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GSM-R: Incorrect update has probably paralyzed the railway radio

The railway radio may have crashed due to an update in the GSM-R core. The supplier or Deutsche Bahn itself could be to blame. A report by Achim Sawall (Deutsche Bahn, GSM)

Home Assistant: Update plugs information leak

The more recent Home Assistant updates plug information leaks, among other things. There is also a new version of the Home Assistant OS.

Robot training: free cleaning in exchange for private apartment data

The AI ​​startup Micro AGI offers free household help. In return, cleaners film everything for robot training. (robots, AI)

“Password” episode 60: Sense and nonsense of CVSS, SSVC, EPSS and Co

The podcast is dedicated to assessing security vulnerabilities and critically inspects various metrics provided for this purpose.

Advertisement: 100-watt charger with four ports on Prime Day only costs around 30 euros for the first time

100 watts of power, four ports and GaN technology: The compact power supply from Ugreen is available on Amazon in the Prime deal at the best price. (Technology/Hardware, Notebook)

Cyberattack on Klue: Hacker steals data from Lastpass users

In a cyber attack on the company Klue, data from countless Salesforce customers was leaked. Lastpass users are also affected. (data leak, API)

Traces of cyber attacks often lead to Russia

Germany is a hotspot for ransomware. Expert explains why clinics are targeted and Russia serves as a safe haven for cybercriminals.

Commission pays €846 million to Spain to support recovery following the 2024 Valencia region floods

European Commission Press release Brussels, 24 Jun 2026 The European Commission has approved the payment of €846 million to Spain from the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to support the reconstruction efforts after the devastating floods that struck the Valencia Region in October 2024.

On your own behalf: Read our e-paper dossiers for a month at a special price!

Every month we receive a new e-paper on important IT topics. We are currently offering most dossiers at a special price: 2.49 instead of 9.95 euros per issue. (Golem.de, knowledge)

Unlocking the Cloudflare app ecosystem with OAuth for all

Self-Managed OAuth is now available to all developers on Cloudflare. Here's how we executed a zero-downtime migration of our core OAuth engine to make it happen.

Hackers Exploiting Cisco Unified CM Vulnerability

Cisco noted that a PoC had been available for CVE-2026-20230 when it announced patches in early June. The post Hackers Exploiting Cisco Unified CM Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Horror: Netflix game calls on the real smartphone

Hello, is anyone there? In the interactive horror experiment Unhinged, Netflix calls on the user's smartphone. (Netflix, Adventure)

Pay cashless: The Girocard, also known as the EC card, has these new functions

To date, a credit card has sometimes been required for cashless payments. New functions for the Girocard don't just change that. (Girocard, Paypal)

The Identity Problem Hiding in AI Agent Deployments

Anthropic’s Mythos Model Found Vulnerabilities in Classified US Government Systems, Official Says

Come vulnerabilities were found within hours, but that does not mean the model was able to exploit them within that time, the official said. The post Anthropic’s Mythos Model Found Vulnerabilities in Classified US Government Systems, Official Says appeared first on SecurityWeek.

The Nex Playground is down to its pre-RAMageddon price during Prime Day

You gotta admit, it looks like fun. | Photo: Sean Hollister / The Verge The Nex Playground is the family-centric, Kinect-like game console that made one Verge editor’s kids laugh, cry, and ask for more playtime, even when they were sick. The motion-based game play isn’t perfect, but it has won over plenty of parents — and it’s on sale for $239 at Amazon, down from its current MSRP of $299. That’s a healthy discount, though only slightly better than the Nex’s original $250 price. Nex Playground W

Google Home will soon get better at recognizing you

A new update for Google Home could make it less likely your smart home cameras mistake you for someone else, just because you're facing away from the camera. Starting June 23rd, Google's expanding its facial recognition feature so that people you've tagged in your Familiar Faces library can continue to be identified when their faces aren't clearly visible, using "additional non-biometric signals (body size, clothing color, etc.)." The Familiar Faces library will also begin automatically updating

Hollywood is bending the knee to OpenAI

Netflix, A24, Focus Features, and Warner Bros.' Clockwork have all reportedly decided to pass on picking up Artificial - director Luca Guadagnino's new biographical drama about OpenAI cofounder / CEO Sam Altman - for distribution deals. And while Neon and Mubi are still said to be interested in the film, this situation makes it seem like Hollywood no longer has the courage to tell critical stories about Big Tech. Postproduction on Artificial was nearly finished when Amazon MGM unexpectedly annou

OpenClaw’s Skill Marketplace and the Emerging AI Supply Chain Threat

Unit 42's analysis of ClawHub revealed evasive malicious skills bypassing automated scanners to deploy infostealers and execute agentic financial fraud. The post OpenClaw’s Skill Marketplace and the Emerging AI Supply Chain Threat appeared first on Unit 42.

Commission simplifies and makes energy and tyre labelling rules more accessible to European consumers

European Commission Press release Brussels, 24 Jun 2026 European consumers, suppliers and retailers of home appliances, electronic devices and tyres are set to benefit from simplified rules on labelling proposed by the European Commission today.

Questions and answers on the simplification of energy and tyre labelling

European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 24 Jun 2026 How will European consumers benefit from simplified rules on energy and tyre labelling? The EU energy and tyre labelling rules are a mature and long-standing po...

Commission to issue €80 billion in EU-Bonds in second half of 2026

European Commission Press release Brussels, 24 Jun 2026 The European Commission has announced its intention to issue up to €80 billion of EU-Bonds in the second half of 2026. This will bring the total planned EU-Bond issuance for 2026 to €180 billion, in line with the Commission's earlier indication for the year.

Questions and answers on the tax simplification package

European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 24 Jun 2026 What is the objective of this simplification package? The Competitiveness Compass, building on the Draghi report, sets a clear vision for a more prosperous an...

Factsheet: Eurojust's new mandate - Fighting crime across borders

European Commission Factsheet Brussels, 24 Jun 2026 Factsheet: Eurojust's new mandate - Fighting crime across borders Factsheet: Eurojust's new mandate - Fighting crime across borders

Factsheet: Europol's new mandate

European Commission Factsheet Brussels, 24 Jun 2026 Factsheet: Europol's new mandate Factsheet: Europol's new mandate

Commission welcomes political agreement to protect workers from cancer-causing chemicals

European Commission Press release Brussels, 24 Jun 2026 The European Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council on the sixth revision of the Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reprotoxic substances Directive (CMRD).

Questions and answers on strengthening Europol and Eurojust

European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 24 Jun 2026 What are Europol and Eurojust? Europol and Eurojust are EU agencies that support Member States in tackling serious and organised cross-border crime, from polic...

Commission strengthens Europol and Eurojust to step up the fight against cross-border crime and terrorism

European Commission Press release Brussels, 24 Jun 2026 Today, the Commission is proposing new measures to strengthen the EU's response to an evolving criminal landscape. Crime is becoming more sophisticated, international and digital. To tackle serious crime effectively, police, customs, prosecutors and courts need to work closely together from the start of an investigation to the final court judgment.

Cisco Unified CM flaw CVE-2026-20230 now exploited in attacks

A high-severity SSRF vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-20230, in Cisco Unified Communications Manager Server is now being exploited in attacks. [...]

Communication disruption: trains and local transport across Germany are down

Apparently there is an IT malfunction that is bringing trains to a standstill across the country. This affects the DB and other local transport companies. (Deutsche Bahn, business software)