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- ISC Stormcast For Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9992, (Thu, Jul 2nd)
on 2 July 2026 at 02:00(c) SANS Internet Storm Center. https://isc.sans.edu Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 United States License.
- Why Ask Credentials If There Are Secret Codes?, (Wed, Jul 1st)
on 1 July 2026 at 05:10This morning, an interesting phishing email hit my mailbox. It targets Metamask[1], a cryptocurrency wallet, available as a browser extension and a mobile app, that lets users store, send, and receive crypto money. It’s pretty popular, so a juicy target for criminals. In February, I already mentioned a campaign against them[2].
- ISC Stormcast For Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9990, (Wed, Jul 1st)on 1 July 2026 at 02:00
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- June 2026 Apple Updates, (Tue, Jun 30th)on 30 June 2026 at 09:31
Apple released updates for iOS/iPadOS, macOS, and Safari on Monday. There have been no updates for other Apple operating systems (visionOS, watchOS, tvOS). Usually, Apple updates all products at the same time.
- ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9988, (Tue, Jun 30th)on 30 June 2026 at 02:25
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Artificial Intelligence Archives – TechRepublic News, Tips, and Advice for Technology Professionals
- Claude Sonnet 5: Everything to Know About Anthropic’s New Modelby Matt Gonzales on 30 June 2026 at 20:27
Claude Sonnet 5 brings stronger agentic AI features, lower pricing, and updated safety protections. Here’s what IT leaders need to know. The post Claude Sonnet 5: Everything to Know About Anthropic’s New Model appeared first on TechRepublic.
- SpaceX’s Cursor: New iPhone App Brings AI Coding Agents to Mobileby Kezia Jungco on 30 June 2026 at 17:26
Cursor launched a public beta for iPhone and iPad that lets paid subscribers run, monitor, and review AI coding agents on mobile devices. The post SpaceX’s Cursor: New iPhone App Brings AI Coding Agents to Mobile appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Claude Tag Arrives in Slack as Australia Embraces Enterprise AIby Joseph Ofonagoro on 30 June 2026 at 16:47
Anthropic has launched Claude Tag for Slack users at a moment when Australian enterprises are among the world’s most active users of both tools. The post Claude Tag Arrives in Slack as Australia Embraces Enterprise AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Firmus Plans 360MW Nvidia AI Data Center in Indonesiaby TechRepublic Staff on 30 June 2026 at 15:59
Firmus Technologies plans a 360MW Nvidia-powered AI data center in Batam, Indonesia, as APAC demand for AI compute capacity grows. The post Firmus Plans 360MW Nvidia AI Data Center in Indonesia appeared first on TechRepublic.
- iPhone Security Fixes May Arrive Sooner as AI Speeds Up Threatsby Liz Ticong on 30 June 2026 at 14:01
Apple is releasing some iPhone security fixes earlier as AI raises concerns about faster cyberattacks and shorter patch windows. The post iPhone Security Fixes May Arrive Sooner as AI Speeds Up Threats appeared first on TechRepublic.
