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Cybercriminals on underground forums and messaging platforms are increasingly developing systematic fraud techniques designed to exploit gaps in the operational workflows of financial organizations. These are no longer random or opportunistic schemes; instead, they represent a coordinated, process-oriented strategy that blends stolen personal information, social engineering tactics, and an in-depth understanding of how financial institutions operate. In these discussions, smaller organizations—especially small to mid-sized credit unions—are frequently mentioned as more appealing targets because of perceived weaknesses in their verification procedures and limited resources dedicated to fraud prevention. Researchers at Flare recently uncovered a comprehensive loan fraud scheme being shared within…

Terry Gerton It feels like we can finally breathe a sigh of relief—DHS funding is back after a 76-day lapse. But honestly, this doesn’t feel like a satisfying resolution. For one, we’ll be right back here in five months. So, Mitchell, walk us through how this final deal actually came together. Mitchell Miller This was truly unprecedented, even by Congress’s standards. I’ve never seen anything quite like it. Here’s the thing: 35 days before the House finally passed the DHS funding bill by voice vote to end the partial shutdown, the Senate had already approved the exact same bill—also by…

A logistics firm begins by deploying asset trackers in Western Europe. Initial operations run smoothly. However, as vehicles extend into Eastern Europe, some trackers lose connectivity. The hardware remains functional, and the platform continues operating. The core issue is that a single-carrier SIM agreement fails to deliver reliable coverage across all regions.The connectivity layer is frequently the final component designed by enterprise teams—and the first to fail when scaling. A poorly configured IoT connectivity solution doesn’t just lead to lost signals; it triggers chain reactions of operational issues, unexpected data expenses, and security vulnerabilities throughout every device in the fleet.5G,…

Colin Angle already left a lasting mark on home robotics through the creation of the Roomba under iRobot. That innovation didn’t merely produce a hit gadget—it fundamentally changed how society envisions robotic helpers in domestic spaces. Now, he’s taking on what many consider an even bolder mission. His latest venture, Familiar Machines & Magic, has stepped out of secrecy with the unveiling of a companion robot. This segment of the market has been littered with disappointing attempts—devices that initially intrigued but ultimately couldn’t forge the kind of enduring emotional bonds needed to survive long-term. The company’s robots are engineered to…

Managing Physical AI is growing more complex as autonomous AI systems are increasingly embedded in robots, sensors, and industrial machinery. The central concern is no longer simply whether AI agents can carry out tasks, but rather how their actions are tested, overseen, and halted when they interact with real-world systems.Industrial robotics already forms a substantial foundation for this conversation. According to the International Federation of Robotics, 542,000 industrial robots were deployed globally in 2024—more than twice the annual figure recorded ten years prior. The organization forecasts installations will climb to 575,000 units in 2025 and surpass 700,000 units by 2028.Market…

During Paris Blockchain Week, BeInCrypto conducted an exclusive interview with Aleksandr Vat, Head of Business Development at Ethplorer.io, to explore the company’s newly launched Aggregated Ethereum Rich List. Ethplorer contends that conventional Ethereum rich lists have grown increasingly deceptive because they rank wallets solely based on ETH holdings. The new ranking instead evaluates the total USD value held by each address, factoring in ETH, ERC-20 tokens, and stablecoins. Photo provided by Aleksandr Vat According to Vat, this shift reshapes the understanding of Ethereum wealth, liquidity, and risk. It also leads to one of Ethplorer’s more striking conclusions: altseason may have…

Published on May 4, 2026 by Marina Moore, Evan Anderson, and Sherine Khoury, CNCF Technical Advisory Group CNCF projects featured in this article RecipeGitHub Actions CI dependenciesTarget audience (the chef)Project maintainers and developers looking for clear, actionable steps to secure CI dependencies in their GitHub Actions workflowsScope (ingredients)Dependencies within GitHub Actions, GitHub Action runner images, selecting CI dependencies, and responding to vulnerabilities in CI dependenciesOut of scope (do not add)Creating custom actions, other CI tools, other dependency types (code, test, container, etc.), transitive dependencies, SBOMs – provenance TLDR: 🗹 Source the Best Ingredients: Assess before adopting / Trust the provider:…

# Introduction Claude Code is incredibly handy, but the costs can escalate surprisingly quickly. The reason is straightforward: you’re not just paying for the prompt you typed. More often than not, Claude also carries along previous messages, files it has accessed, tool outputs, memory documents like CLAUDE.md, and embedded instructions. So when token usage rises, it’s rarely just about poorly written prompts. The real culprit is usually overstuffed context. A lot of the general advice floating around isn’t very actionable. Saying "keep chats brief" is accurate, but it doesn’t explain what actually makes a real difference. What truly helps is…

A botnet consists of numerous “zombie” computers and can be used, for instance, to carry out DDoS attacks. Here’s what you should know about the topic. FOTOKINA | shutterstock.com Cybercriminals are constantly looking for ways to spread malware on a large scale or launch Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. A botnet is particularly well-suited for this purpose. Botnet – Definition A botnet is a collection of internet-connected devices that have been compromised by an attacker to carry out DDoS attacks and other tasks as a coordinated “swarm.” The core idea is simple: every computer that joins the botnet becomes…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETStay updated with ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.While the Android smartphone space may not be as fiercely competitive as it once was, buyers still enjoy a wide variety of choices. Options range from traditional slab-style phones and book-style foldables to flip phones and even devices with physical keyboards. Although iPhones hold a commanding 69% market share in the U.S., Android continues to offer greater feature depth and more flexibility in hardware design.Related: Why I suggest this $450 Samsung phone over similar models from Google and OnePlusWhen shopping for a new Android device, your decision often…