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Telegram opens an artificial intelligence lab in Kazakhstan

Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced the opening of a new artificial intelligence lab in Kazakhstan . The announcement was made in Astana during the Digital Bridge 2025 international forum. The lab’s first project will involve a collaboration between Telegram and the Kazakhstan supercomputer cluster , launched by the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence of Kazakhstan . This partnership aims to develop advanced technologies that will allow more than a billion users to access AI capabilities transparently and securely , with a focus on privacy. According to Durov, the Kazakh supercomputer cluster will serve as the primary computing power provider for Telegram’s AI network.

CISA Alert: Sudo Bug Affects Linux and Unix! Urgent Action Required by October 20th

The Cyberspace and Infrastructure Security Center (CISA) recently added the critical vulnerability in the Sudo utility to its Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) list. This effectively prompts government agencies to take immediate action to address the issue. The list was updated on Monday with the addition of four more vulnerabilities. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2025-32463 (CVSS threat score 9.3), which affects all versions of Sudo prior to 1.9.17p1, on both Linux distributions and Unix-like systems. “Sudo contains a vulnerability that allows third-party functionality to be invoked without verifying the scope of control,” the CISA publication states. ” This vulnerability allows a local

Work and artificial intelligence: rising salaries for those who use AI?

The debate over artificial intelligence applied to the world of work is currently intensifying, a clear sign of how digital technology is radically transforming employment methods, skills, and dynamics. The repercussions are already beginning to be felt in various sectors: as we recently reported, the developer profession was among the first to suffer, with a 71% drop in demand for specialized personnel. A recent survey conducted by the online recruiting platform reveals that the majority of employees consider a salary increase justified for those who actively use artificial intelligence tools in their work. Fifteen percent of respondents believe that the use of

And the drones are going to hell! The anti-drone technology developed by the USA

The American company Epirus has provided an impressive demonstration of its Leonidas microwave defense system, designed to combat drones. At the Camp Atterbury test site in Indiana, the system was able to neutralize 49 drones with a single pulse, and during the exercise, 61 devices were downed, with a 100% success rate. Drones are becoming an increasingly serious threat: they are small, can appear suddenly, and are cheap enough to be used en masse . This poses a threat not only to military aviation, but also to civilian aviation, whether from hooligans or simply uninformed users. Therefore, a whole range of anti-drone

Microsoft goes all out with shoes! They’ve launched collectible Windows XP-themed Crocs

This year, Microsoft celebrates its first 50 years, a milestone that reflects the company’s transformation from a small startup in 1975 to a global technology giant. Founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft revolutionized the world of software with the Windows operating system, Office , and many other innovations, becoming a benchmark for users and businesses worldwide. Over the past half century, the company has reinvented itself many times, from software to cloud services with Azure, to artificial intelligence, and finally to cybersecurity. Beyond its iconic products, Microsoft has profoundly influenced digital culture and the global economy. From the democratization of

The future of submarine cables: 48% longer by 2040. Are we really ready?

The undersea cables connecting the UK to the outside world are vital to the country, with transactions amounting to £220 billion every day. The Joint Committee on National Security Strategy (JCNSS) has called on the government to more actively protect cable infrastructure, the Register reports . A report published in September called the government “overly timid” in its approach to this issue. The report notes that 64 cables connect the country to the outside world , carrying the vast majority of traffic, while satellite traffic is negligible . Furthermore, digital backbones are quite difficult to protect: approximately 200 cables break each year

Klopatra Arrives! The Banking Trojan That Threatens Android Users

An Android banking Trojan and RAT called Klopatra masquerades as an IPTV and VPN app and has already infected over 3,000 devices . The malware is a Trojan capable of monitoring the device’s screen in real time, intercepting input, simulating gesture navigation, and features a stealth VNC (Virtual Network Computing) mode. Cleafy , the company that discovered the malware, notes that the Trojan is not associated with any documented Android malware family and appears to be the work of a Turkish hacking group. Klopatra is designed to steal banking credentials via overlays, steal clipboard contents and intercept keystrokes, steal victim accounts via

Data Act: Yet another regulation? Yes. But this one really changes the game (even for those in security).

Every time Brussels churns out a new acronym, someone in the company snorts: “More paper?” It happens. But the Data Act isn’t just a stamp to add to the binder: it clarifies who can access data, under what conditions, and how to exit a cloud provider without being locked in. In a market dominated by connected products, platforms, and “take it or leave it” contracts, it’s a tangible step change. The Regulation entered into force on January 11, 2024 , and will apply throughout the EU from September 12, 2025. The goal is to create a fairer and more competitive data market:

Google Drive defends itself from ransomware! AI blocks attacks

Google has unveiled a new AI tool for Drive for desktop. The model is said to have been trained on millions of real-world ransomware samples and can suspend syncing to mitigate the damage of a ransomware attack. Google Drive for desktop is an application designed to sync Google Drive with Windows and macOS, allowing you to keep local files synchronized with cloud storage. The developers say the new AI will look for signs of ransomware (such as attempts to encrypt or damage large numbers of files) and will be able to suspend file syncing, which will help prevent the malware from spreading

Microsoft Outlook is in chaos: the Windows client crashes and blocks mailboxes.

Microsoft has announced that it is investigating a significant issue with the traditional Outlook desktop client for the Windows operating system, which causes the application to crash upon startup. When a user tries to open the classic version of Outlook for Windows, the problem occurs. Instead of loading the mailbox, the application displays an error message stating: “Cannot start Microsoft Outlook. Cannot open the Outlook window. Cannot open the folder set. The attempt to log on to Microsoft Exchange failed.” To identify users potentially affected by this specific bug, Microsoft has provided IT administrators and technical teams with a precise diagnostic tool