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Over 900 Oracle E-Business instances exposed to ongoing attacks

Over 900 Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) instances have been found exposed online amid ongoing attacks exploiting a critical security flaw. [...]

Image forensics: Fraunhofer IOSB develops new deepfake detection

Fraunhofer IOSB presented RealOrRender. The hybrid system is intended to make AI image recognition and results traceable via XAI. (Fraunhofer, KI)

PC remote management: Man-in-the-middle attacks on HCL BigFix possible

In a current version of HCL BigFix, the developers have closed a total of six security gaps.

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Amazon offers a smart tag in the form of a card that can be used to find suitcases, backpacks and wallets using an iPhone. (Technology/Hardware)

Opening remarks by Commissioner Kubilius at the seminar “Securing Europe's Eyes in the Sky: the Security of EU Satellites”

European Commission Speech Brussels, 01 Jul 2026 Dear Christophe, Paulius, and Hélder, I thank you for inviting me here today. I will start from an obvious truth: space is a big part of our economy and of our ...

Sony is killing all physical PlayStation game discs

Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro doesn’t even feature a disc drive. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Sony has announced that from January 2028 it will entirely stop the production of physical discs for new PlayStation games. From that point onwards, new releases will only be available in digital versions, or physical copies with a download code in the box. Games released before January 2028 will still be available on disc. "This is a natural direction for Sony Interactive Entertainment to adapt to co

New smartphone tariffs: Congstar introduces upgrade promises

The Telekom subsidiary is revising the Allnet Flats. If Congstar increases the data volume for new customers, existing customers automatically also benefit. (Congstar, Telekom)

Draft law on AI in asylum and visa procedures: “The alarm bells should ring”

What role should automated systems play in asylum and visa procedures? - CC-BY 4.0: Yutong Liu & Kingston School of ArtThe Ministry of the Interior wants to allow authorities to train automated systems with data from asylum and residence procedures. This is not just about the BAMF or immigration authorities, but also about the police. We publish the draft law.

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If you want to breathe freely at home, you'll find a top deal on Amazon. The smart Levoit Core 200S air purifier is currently available at the best price. (Technology/Hardware)

Bundestag President Julia Klöckner opens summer cinema in the parliamentary district: “People and Parliament – ​​living democracy in Germany”

GTA disappoints in stores: Nobody needs a GTA 6 on DVD or Blu-ray!

Hardly anyone orders GTA 6 in retail stores because the box no longer contains Blu-rays. That's good and right, I think. An IMHO by Oliver Nickel (GTA 6, IMHO)

FTC Seeks Public Comment on Policy Statement Addressing AI Accuracy

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a proposed policy statement addressing concerns that AI companies may be manipulating the bView Press Release

CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog

CISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2026-45659 Microsoft SharePoint Server Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability This type of vulnerability is a frequent attack vector for malicious cyber actors and poses significant risks to the federal enterprise. Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 26-04: Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk establishes vulnerability management requirements fo

Rhythm Heaven never misses a beat

Rhythm Heaven isn't Nintendo's best-known series, nor its most prolific. Prior to the launch of Rhythm Heaven Groove on the Switch this week - it's out on July 2nd - there were only four previous entries, one of which was exclusive to Japan. The most recent came out more than a decade ago. Even still, there's a case to be made that this is Nintendo's most consistent franchise. There are few guarantees in life, but a new Rhythm Heaven being great is one of them. If you're unfamiliar, Rhythm Heave

Google built a great smart speaker, but Gemini isn’t ready for it

The Google Home Speaker is Google’s first smart speaker in years. And it’s pretty! | Photo: Jennifer Patison Tuohy / The Verge Smart speakers have spent the past few years searching for a compelling second act. Beyond music, timers, and controlling your lights, they've struggled to justify taking up space on the kitchen counter. AI promised to change that. Amazon debuted its new hardware powered by a revamped Alexa last fall, and now it's finally Google's turn. The Google Home Speaker is the com

Advertisement: Get the Sennheiser Momentum 5 with replaceable battery now at Media Markt

