#Technology

Truffle Security discovered nearly 12,000 private API keys and passwords in the Common Crawl dataset, highlighting security risks as this archive is used to train large language models. The researchers alerted affected vendors to help revoke compromised keys and protect against cyber threats.

The U.S. government's GSA technology unit, 18F, was abruptly dismantled, impacting 70 staff members. Led by Elon Musk's Department for Government Efficiency, this move disrupts services like Login.gov, sparking concerns about the ongoing reduction in crucial IT infrastructure support.

Lenovo introduces innovative laptops including a solar-powered Yoga PC, a laptop with a 3D screen, one with a vertical folding display, and another featuring wings, reflecting Lenovo's push towards futuristic and diverse computing devices.

Firefly Aerospace achieves a historic milestone as the first private company to execute a successful lunar landing, marking a significant achievement in private space exploration.

Trump’s Defense Secretary Hegseth orders Cyber Command to halt operations targeting Russia, claiming Russia is no longer a significant cyber threat to the U.S.

Deepfake calls are increasingly defrauding UK victims by exploiting AI to create convincing scams. These scams, especially fake HMRC calls, cost victims £595 on average. With rising sophistication, such scams now target businesses and individuals, posing significant cybersecurity threats.

Topoconductor: Matter Gets Weird

Voltron Data partners with Accenture to enhance enterprise data processing using the Theseus analytics engine, offering massive performance gains.

Nandan Nilekani of Infosys highlights India’s crucial role in AI advancements, emphasizing large-scale technology development at the Munich Cyber Security Conference.