Cybersecurity Archives – TechRepublic News, Tips, and Advice for Technology Professionals
- Aflac Data Breach: Over 4M Customers in Japan May Be at Riskby Joseph Ofonagoro on 1 July 2026 at 18:25
Aflac says a data breach in Japan may affect 4.38 million customers and agents, exposing personal, policy, and some banking information. The post Aflac Data Breach: Over 4M Customers in Japan May Be at Risk appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Microsoft Uncovers Widespread Hotel Phishing Campaign in Japanby Liz Ticong on 1 July 2026 at 18:17
Microsoft and Trend Micro found hotel phishing attacks using fake guest complaints and photo links to target staff in Japan. The post Microsoft Uncovers Widespread Hotel Phishing Campaign in Japan appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Free Windows 10 Security Updates Run Until 2027, but Not Every PC Qualifiesby TechRepublic Staff on 1 July 2026 at 14:08
Microsoft’s consumer ESU program includes a no-cost enrollment option for eligible Windows 10 PCs, but managed devices and some account setups are excluded. The post Free Windows 10 Security Updates Run Until 2027, but Not Every PC Qualifies appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Microsoft Edge AI History Search Raises New Privacy Questions for IT Teamsby TechRepublic Staff on 1 July 2026 at 11:49
Microsoft Edge 150 keeps AI history search policy in play, giving IT teams a reason to audit browser AI controls, Copilot access, search suggestions, and extensions. The post Microsoft Edge AI History Search Raises New Privacy Questions for IT Teams appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Meta Adds WhatsApp Usernames: Here’s What You Need to Knowby Joseph Ofonagoro on 30 June 2026 at 15:36
WhatsApp is rolling out usernames so people can chat without sharing phone numbers. Here’s how reservations, username keys, and rules work. The post Meta Adds WhatsApp Usernames: Here’s What You Need to Know appeared first on TechRepublic.
Quantum Computing Archives – TechRepublic News, Tips, and Advice for Technology Professionals
- RIKEN ROQUO Supercomputer Shows What Hybrid Quantum Computing Actually Needsby TechRepublic Staff on 24 June 2026 at 16:30
RIKEN’s ROQUO GPU supercomputer is now operating in Kobe, giving Japan a classical HPC layer for hybrid quantum computing research rather than a standalone quantum breakthrough. The post RIKEN ROQUO Supercomputer Shows What Hybrid Quantum Computing Actually Needs appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Fujitsu, SC Ventures Unveil Roadmap for Quantum Joint Ventureby TechRepublic Staff on 16 January 2026 at 12:13
With Qubitra, they intend to drive practical value by applying quantum approaches to some of the finance sector’s most complex problems. The post Fujitsu, SC Ventures Unveil Roadmap for Quantum Joint Venture appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Unpacking Australia’s $1 Billion Bet On a Future World-Class Quantum Computerby Ben Abbott on 30 August 2024 at 18:57
Australia could become the world’s first quantum computing nation — but it won’t come without controversy. The post Unpacking Australia’s $1 Billion Bet On a Future World-Class Quantum Computer appeared first on TechRepublic.
United Kingdom Archives – TechRepublic News, Tips, and Advice for Technology Professionals
- UK Weighs Under-16 Social Media Ban for 2027by TechRepublic Staff on 15 June 2026 at 17:40
The UK’s proposed under-16 social media ban could bring stricter age checks, teen defaults, and feature limits for social and AI platforms. The post UK Weighs Under-16 Social Media Ban for 2027 appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple’s iPhone Privacy Feature Expands to More Users Worldwideby Aminu Abdullahi on 14 May 2026 at 14:18
Apple expanded Limit Precise Location in iOS 26.5, but the carrier privacy feature still requires select iPhones and iPads. The post Apple’s iPhone Privacy Feature Expands to More Users Worldwide appeared first on TechRepublic.
- The 5 Best Crypto-Friendly Banks in 2026by Rayanne Harmon on 12 May 2026 at 05:00
The best crypto-friendly banks, such as Mercury, U.S. Bank, and Chase, allow seamless crypto transactions in licensed exchanges. The post The 5 Best Crypto-Friendly Banks in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.
- TikTok Launches £3.99 Ad-Free Plan for UK Usersby Liz Ticong on 11 May 2026 at 18:45
TikTok is rolling out a £3.99 ad-free subscription in the UK, giving adults a paid option while keeping its free ad-supported feed in place. The post TikTok Launches £3.99 Ad-Free Plan for UK Users appeared first on TechRepublic.
- 6 Best VPNs for the UK in 2026by Drew Robb on 8 May 2026 at 15:41
VPN capabilities and performance levels differ from place to place. Which VPNs are best for U.K. users and expats in 2026? The post 6 Best VPNs for the UK in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.