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TFG London cyber incident leaves Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight systems offline
The Foschini Group’s UK arm detected a breach on 11 October, disrupting IT infrastructure for three fashion brands while investigations continue.
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OpenAI to disclose ex-Apple staff interview docs, messages in trade secret probe
A federal judge ordered OpenAI to hand over interview materials and messages from former Apple staff, marking a key procedural win for the iPhone maker.
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Microsoft sets Maia 300 as primary inference engine for AI services by 2027
The tech giant unveils its third-generation custom chip, aiming to reduce reliance on Nvidia while boosting token output per watt.
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Meta Launches Muse Wonder Models for Agentic Coding and Legal Tasks
Meta releases premium Muse Wonder AI models via its API, targeting complex professional workflows and long-context agent tasks for developers.
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Ahold Delhaize isolates systems after cyber incident disrupts US and European operations
The retailer has taken precautionary measures following a security event, affecting distribution and digital services across three countries.
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Apple shifts Apple Music branding to monochrome in iOS 27.2 beta 4
The fourth developer preview of iOS 27.2 replaces red accents with black-and-white icons and blue highlights across the Music app interface.
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OpenAI engineer arrested for planting hidden recorder in executive room
Federal prosecutors charged a staff member with installing a surveillance device in a restricted area, prompting an internal AI-assisted investigation.
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OpenAI engineer accused of using chatbots to plan executive room surveillance
Prosecutors allege Abdulrahman Alfozan used AI tools to schedule meetings and conceal a recording device in a conference room.
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TFF London investigates Oct 11 IT breach impacting Phase Eight, Hobbs, Whistles online services
A security incident at TFG London has impaired IT infrastructure supporting three key fashion brands, with investigations ongoing into potential data exposure.
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Brandon Thomas Releases Open-Source Microsoft Office Clones via ArtCraft GitHub
Developer Brandon Thomas has published GridCraft, DeckCraft and WordCraft as free, cross-platform alternatives to Microsoft Office, aiming to bypass subscription models.
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Google debuts Gemini 4 Argon AI with intro pricing, topping Vals Index in finance, coding, and legal tasks
Google launches its latest frontier AI model, offering developers and enterprises access via API and consumer apps at introductory pricing.
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Apple debuts $299 HomeView display and refreshed hubs to deepen residential automation push
The tech giant introduces its first smart display alongside refreshed hubs and partner-built security gear, signalling a deeper push into residential automation.
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IonQ Targets Lateral Movement Risks in $1.3B Elisity Buy for Quantum-Resistant Defense
Quantum computing firm IonQ has agreed to buy network security startup Elisity for up to $1.3 billion in an all-stock transaction.
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Netherlands Tax Admin Drops Public Cloud for Local Infra, Reversing 5,000 Worker Migrations on ICT Council Advice
The Netherlands’ Tax and Customs Administration has abandoned its public cloud rollout following advice from its ICT advisory council, opting instead for local infrastructure.
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Norway fines Xandr over unconsented Grindr data in ad auctions
Norwegian regulator penalises Microsoft-owned Xandr for sharing sensitive user data through advertising systems without valid consent.
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Ledger confirms hardware implants in CryptoBilis wallets stole recovery phrases
Unauthorized circuit boards with LTE chips intercepted seed phrases from devices sold by a Southeast Asian reseller, leading to millions in losses.
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Mozilla debuts Firefox Enterprise with self-hosted console and strict AI controls for European businesses
Mozilla has released a new enterprise browser suite for European companies, featuring a self-hosted management console and strict controls over AI tool usage.
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Ahold Delhaize halts Albert Heijn, Stop & Shop online services to contain network security issue
The retail giant took digital services offline across Europe and the US to mitigate a network security issue, while physical stores remain open.
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G2A Reports 35% Rise in Security Software Sales Amidst Global Cyber Trends
The digital marketplace sees security tools outs VPN growth, indicating a shift in consumer and enterprise purchasing behaviour during October 2026.
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CMF by Nothing introduces modular Speaker S and Speaker M with Bluetooth 6.0 support
Nothing’s sub-brand launches two new portable audio devices featuring detachable panels, dual-device connectivity and stereo pairing modes.
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Intel dubs Crescent Island D-Series GPU, launching sampling for 350W air-cooled servers
The new accelerator delivers 1.3 PFLOPS FP8 and 480GB memory for enterprise servers.
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GitHub embeds repo rules and agent skills into codebases to guide Copilot behavior
Developers can now embed repository-specific rules, specialised agents and external tool connections directly into their codebases to guide AI behaviour.
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Sucuri details encryption mechanics and warns against padlock complacency for web hosts
Sucuri’s new guide explains how encryption protects data in transit and at rest, while cautioning that SSL certificates alone do not guarantee site security.
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Getty Images Restructures for Private Takeover With $533M Investment Commitment
Getty Images secures creditor support for a restructuring deal that will take the company private through a new ownership structure.