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Anthropic's AI, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, excels at strategic planning and adaptability, crucial for both Pokémon battles and solving real-world issues, yet it still struggles to master the game.

Arkana, a cybercrime group, claims to have stolen data from 400,000 users of cable provider WideOpenWest. They released a music video to prove their claim. The incident highlights potential vulnerabilities in WOW's security systems.

Chinese hacking operations are expanding rapidly, becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect. Recent charges against Chinese nationals by America's Justice Department highlight the growing threat and complexity of Chinese cyber activities.

Google is transitioning Android OS development to a private internal branch, moving away from its previous public approach via the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). This shift marks a significant change in how Android will evolve and be shared with the community.

Linux kernel 6.14 introduces major performance improvements and enhanced Windows compatibility, marking a significant advancement in the operating system's capabilities.

Cybercriminals exploit DeepSeek's popularity by targeting users with fake sponsored Google ads that deliver malware, raising privacy concerns.

The Chinese threat actor FamousSparrow has orchestrated cyber attacks on U.S. and Mexican organizations, deploying the SparrowDoor and ShadowPad backdoors. This marks the first recorded instance of such attacks by this group, observed in July 2024.

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) partners with influencers to promote two-factor authentication (2FA), leveraging the power of social media to enhance national cyber resilience.

Organizations frequently leave cybersecurity gaps, enabling attackers to access systems without complex methods. These oversights create vulnerabilities that can be easily exploited, emphasizing the need for robust security measures.