At Thursday’s Senate confirmation hearing, President-elect Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent rejected the need for a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC), allaying concerns from some crypto observers. “I see no reason for the United States to have a central bank digital currency,” Bessent said. Senate Finance Committee. “In my mind, a central…
BadCandy Webshell Threatens Unpatched Cisco IOS XE Devices, Australian Government Warns Pierluigi Paganini November 1, 2025 Australia warns of attacks on unpatched Cisco IOS XE devices exploiting CVE-2023-20198, allowing installation of BadCandy webshell. The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is warning of ongoing attacks on unpatched Cisco IOS XE devices exploiting CVE-2023-20198, enabling BadCandy WebShell infections…
In a decision that highlights Apple’s continuous commitment to strengthen the confidentiality of users in the middle of cyber-menua, the company has discreetly introduced what experts call one of its most pragmatic security improvements to date. This feature, deployed without much fanfare in the recent software updates, aims to strengthen the defenses of the iPhone…
Apple released the first public beta of iOS 18.3 in December to developers and public beta testers. The release came about a week after the company released iOS 18.2. Although this update brought more Apple Intelligence features, like Genmoji, to some iPhones, the latest beta introduces some improvements for developers and beta testers. Apple/Screenshot by…
A A new study claims that AI models like Chatgpt and Claude now surpass virologists in the doctorates in problem solving in wet laboratories, where scientists analyze chemicals and biological materials. This discovery is a double -edged sword, according to experts. Ultra-intelligent AI models could help researchers prevent the spread of infectious diseases. But non-experts…
TLDR Christie’s launches a Crypto division of $ 1 million for anonymous luxury sales Bitcoin & Ethereum Power Christie’s Bold Move in digital real estate Cryptopunks with residences: Christie’s Taps Nft Wealth for Property Deals Christie’s allows purchases of a complete Crypto luxury house, no bank required The blockchain meets Beverly Hills: Christie’s Crypto Realty…
What you need to know Google is likely to reintroduce the “Battery Health” settings page with Android 16 for Pixel devices. The page displays battery condition and capacity, and provides advice to extend the battery life. Google should also work on new feature for Pixel phones that will recalibrate battery measurements over the weeks. Android…
Trump’s White House has repeatedly sounded an alarm concerning visitors with links with the Chinese Communist Party coming to the United States, arguing that they are a threat of potential security. But the administration seems to have literally left the door open to a member of a group of Chinese government when he followed a…
Honor’s latest foldable phone whirlwind tries to usurp Samsung as a peloton leader with a super thin body, a massive battery and a ginormous camera bump on the back. Guardian journalism is independent. We will win a commission if you buy something via an affiliation link. Learn more. The Magic V5 is an impressive piece…
What you need to know The new owners of the Pixel 10 series report “insensitive” problems with the connection of the phone to Android Auto. Users report that their screen updates approximately every five minutes, freeze terribly and its visual elements do not update. Google seems to be aware of the problem because a member…