconditional basic income

European Commission Press release Brussels, 07 Jul 2026 Today, the European Commission registered a European citizens' initiative (ECI), entitled ‘Introduction of Unconditional Basic Income (UBI) throughout the EU'.

Factsheet on the Livestock Strategy and Protein Action Plan

European Commission Factsheet Brussels, 07 Jul 2026 Factsheet on the Livestock Strategy and Protein Action Plan Factsheet on the Livestock Strategy and Protein Action Plan

Commission sets the direction for prosperous livestock sector and a self-sufficient protein system

European Commission Press release Brussels, 07 Jul 2026 Today, the European Commission adopted the Livestock Strategy to ensure Europe's valuable livestock sector remains strong and resilient in the long term.

'BusySnake' Infostealer Slithers into Critical Infrastructure Networks

A threat group researchers call "Armored Likho" has gained access to government agencies and electrical power entities in Russia, Brazil, and Kazakhstan.

CitrixBleed-ing Again? NetScaler Vulnerability Under Attack

Attackers wasted little time targeting the latest memory disclosure flaw in Citrix's NetScaler products, after researchers published a proof-of-concept exploit (PoC).

Canadian spy agency reports hacking three criminal groups in 2025

A ransomware-as-a-service gang, an online foreign extremist group and drug traffickers were separately the targets of offensive operations in 2025, according to Canada's Communications Security Establishment.

Attackers vote themselves $20 million in BONK cryptocurrency

BonkDAO said in a social media post that it was the victim of a “malicious governance proposal,” or an attack in which holders of a large amount of BONK used that leverage to vote more coins into their wallets.

Chancellor Merz commented today on Canada's decision to procure 212-CD class submarines:

"Prime Minister Mark Carney has just announced that Canada has decided to procure German-Norwegian submarines of the 212CD class. Ahead of the NATO summit starting tomorrow, the Canadian government is sending a strong signal of transatlantic and European cooperation in the defense industry. This is a major, strategic project that will link Canada, Germany and Norway for decades. It is an expression of our long-term partnership,

Phishing poses as big-brand job interview to steal Google accounts

A phishing campaign is impersonating more than 30 well-known brands, including Adobe, Netflix, Coca-Cola, and OpenAI, in fake job interviews to steal Google account credentials from marketing professionals. [...]

Hoto’s PixelDrive screwdriver is down to $60, matching its best price

If your Prime Day purchases included a new desk, TV stand, bookshelf, or other furniture you still haven’t assembled, Hoto’s PixelDrive cordless screwdriver can help speed up the process. It’s currently on sale for $59.99 ($20 off) at Amazon, matching its best price to date. Hoto PixelDrive Cordless Screwdriver Hoto’s latest electric screwdriver delivers an adjustable 6Nm of torque, along with a built-in pixelated display that lets you check the battery life and other info. Where to Buy: $79.99

Fake IT support calls on Microsoft Teams push EtherRAT malware

Threat actors are abusing Microsoft Teams voice calls by impersonating corporate IT support staff to trick employees into installing the EtherRAT malware, giving attackers initial access to corporate networks. [...]

Bitkom Cloud Report 2026: Cloud failure would paralyze every second company

A failure of cloud services would bring almost every second German company to its knees. A current Bitkom study shows how deep the dependency has become. (Cloud, API)

Blogspot-Hosted Payloads Delivered in ‘Veil#Drop’ Attacks

Securonix says the sophisticated framework abuses compromised websites, Blogspot, PowerShell, and fileless techniques to evade detection and deploy the PureLog information stealer. The post Blogspot-Hosted Payloads Delivered in ‘Veil#Drop’ Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek.

National Security Council meeting in July 2026

The spokesman for the federal government, Stefan Kornelius, announced

America’s greatest idea is still under threat

The Patrouille de France perform a flyover during the Sail4th 250 Tall Ships Parade along the Hudson River in New York on July 4th, 2026. | Photo by John Lamparski/Bloomberg via Getty Images The United States of America recently turned 250 years old. What a spectacle! The fireworks were amazing, and millions of proud people celebrated across the nation - even around the world. France lit up the Eiffel Tower; Japan had fireworks. French fighter jets flew above New York City with trails of red, wh

Vietnam arrests suspects behind HiAnime anime piracy service

​Vietnamese authorities have arrested and are prosecuting seven suspects believed to have run HiAnime, the largest anime piracy streaming service before its shutdown in June. [...]

Major medical device manufacturer notifies nearly 4 million of breach

Information like Social Security numbers and health-related data was accessed, but the company said it had “no evidence that impacted information has been publicly posted or exposed on the internet.”

Five questions for Dr. Rubin, who’s armed with a mic and a bowtie

Dr. Rubin’s feed Bullshit is cheap but truth is expensive. Anyone with half a brain cell can post wild misinformation that goes mega viral, which wastes the time and expertise of highly trained people who feel an obligation to inform others of the truth. Today I want you to meet one of those highly-trained people, Dr. Zachary Rubin, who works on the front lines against scientific and medical misinformation. Rubin is a pediatric allergist and immunologist and author of the book All About Allergie

The Federal Government remembers those murdered during the resistance against the National Socialist tyranny

On July 20, 2026 - the 82nd anniversary of the assassination and coup attempt against Hitler - the federal government will commemorate the resistance against the National Socialist tyranny with a ceremony at 11:00 a.m. in the courtyard of the Bendlerblock in Berlin, Stauffenbergstrasse. After the welcome by the chairman of the board of the foundation on July 20, 1944, Prof. Dr. Robert von Steinau-Steinrück and the greeting from the Mayor of Berlin and Senator for Finance, Stefan Evers, will be the federal government

Advertisement: Popular SSD enclosure for USB-C and -A at a Prime Day price

A popular SSD and hard drive enclosure with USB-C and -A costs the Prime Day price again on Amazon. (Solid State Drive, storage media)

Japanese teen arrested over cyberattack that disrupted anime streaming service

The unnamed student, who lives in a city near Tokyo, allegedly exploited a flaw in a subscription-based anime streaming platform to fraudulently cancel more than 46,000 user subscriptions.

JadePuffer: The First Complete LLM-Driven Ransomware Attack

An "agentic threat actor" successfully exploited a Langflow flaw to steal data from a production database server and encrypt other systems.

Opening statement by Commissioner Dombrovskis at the European Parliament plenary debate on the EIB's activities in 2025

European Commission Statement Strasbourg, 06 Jul 2026 Honourable Chair, honourable Vice-President de Groot, honourable Members, I would like to thank the Parliament and the rapporteur for the very comprehensive rep...

Former Xbox studios Double Fine and Compulsion will keep games after going indie

Microsoft is spinning off four of its Xbox game studios - Compulsion Games, Double Fine Productions, Ninja Theory, and Undead Labs - as part of the restructuring announced today. However, two that are going independent, Double Fine and Compulsion, will get to keep their franchises and games catalogs, according to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. "Compulsion Games and Double Fine Productions will return to management and transition to independent studios with their IP, catalog, and runway for their next gam