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Ravie LakshmananMay 15, 2026Botnet / Threat Intelligence The Russian state-linked hacking group Turla has upgraded its custom backdoor Kazuar into a modular peer-to-peer (P2P) botnet designed for stealth and long-term access to compromised systems. According to the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Turla is believed to be connected to Center 16 of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB). The group is also known by various aliases in the cybersecurity community, including ATG26, Blue Python, Iron Hunter, Pensive Ursa, Secret Blizzard (previously Krypton), Snake, SUMMIT, Uroburos, Venomous Bear, Waterbug, and WRAITH. Turla primarily targets government, diplomatic, and defense organizations in…

Over the past five years, the adoption of shared services for grants across the federal government has grown steadily. Through the Grants Quality Service Management Office (QSMO), 29 agencies now rely on standardized technology services to help distribute more than $1.2 trillion annually. With most agencies needing to modernize all or part of their grants management systems—and with the current administration placing a strong emphasis on fighting fraud—the Grants QSMO is pushing for greater standardization. A key part of this effort is the Grants QSMO’s decision to shift away from its traditional method of finding vendors to update its shared…

Jada Jones and Maria Diaz/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.Sonos has long been the leader in multiroom audio, but now more brands are entering the space—some with features Sonos doesn’t offer. Also: Forget the soundbar: How I upgraded my TV audio with spare Bluetooth speakersBose has recently entered the arena with its Lifestyle Ultra Speaker, which works similarly to Sonos’ smart speakers. Both brands sell standalone smart speakers that can operate independently throughout your home, be paired for stereo sound, or connected to a compatible soundbar to act as rear surround speakers. Beyond the noticeable $130…

The heart of plug-in solar is the microinverter. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Stay updated with ZDNET: Make us your go-to source on Google.ZDNET’s main pointsPlug-in solar relies on microinverters to channel energy into a home’s electrical setup.In the US, only Utah has so far enacted laws permitting these systems.Around $2,400 is the typical cost, with payback stretching over several years.Ever since I first experimented with a small solar panel many decades ago, I’ve been hooked. The idea that a simple sheet of glass could capture energy from a massive nuclear reactor 93 million miles away amazed me then—and still does today. Over time, solar…

I’ve written extensively on techniques I use to maximize Claude Code’s capabilities. But one area I haven’t explored as much is how to refine my overall approach with Claude Code. How can I enhance the way I communicate with my Claude Code sessions, and how can I fine-tune the way Claude Code functions within the code repositories I’m working on? In this piece, I’d like to share how I’m constantly evolving my approach to interacting with Claude Code and adjusting how it operates, a process that steadily increases both my productivity and my coding agent’s effectiveness. The idea of continuous…

The world of digital assets is maturing beyond hype. The key question is no longer which exchange has the flashiest retail presence, but which platform offers the robust infrastructure that brokers, fintech firms, institutions, and traders need to access digital asset markets on a large scale. KuCoin has been nominated for Leader in Digital Asset Adoption and Best Trading Infrastructure at the BeInCrypto Institutional 100 Awards 2026. Adoption MetricLatest Verified DataRegistered users40M+Active footprint200+ countries and regionsBroker and fintech partners1,000+Regulatory footprintAUSTRAC registration, MiCAR-CASP via KuCoin EUPayment productsKuCoin Pay, KuCard KuCoin Institutional Infrastructure Snapshot This nomination highlights KuCoin’s evolution from a retail-focused…

SecurityWeek’s weekly cybersecurity news digest provides a streamlined summary of significant developments that might not warrant individual articles but are still important for understanding the wider threat landscape. This carefully selected collection covers major stories involving vulnerability disclosures, new attack techniques, policy changes, industry reports, and other notable events, helping readers stay informed about the constantly changing cybersecurity world. This week’s key stories include: Nvidia’s cloud gaming partner experiences data breach Nvidia has verified that a breach of GeForce NOW user data happened through GFN.am, its regional Alliance partner running the service in Armenia, with no effect on Nvidia’s own…

With artificial intelligence evolving faster than most experts anticipated even a short while ago, security leaders in both the public and private sectors are grappling with a common dilemma: embracing AI to boost performance while safeguarding security, trust, and reliability. For the U.S. federal government—especially national security agencies—the consequences of missteps with AI are profound. Policymakers rely on objective, dependable evaluations. AI-driven decisions can shape foreign policy, military strategies, and the well-being of American citizens. These high stakes have driven government teams to adopt AI with a measured mix of optimism and prudence—yielding insights highly relevant to enterprise security. Their…

Summer is almost here, and that means retailers are slashing laptop prices to clear out old stock. We’re tracking some of the best Memorial Day deals right now, with discounts on MacBooks, Chromebooks, and PCs from Lenovo, Asus, HP, and other top brands.Also: Why the MacBook Neo is worth buying right now — especially for studentsWe only suggest devices we’ve personally tested or would genuinely purchase ourselves, focusing on meaningful price cuts. After assessing specs like processors, RAM, and storage, we weigh factors such as build quality, design, intended use, and overall value for the price. Here are the top…

Real estate software relies on integrations, data pipelines, and compliance frameworks that rarely make it into promotional materials. A vendor might earn strong ratings for general software development but falter once MLS feeds, payment processing, and document workflows become part of the build.To summarize, the leading real estate app development companies in the US for 2026 include LITSLINK, Code District, Empat, Helpful Insight, and DBB Software. These companies distinguish themselves through their experience with complex PropTech demands, such as RESO Web API integigations, tenant screening processes, and end-to-end MVP delivery. A thorough breakdown of their capabilities and pricing follows below.Essential…