https://cryptweekly.com/The security desk for defendersenWed, 21 Oct 2026 18:12:07 +0000https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/php-security-team-clarifies-misinformation/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/php-security-team-clarifies-misinformation/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:59:20 +0000Tech NewsA member of the PHP security team posted a clarification on Reddit to correct widespread inaccuracies regarding the PHP2Shell vulnerability rumors.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/enable-chrome-enhanced-protection-to-block-ai/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/enable-chrome-enhanced-protection-to-block-ai/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:08:39 +0000Tech NewsGoogle adds server-side Gemini AI to Chrome’s Enhanced Protection, targeting fake antivirus alerts and ClickFix command scams.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/configure-cargo-cooldowns-in-rust-1-100-to-block/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/configure-cargo-cooldowns-in-rust-1-100-to-block/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:27:32 +0000Tech NewsRust 1.100 adds optional dependency delays to help teams catch malicious code before it enters their builds.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/build-secure-ai-agents-nvidia-expands-open-source/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/build-secure-ai-agents-nvidia-expands-open-source/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:11:56 +0000Tech NewsNVIDIA’s open-source toolkit now includes new models and libraries to help companies build secure, data-aware AI agents without moving proprietary information.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/block-emudhra-certs-now-weak-keys-threaten-global/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/block-emudhra-certs-now-weak-keys-threaten-global/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:51 +0000Tech NewsBrowser makers blocked eight eMudhra certificates after weak keys were exposed, forcing a massive global security cleanup effort.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/nvidia-talks-to-invest-hundreds-of-millions-in-ai/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/nvidia-talks-to-invest-hundreds-of-millions-in-ai/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:02:09 +0000Tech NewsNvidia is in discussions to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in Australian AI cloud provider Firmus, which recently withdrew its initial public offering plans.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/grounded-2-update-cuts-pc-install-size-by-half/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/grounded-2-update-cuts-pc-install-size-by-half/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:02:09 +0000Tech NewsObsidian’s latest update for Grounded 2 reduces the PC download size by more than fifty percent while adding new content.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/final-fantasy-7-remake-intergrade-joins-xbox-game/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/final-fantasy-7-remake-intergrade-joins-xbox-game/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:29:34 +0000Tech NewsMicrosoft adds the action RPG to its subscription service next month, giving players early access before the trilogy's 2027 finale.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/check-your-wallet-xbox-handheld-arrives-2027/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/check-your-wallet-xbox-handheld-arrives-2027/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:07:44 +0000Tech NewsMicrosoft plans a new handheld for late 2027 and a high-cost console for 2028, alongside major changes to its Game Pass subscription tiers.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/try-tsrs-the-new-rust-port-of-typescript-for/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/try-tsrs-the-new-rust-port-of-typescript-for/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:15:50 +0000Tech NewsCloudflare and partners released tsrs, a Rust-based TypeScript compiler that benchmarks show is up to eight times faster than the standard tool.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/verify-bot-traffic-sources-as-blackwall-raises/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/verify-bot-traffic-sources-as-blackwall-raises/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:32:56 +0000Tech NewsEstonian security firm Blackwall secures funding to protect sites from rising automated traffic and AI agents.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/metas-top-dc-adviser-joel-kaplan-to-depart-in-2027/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/metas-top-dc-adviser-joel-kaplan-to-depart-in-2027/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:07:28 +0000Tech NewsMark Zuckerberg confirms Joel Kaplan will leave Meta next year after 15 years as chief global affairs officer.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/review-court-records-showing-tiktok-staff-warned/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/review-court-records-showing-tiktok-staff-warned/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:46:43 +0000Tech NewsCourt documents reveal TikTok employees raised alarms about minors facing sexual exploitation and suicide content, but executives reportedly failed to act on these warnings.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/check-google-cloud-london-status-if-your-apps-are/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/check-google-cloud-london-status-if-your-apps-are/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:31:14 +0000Tech NewsA power event disrupted services in Google Cloud’s London region, affecting major banks and retailers while engineers work to restore systems.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/check-ahold-delhaize-sites-e-commerce-restoring/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/check-ahold-delhaize-sites-e-commerce-restoring/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:10:06 +0000Tech NewsThe grocery giant took systems offline to protect them from a cyberattack. Most European services are back, while US e-commerce returns soon.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/spotify-lets-podcasters-sell-memberships-with-ad/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/spotify-lets-podcasters-sell-memberships-with-ad/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:49:59 +0000Tech NewsCreators in 34 markets can now offer fans exclusive content and keep most of the revenue from these new paid subscriptions.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/microsoft-simplifies-onedrive-context-menu-in/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/microsoft-simplifies-onedrive-context-menu-in/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:51:31 +0000Tech NewsMicrosoft is cleaning up the right-click menu for OneDrive folders in Windows 11, which may change how users access certain features.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/update-plex-media-server-in-docker-to-stop-crypto/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/update-plex-media-server-in-docker-to-stop-crypto/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:46:01 +0000Tech NewsUsers report their Plex servers were compromised by cryptocurrency miners last weekend due to a security vulnerability in the software.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/federal-agencies-must-remove-deepseek-ai-tools/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/federal-agencies-must-remove-deepseek-ai-tools/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:54:36 +0000Tech NewsDHS orders civilian agencies to purge DeepSeek technology and related third-party services from their networks due to data risks.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/microsoft-previews-sovereign-control-panel-at/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/microsoft-previews-sovereign-control-panel-at/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:18:09 +0000Tech NewsMicrosoft's new portal tool helps organizations manage data residency, operator access and compliance across public and private cloud environments.