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Attack via USB stick: AI finds dangerous holes in popular FatFs driver

Simply connecting a USB stick is enough to inject malicious code into many embedded and IoT devices. There is no patch yet. (security vulnerabilities, storage media)

borderlinecybersecurity · government-security · unknown-it-category-16

(g+) Emigrating to Australia: Down Under is looking for IT specialists, but they won't take just anyone

There is fierce competition in the points system for permanent residence visas. IT specialists in particular have to demonstrate significantly more than other specialists. An advice text by Peter Ilg (work, economy)

Bundesregierung News8d07/03

Chancellor Merz is traveling to the NATO summit in Ankara

The spokesman for the federal government, Stefan Kornelius, said:

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borderlinecybersecurity · government-security · unknown-it-category-16

Randstad: Significantly higher salaries for employees with AI skills

Anyone who has AI skills in their job can demand significant salary premiums in Germany. Companies have to search for AI specialists for an extremely long time. (salary, studies)

SecurityWeek8d07/03

Agentic AI Used to Conduct Ransomware Attack via Langflow

Attack demonstrates how LLM agents can combine known exploitation techniques with real-time reasoning to automate complex, multi-stage intrusions. The post Agentic AI Used to Conduct Ransomware Attack via Langflow appeared first on SecurityWeek.

borderlinecybersecurity · government-security · unknown-it-category-16

Electromobility: Eon and Tank & Rast are to build an electric truck charging network

A total of 195 charging points for electric trucks are to be built at 24 locations along motorways. The majority of chargers support megawatt charging. (truck, electric car)

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Football: BVB starts football field love in Fortnite

Borussia Dortmund is expanding its gaming activities and releasing a free football card for Fortnite. (football, games)

borderlinecybersecurity · government-security · unknown-it-category-16

Advertisement: Popular ice cream maker from Ninja, refreshingly cheap at Back Market

To refresh you on hot summer days, Back Market offers the Ninja Creami ice cream maker. A soft ice cream machine is also reduced. (Technology/Hardware)

borderlinecybersecurity · government-security · unknown-it-category-16

Final Stand: Company of Heroes becomes a roguelite with 36 bosses

Relic Entertainment is giving its strategy series an unusual spin-off. Final Stand relies on permanent progress and an endless mode. (Company of Heroes, games)

Netzpolitik (DE)9d07/03

United Nations: “We can no longer say we didn’t know anything”

UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasizes that without common rules, member states will lose all control over AI. (Archive image) - All rights reserved: IMAGO / Pacific Press AgencyThe UN AI Expert Council has presented the first global scientific report on artificial intelligence. It shows that regulation cannot keep up with the rapid development of AI.

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EU Commission Press Corner9d07/03

Commission proposes five joint defence projects to strengthen Europe's industrial capabilities

European Commission Press release Brussels, 03 Jul 2026 Today, the European Commission proposed five new large-scale projects, known as the European Defence Projects of Common Interest (EDPCIs), to help EU countries strengthen their defence capabilities by developing key military systems together.

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Kaspersky Securelist9d07/03

Armored Likho digging a snake pit: inside the covert BusySnake Stealer campaign

An inside look at the active Armored Likho APT campaign. The attackers are using spear-phishing, AI-generated loaders, and a new Python-based tool, BusySnake Stealer, to target organizations in Russia, Kazakhstan, and Brazil.

cybersecurity · government-security · unknown-it-category-15

Medtronic Data Breach Impacts 3.8 Million People

In April, ShinyHunters accessed the company’s corporate IT systems and stole patients’ personal and medical information. The post Medtronic Data Breach Impacts 3.8 Million People appeared first on SecurityWeek.

borderlinecybersecurity · government-security · unknown-it-category-16

Black holes: Generation of Hawking radiation first recreated

The effects of Hawking radiation are examined in an artificial event horizon. It is hoped that insights into quantum gravity will be gained. (Quantum Physics, Stephen Hawking)

borderlinecybersecurity · government-security · unknown-it-category-16

Advertisement: Ottocast Mini Nova Wireless Adapter at Amazon's lowest price

If you want to connect your car wirelessly to your smartphone, you will find a model at the lowest price on Amazon with the Ottocast Mini Nova Adapter Adapter. (Technology/Hardware)

Alleged Scattered Spider Hacker Extradited to US

Prosecutors say 19-year-old Peter Stokes was a member of Scattered Spider, the hacking group linked to more than 100 network intrusions and over $100 million in ransom payments. The post Alleged Scattered Spider Hacker Extradited to US appeared first on SecurityWeek.

cybersecurity · government-security · unknown-it-category-16

Network smashed: Millions of streaming devices abused as a proxy using malware

A massive proxy network called Netnut has let cybercriminals route their traffic through private Internet connections. But that's over now. (malware, virus)

borderlinecybersecurity · government-security · unknown-it-category-16

Subscription model: Meta introduces usage limit and paywall for smart glasses

A previously free function of Metas Smart Glasses can now only be used for three hours a month without a paid subscription. (Meta, AI)

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Valar Atomics: Most expensive nuclear reactor ever produced electricity

An Nvidia Spark in the USA was supplied with electricity from a new, small nuclear reactor. The price is extreme, the benefits are doubtful. (Nuclear Power, Nvidia)

Heise Security (DE)9d07/03

Update now: Critical holes in Ubiquiti UniFi allow remote attacks

Several products from Ubiquiti's UniFi ecosystem are affected by some critical gaps. Admins should install the secured versions quickly.

cybersecurity · government-security · data-protection

Netzpolitik (DE)9d07/03

State transparency: Attack on freedom of information continues to generate strong criticism

This is how transparent the view of the state becomes when the federal government has its way. - Public domain-like released by unsplash.com: Federico BottosThe Federal Data Protection Commissioner considers the federal government's plans to be "undemocratic", journalists warn of a loss of trust. They also point to machinations by coalition politicians that only came to light thanks to the Freedom of Information Act.

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EU Commission Press Corner9d07/03

Daily News 03 / 07 / 2026

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 03 Jul 2026 Commission adopts revised sustainability reporting standards to reduce administrative burdens for EU businesses while maintaining high-quality disclosures The E...

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borderlinecybersecurity · government-security · unknown-it-category-16

Nextcloud instead of Sharepoint: Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania says goodbye to Microsoft

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania wants to do without Microsoft when it comes to cloud solutions. However, there are no plans to completely abandon Microsoft products. (Sovereignty, Microsoft)

borderlinecybersecurity · government-security · unknown-it-category-16

Sony and Rockstar troll: Microsoft burns Github code to CD and sends it out

"Keep the code. Lend it to your friends. Pass it on to your children," writes Microsoft. (Microsoft, Sony)

borderlinecybersecurity · government-security · cybercrime

Google, FBI Disrupt NetNut Residential Proxy Network Powered by Millions of Devices

NetNut rented access to millions of compromised devices, allowing cybercriminals and nation-state actors to mask their identities during attacks. The post Google, FBI Disrupt NetNut Residential Proxy Network Powered by Millions of Devices appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Citizen science for space: A quasar that bears your name

Since Seti@Home there are many ways to support astronomical research. With a bit of luck, you'll become a co-author of a study or have a celestial body named after you. An advice text by Mario Keller (astronomy, space telescope)

Critical Cursor AI Code Editor Flaws Could Lead to OS-Level Remote Code Execution

The DuneSlide vulnerabilities enable zero-click prompt injection attacks that escape Cursor's sandbox and execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system. The post Critical Cursor AI Code Editor Flaws Could Lead to OS-Level Remote Code Execution appeared first on SecurityWeek.