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The current patched critical security flaws of the Wazur server are exploited by threat actors, dropping two different Mirai Botnet variants and using them to carry out distributed denial of service (DDOS) attacks. Akamai, who first discovered the exploitation effort in late March 2025, said that the malicious campaign was targeting CVE-2025-24016 (CVSS score: 9.9). Security flaws affecting all versions of server software, including 4.4.0 and above, were addressed in February 2025 with the release of 4.9.1. The Proof of Concept (POC) exploit was released around the same time the patch was released. The problem is rooted in the Wazuh…
Without warning the owner, security researchers can discover bugs that can be exploited to reveal the private recovery phone numbers for almost any Google account, putting users at privacy and security risks. Google confirmed with TechCrunch that it fixed a bug after researchers warned the company in April. An independent researcher who blogged his findings using Brutecat on the handle told TechCrunch that he could use bugs in the company’s account recovery feature to get a recovery phone number for a Google account. The exploit relied on a “attack chain” of several individual processes working in tandem, including leaking the…
Meta is reportedly in discussions to invest more than $10 billion in scale AI in Scale AI, a San Francisco-based data infrastructure startup. According to Bloomberg. Conditions have not been fixed and could still change, sources told the outlet. Both companies have been quiet so far, and the AI refused to say anything as Meta did not respond to requests for comment. “Meta Platforms Inc. is in discussions to make a multi-billion dollar investment in artificial intelligence startup scale AI, according to people familiar with the issue,” reported Bloomberg. “The value of the fundraising could exceed $10 billion, some people…
Several Waymo Robotaxis and Lime E-Scooters flare up this weekend amid the Trump administration spurring groups protesting immigrant attacks in the city. A group of protesters attacked five Waymo self-driving cars on Los Angeles Street on Sunday evening, the Los Angeles Times reports. They slashed the tires, smashed the windows and sprayed with a spray-painted anti-ice message. Three cars were on fire, and at one point “besieged Waymos began to sing the horns in a coordinated dissonance,” the LA Times wrote. The Times reports that some Lime eSuters were also thrown into the burning shells of Waymo’s Jaguar’s i-pass. LAPD…
Manchester Hotel Football has revealed that the hotel has been welcomed with over 24,773 representatives on 243 bookings over the past year. Co-founded by former Manchester United players Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs, the venue offers five flexible event spaces, including a 359-square-foot stadium suite with views of Old Trafford and a 50-person Old Trafford Supporters Club Bar. It is also home to the only rooftop 5-A side football pitch in the UK, making it perfect for summer social and brand revitalization. Event spaces are available along with the delegate package and full hotel acquisition. Located just next to Manchester…
Sydney, Australia, June 9, 2025, Chain Wire With support from Galaxy Ventures and previous investments from prominent industry leaders like Vitalik Buterin, Rise is set up to solve the blockchain adoption challenge with its exponentially faster blockchain technology. It offers low real-time performance with 5ms latency and 100K TPS targets while maintaining a decentralized roadmap. Rise is a real-time blockchain scaling Ethereum with record-breaking throughput and ultra-low latency, and announced a $4 million investment from Galaxy Ventures, bringing the total funds raised to $8 million. This latest funding round allows Rise to continue pushing the boundaries of blockchain performance and…
Qualcomm is making a major migration to AI data center space. On Monday, the US chipmaker announced it had acquired British semiconductor company Alphawave for around $2.4 billion, Reuters reported. In the news, Alphawave shares have skyrocketed nearly 25%. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026. This is Qualcomm’s second major AI acquisition within two months. In April, the tech giant featured the Generation AI division of Vietnamese startup Vinai. This is a movement aimed at enhancing the AI capabilities of the device. Meanwhile, Alphawave trading is competing in the growing AI data center market,…
Christian Tooley of Impact Investor and Advisor raised a brief question to an audience at SXSW London last week. What if investors find a way to embrace human contradictions to contribute to change beyond the very keen returns in venture capital? Tooley was primarily referring to subclauses. This is a limitation in which partners place investments on Guardrail in venture companies. But he also talked about investing in the overall system, or the structure of everyday life, from biology to society. These no-sectors often include products that deal with substances such as gender, psychedelics, gambling, and tobacco, and such restrictions…
Jun 09, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Hacking News Behind every security alert is a bigger story. Sometimes it’s a system being tested. Sometimes it’s trust being lost in quiet ways—through delays, odd behavior, or subtle gaps in control. This week, we’re looking beyond the surface to spot what really matters. Whether it’s poor design, hidden access, or silent misuse, knowing where to look can make all the difference. If you’re responsible for protecting systems, data, or people—these updates aren’t optional. They’re essential. These stories reveal how attackers think—and where we’re still leaving doors open. ⚡ Threat of the Week Google Releases…
Women make up about 70% of the global event workforce, but their stories, leadership and influence are often underestimated. 70% is a weekly series celebrating women who shape the event industry. From rising stars to veteran leaders, each profile sheds light on the career journeys, challenges and perspectives of women working in every corner of the sector. In the 10th edition, we will talk to Laura Rosinska, founder and CEO of Event Executive. Have you been in the events industry for years? I have been in the events industry for 25 years. My journey began at the ground level. I…