Updates

30 Aug 2025

US begins publishing economic data on public blockchains

A pilot programme released economic data on nine blockchains, with oracles Chainlink and Pyth making it instantly available to hundreds of applications.

30 Aug 2025

Espionage fears rise as TAG-144 evolves techniques

Researchers say Blind Eagle’s use of steganography helps the group bypass antivirus detection and prolong system access.

30 Aug 2025

Microsoft uncovers strategic cloud-based ransomware

The company has warned that ransomware group Storm-0501 is exploiting cloud weaknesses to steal data, destroy backups, and demand ransoms, marking a shift toward credential-focused cloud attacks targeting providers like Salesforce and Snowflake.

29 Aug 2025

ChatGPT holds lead as rivals Gemini and Grok surge

The AI app market is stabilising, with fewer web newcomers and more original mobile launches shaping the next wave of competition.

29 Aug 2025

Attackers bypass email security by abusing Microsoft Teams defaults

Security teams urged to monitor Microsoft 365 logs for forensic indicators.

29 Aug 2025

ENISA takes charge of new EU Cybersecurity Reserve operations with €36 million in funding

The project highlights the EU’s focus on preparedness, with ENISA tasked to oversee the technical and operational standards of the reserve.

29 Aug 2025

NVIDIA launches Spectrum-XGS to connect AI data centres

Traditional AI data centres face space, power, and network limits, prompting NVIDIA to offer a ‘scale-across’ solution.

29 Aug 2025

New AI surveillance system to monitor Indonesia’s seas

Piracy in the Singapore Strait quadrupled in early 2025, raising urgent calls for stronger deterrence.

29 Aug 2025

Quantum computing production expands with Shenzhen’s factory project in China

QBoson leads the development of a photonic quantum computing facility in Shenzhen, expected to produce several dozen machines annually once fully operational.

29 Aug 2025

Nigeria drafts framework for AI use in governance and services

A global report found 63% of employers say AI has significantly boosted productivity at work.