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The UK National Cyber Security Centre has exposed APT28, a Russian GRU-linked group, for deploying sophisticated 'Authentic Antics' malware to steal Microsoft 365 credentials and OAuth tokens. This tool operates invisibly within Outlook, using legitimate services to exfiltrate data and evade detection for prolonged espionage. Sanctions against GRU units underscore the escalating threat to cloud-based enterprise security.

A former UK National Crime Agency officer exploited his role in a high-profile dark web investigation to steal 50 bitcoins, using a cryptocurrency mixer to launder the assets. Forensic analysis of his iPhone and notebooks exposed the theft years later. The case echoes similar corruption scandals involving US federal agents during the original Silk Road probe.

Sergey Tkachenko's Winaero Tweaker consolidates decades of specialized Windows tuning utilities into a single, powerful freeware application. Offering granular control over countless OS settings, the tool prioritizes user privacy with an ad-free, tracking-free experience and a clean, searchable interface.

OpenAI appears to be testing a significant upgrade to its flagship ChatGPT o3 model, dubbed 'o3-alpha,' with early observations indicating major improvements in coding tasks like web page design and simple game creation. While not GPT-5, this alpha release suggests OpenAI is prioritizing practical developer tools and could preview capabilities destined for future models.

Struggling with stuttering streams or washed-out colors on your aging Apple TV? Discover how strategic settings adjustments—from chroma subsampling to HDR optimization—can revitalize your device without a hardware upgrade. This guide delivers actionable insights for developers and tech enthusiasts seeking to master their home entertainment ecosystem.

Researchers introduce BeePL, a domain-specific language with a formally verified type system, designed to overcome critical safety flaws in eBPF—Linux's kernel extension technology. By enforcing static guarantees and leveraging verified compilation, BeePL ensures memory safety, termination, and structured control flow, paving the way for high-assurance kernel modifications without compromising performance.