Updates

30 Dec 2025

Manus acquisition signals Meta’s continued AI expansion

AI start-up Manus joins Meta following rapid growth and global expansion.

30 Dec 2025

Europe tightens cybersecurity around satellites

European efforts to secure satellites are revealing how deeply space systems are now tied to geopolitical rivalry, digital resilience, and the future of secure communications.

30 Dec 2025

ESA confirms limited data breach

The European Space Agency is facing scrutiny after online claims of a massive data leak prompted an internal investigation that has so far pointed to a far more contained security incident.

30 Dec 2025

Ireland pushes EU plan for ID-verified social media accounts

European efforts to introduce verified social media accounts are gaining momentum, with Ireland preparing to champion identity rules and stronger protections against online abuse and disinformation.

30 Dec 2025

UK App Store antitrust case escalates as Apple appeals

A legal challenge intensifies as Apple seeks to overturn a UK antitrust ruling that could trigger billions in compensation payments.

30 Dec 2025

Hacker allegedly claims a major WIRED data breach affecting 2.3 million

Security experts are reviewing a possible WIRED subscriber data leak affecting millions of users, with Condé Nast yet to confirm whether the hacker’s claims are genuine.

30 Dec 2025

KT faces action in South Korea after a femtocell security breach impacts users

Authorities ruled KT failed in its duty to provide secure telecom services following a femtocell security collapse that allowed illegal network access and triggered significant unauthorised mobile transactions.

30 Dec 2025

OpenAI strengthened ChatGPT Atlas with new protections against prompt injection attacks

The latest Atlas rollout builds defence directly into the model, so prompt injection attempts hidden inside webpages, documents or emails are detected instead of silently executed.

30 Dec 2025

AI chatbots struggle with dialect fairness

As AI spreads into public services and commerce, studies warn that dialect speakers may receive poorer responses and unfair treatment from chatbots compared with standard language users.

30 Dec 2025

Millions watch AI-generated brainrot content on YouTube

The rapid spread of AI content challenges human creators and sparks debate over ethics, creativity, and advertiser confidence on YouTube.