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/apples-app-store-head-details-new-gaming-focus/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/apples-app-store-head-details-new-gaming-focus/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:48:19 +0000Tech NewsCarson Oliver explains how premium titles and touch controls shape Apple’s mobile gaming future in a recent Polygon interview.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/secure-warehouse-systems-to-stop-cyberattacks/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/secure-warehouse-systems-to-stop-cyberattacks/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:42:25 +0000Tech NewsKaspersky research shows how cyberattacks on warehouse management systems can cause physical delays, lost inventory and supply chain chaos.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/spending-nearly-6k-on-gold-plated-sony-walkman/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/spending-nearly-6k-on-gold-plated-sony-walkman/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:29:48 +0000Tech NewsSony has released three new portable music players running Android 16, with prices reaching nearly six thousand dollars for the gold-plated flagship model.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/check-mmr-status-pa-health-dept-warns-of-rising/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/check-mmr-status-pa-health-dept-warns-of-rising/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:03:48 +0000Tech NewsOfficials urge medical staff to review protocols as pregnancy-related measles cases surge across Pennsylvania counties.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/waymo-to-borrow-billions-for-self-driving-fleet/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/waymo-to-borrow-billions-for-self-driving-fleet/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:19:30 +0000Tech NewsThe autonomous vehicle maker plans to double its car count this year after securing new debt financing to support expansion.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/nvidia-ceo-says-german-workers-will-build-digital/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/nvidia-ceo-says-german-workers-will-build-digital/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:57:41 +0000Tech NewsJensen Huang told German leaders that future manufacturing will rely on digital twins and AI-driven factories, outlining a software-centric vision for industry.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/verify-sanctions-impact-before-engaging-in-us/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/verify-sanctions-impact-before-engaging-in-us/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:47:56 +0000Tech NewsUS and Russia discuss nuclear data centers following a diesel deal, despite complex sanctions that complicate financial and operational cooperation.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/australia-to-sue-social-media-giants-for-under-16/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/australia-to-sue-social-media-giants-for-under-16/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:20:01 +0000Tech NewsThe eSafety Commissioner plans legal action against major platforms for failing to enforce the national age-restriction law, according to a government minister.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/access-dream-labs-90m-funded-dream-1-api-to/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/access-dream-labs-90m-funded-dream-1-api-to/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:06:28 +0000Tech NewsStartup launches public API for its universal robot foundation model, aiming to simplify training for bimanual machines.https://cryptweekly.com/section/privacy/registrars-back-icann-pilot-letting-police-get/https://cryptweekly.com/section/privacy/registrars-back-icann-pilot-letting-police-get/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:06:06 +0000Privacy & PolicyA new authentication pilot lets police request private domain owner details for immediate threats to life or critical infrastructure.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/ad-campaigns-leverage-metas-genrecs-to-boost/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/ad-campaigns-leverage-metas-genrecs-to-boost/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:23:29 +0000Tech NewsMeta’s new GenRecs system uses stable semantic tokens to match ads with users, delivering a measurable lift in advertiser conversion rates.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/use-cloudflares-clairic-to-extract-structured/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/use-cloudflares-clairic-to-extract-structured/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:39:25 +0000Tech NewsCloudflare introduces Clairic, a new extraction model that pulls structured data from unstructured inputs faster and cheaper than traditional large language models.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/cloudflare-launches-clairic-extraction-model-for/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/cloudflare-launches-clairic-extraction-model-for/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:22:14 +0000Tech NewsCloudflare introduces Clairic, a specialized AI model designed to process unstructured data more efficiently than standard large language models.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/enable-windows-11-context-menu-preview-using/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/enable-windows-11-context-menu-preview-using/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:14:00 +0000Tech NewsMicrosoft is preparing to roll out its redesigned right-click menu. Users can activate this feature early using a specific utility tool without waiting for the official public release.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/apple-plans-ipad-and-macbook-reveals-on-october-28/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/apple-plans-ipad-and-macbook-reveals-on-october-28/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:48:46 +0000Tech NewsApple will unveil new iPad and MacBook models on October 28, intensifying the tablet market competition with Android devices.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/lenders-assess-risk-with-bank-data-after-prism/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/lenders-assess-risk-with-bank-data-after-prism/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:07:22 +0000Tech NewsPrism Data secured $20 million in Series A funding to help lenders assess borrower risk using bank transaction data.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/install-ios-27-2-rc-now-to-test-final-features/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/install-ios-27-2-rc-now-to-test-final-features/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:44:44 +0000Tech NewsApple has seeded the release candidate for iOS 27.2 to developers, signaling the public update is imminent and finalizing new AI language support.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/pre-order-bmxs-fire-safe-5-000mah-power-bank-for/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/pre-order-bmxs-fire-safe-5-000mah-power-bank-for/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:29:22 +0000Tech NewsBMX releases a custom-fit 5,000mAh power bank for the upcoming iPhone Duo, priced at $79.99 and available for pre-order now.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/avoid-gpu-bricking-risks-with-this-new-vbios/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/avoid-gpu-bricking-risks-with-this-new-vbios/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:40:51 +0000Tech NewsA new tool lets users modify RTX graphics card settings without flashing firmware, reducing the risk of permanent hardware damage during customization.https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/secure-fuse-energy-jules-pre-order-for-2027-uk/https://cryptweekly.com/section/tech/secure-fuse-energy-jules-pre-order-for-2027-uk/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:21:26 +0000Tech NewsFuse Energy offers pre-orders for its plug-in solar and battery system, awaiting legal approval for sale in the UK in 2027.