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VeraCrypt Developer Warns of Windows Boot Issues After Microsoft Account Lock
Microsoft’s decision to lock the personal account of VeraCrypt’s lead developer has sparked urgent warnings for Windows users relying on the open-source encryption tool. M. O., the pseudonymous maintainer behind VeraCrypt, announced that unsigned updates could trigger boot-up failures on systems using the software’s full-disk encryption feature. The Account Lock Incident: What Sparked the Crisis...
OpenAI Unveils Safety Blueprint for CSAM Fight
OpenAI released a 50-page safety blueprint on January 15, 2026, to tackle rising AI-facilitated child sexual exploitation, featuring detection tools and $50M in funding. The plan partners with NCMEC and Interpol to enhance content moderation.
Hackers Leak Sensitive LAPD Documents Online
Hackers from Shadow Collective stole thousands of LAPD files last week, leaking officer details and investigation records on the dark web. The breach threatens public safety and highlights vulnerabilities in law enforcement cybersecurity.
VW Tests Self-Driving ID.Buzz in LA for Uber Launch
Volkswagen started testing autonomous ID.Buzz microbuses in Los Angeles this week, preparing for a 2026 Uber partnership to revolutionize ride-hailing with electric self-driving shuttles.
Astropad Unveils Workbench for AI Remote Desktop
Astropad launched Workbench on January 15, 2026, a remote desktop tool tailored for AI agents to automate workflows, diverging from human IT support. The platform promises 60% faster task completion for enterprises.
British cryptographer Adam Back denies NYT report that he is Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto
Adam Back Denies Satoshi Nakamoto Claims British cryptographer Adam Back has categorically denied a recent New York Times report alleging he is the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, known as Satoshi Nakamoto. The denial, issued via a public statement on social media platform X on Wednesday, comes amid renewed speculation about the identity of the figure...
Firmus, the ‘Southgate’ AI datacenter builder backed by Nvidia, hits $5.5B valuation
Firmus Valuation Milestone SAN FRANCISCO — Firmus, the AI datacenter developer dubbed “Southgate” and supported by Nvidia, announced a $5.5 billion valuation on Wednesday after securing a $1.2 billion Series C funding round. The investment underscores the surging demand for specialized infrastructure to power artificial intelligence applications amid global tech expansion. Key Details The funding...
Iranian hackers are targeting American critical infrastructure, U.S. agencies warn
U.S. Agencies Warn of Iranian Cyber Threats United States cybersecurity agencies issued a joint alert on October 15, 2026, warning that Iranian state-sponsored hackers are actively targeting critical infrastructure sectors across the country. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) described the threats as sophisticated attempts to disrupt...
Intel signs on to Elon Musk’s Terafab chips project
Intel Joins Elon Musk’s Terafab Chip Project Santa Clara, California-based Intel Corporation announced on Monday its partnership with Elon Musk’s Terafab initiative, a ambitious project aimed at developing next-generation terahertz-frequency chips for advanced computing applications. The collaboration, revealed during a joint press event in Austin, Texas, positions Intel as the primary semiconductor manufacturer for Terafab’s...
VC Eclipse has a new $1.3B to back — and build — ‘physical AI’ startups
Lead Paragraph Eclipse Ventures announced a $1.3 billion fund on January 15, 2026, dedicated to investing in and developing startups focused on “physical AI”—systems that integrate artificial intelligence with robotics and hardware to interact with the physical world. The firm, based in Palo Alto, California, aims to address the growing demand for AI applications beyond...