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Linux 7.1 Fixes Multi-Battery Support for Gaming Devices

Linux 7.1 Fixes Multi-Battery Support for Gaming Devices

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Linux 7.1 addresses a longstanding limitation in HID (Human Interface Device) battery reporting, enabling proper multi-battery support for gaming peripherals and wireless accessories. This...
US Construction Industry Top Target for Ransomware in 2026

US Construction Industry Top Target for Ransomware in 2026

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The United States construction industry has become the primary target for ransomware attacks in early 2026, according to new analysis from cybersecurity firm Bitdefender....
Fintech Firms Must Share Real-Time Data Now

Fintech Firms Must Share Real-Time Data Now

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Fintech firms face new regulatory requirements to share real-time data as of March 20, 2026, according to industry reporting. The mandate represents a significant...
AI Girlfriend Apps Leak Private Chats in 17 Services

AI Girlfriend Apps Leak Private Chats in 17 Services

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Researchers have identified critical security vulnerabilities affecting 17 AI companion and "AI girlfriend" apps on Google Play, potentially exposing private conversations among 150 million...
Systemd Adds Birth Date Field for Age Verification Laws

Systemd Adds Birth Date Field for Age Verification Laws

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Systemd merged a pull request on March 19, 2026 adding an optional birthDate field to its userdb user database records, creating infrastructure for age...
Kyndryl Faces Enterprise Readiness Gap on Quantum

Kyndryl Faces Enterprise Readiness Gap on Quantum

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Kyndryl released its Readiness Report for 2025–2026, revealing significant gaps between enterprise investment in quantum computing and actual preparedness for related security and operational...
OFAC Sanctions DPRK Network Processing $12M Crypto

OFAC Sanctions DPRK Network Processing $12M Crypto

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The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced sanctions targeting a network of North Korean facilitators coordinating IT worker...
Microsoft Fixes 77 Security Flaws in March Update

Microsoft Fixes 77 Security Flaws in March Update

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Microsoft released fixes for 77 security vulnerabilities on March 2026 Patch Tuesday, including a high-severity SQL Server flaw affecting versions back to 2016. Two...
FBI Investigates Breach of Its Wiretapping Network

FBI Investigates Breach of Its Wiretapping Network

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The FBI is reportedly investigating a significant cybersecurity breach of a computer network used for its wiretapping and surveillance operations. The incident, which involves...
Thailand Pushes for Digital Data Sovereignty Law

Thailand Pushes for Digital Data Sovereignty Law

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The government of Thailand is advancing a legislative framework aimed at establishing digital data sovereignty, which would mandate that certain types of data be...

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