The new Sennheiser Momentum 5 Bluetooth headphones with a replaceable battery are available and can be ordered directly from Media Markt. (Sennheiser, Media Markt)

(g+) Kernel Live Patching: Patching without rebooting - and why the reboot still occurs

Live patching closes kernel vulnerabilities without rebooting - but not every vulnerability. How live patching works and what its limitations are. An advice text by Steffen Zahn (Security, Linux kernel)

Adobe Patches Critical ColdFusion, Campaign Classic Vulnerabilities

Seven of the security defects have a maximum severity rating of 10/10 and could lead to arbitrary code execution. The post Adobe Patches Critical ColdFusion, Campaign Classic Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Citrix Patches NetScaler Vulnerabilities, Including New ‘HTTP/2 Bomb’ Attack

Citrix urges customers to patch NetScaler after fixing six vulnerabilities, including the HTTP/2 Bomb flaw and a high-severity CitrixBleed-style information disclosure bug. The post Citrix Patches NetScaler Vulnerabilities, Including New ‘HTTP/2 Bomb’ Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Exploitarium: Anonymous researcher leaks masses of zero-day exploits

A public Github repository contains 26 exploits for zero-day vulnerabilities in several popular software tools. And there are more and more. (vulnerabilities, AI)

High demand: Microsoft is building a new data center in North Rhine-Westphalia

Microsoft is expanding its billion-dollar investments in AI data centers in North Rhine-Westphalia and is building a fourth facility in the Rheinisches Revier in Grevenbroich. (Microsoft, AI)

Range anxiety

The storm developed quickly over west central Illinois on April 17th, first as a single high-intensity system called a supercell, and then later that evening transforming into a long squall line of thunderstorms. Tucked inside a wall of wind were several smaller, quick-forming tornadoes, one of which landed directly on Rivian’s electric vehicle factory on the outskirts of the college town of Normal. The ferocious storm knocked down one of the walls and tore through the plant’s roof like a can op

The cube was a lie: up close with our Dbrand Companion Cube before it gets destroyed

Dbrand is the company that shipped a product that told Nintendo's legal team to "go fuck yourself," and the company that had a second set of lawyer-dodging PS5 plates ready when Sony threatened to sue over the originals. But on June 29th, the company finally ate some serious humble pie, canceling its Portal-themed Companion Cube external shell for the Steam Machine after Valve lawyered up. I couldn't believe it. Surely Dbrand had to have seen this coming. There must be a plan B, right? "There is

Microsoft fixes GIF functionality in the Windows Emoji Panel

Microsoft has fixed the GIF functionality in the Emoji Panel for Windows 11 users after the provider shut down its service. [...]

Virtual power plants: USA is planning 160 gigawatts of virtual power

The country wants to save billions of US dollars because smart devices work together to prevent reserve power plants from starting up or the electricity from failing. (Electricity, AI)

Representatives of the Bundestag take part in the annual meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean in Cairo

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (PV-UfM) will address questions of increased cooperation in the Mediterranean region at its 19th annual meeting from July 4th to 5th, 2026 in Cairo. The head of the delegation Detlef Seif (CDU/CSU) and Dr. Maximilian Krah (AfD) took part. The five committees are deliberating resolutions on various topics. The focus of the Political Committee is on:

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If you want to keep a reliable eye on your property, you will find a strong offer on Amazon. The smart Tapo C246D outdoor camera is currently cheaper than ever. (Technology/hardware, video surveillance)

Battle Royale: Battlefield 6 attracts beginners with casual mode

Pressure wave with dirty work (no joke!): The update for Season 3 for Battlefield 6 brings, among other things, a casual mode for Battle Royale. (Battlefield, Electronic Arts)

Android 17: Google makes it harder to crack the screen lock

With Android 17, Google is introducing stricter limits for PIN entries on the lock screen. This is intended to make guessing PINs or passwords much more difficult.

Steganography: Claude Code inserts barely visible markers into prompts

A developer has discovered virtually invisible markings in Claude Code. They could help Anthropic detect unauthorized behavior. (Anthropic, AI)