Meta drops “train” from commercial TOS after global AI backlash
Meta has edited its commercial Terms of Service, deleting the word “train” after worldwide criticism over AI‑driven content scraping.
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PHP security update: critical release requires immediate action
The PHP project released a security update that fixes two critical vulnerabilities. Site owners should check with their host and update PHP as soon as possible to reduce risk.
PHP2Shell RCE: Emergency PHP patches released and what to do
PHP announced out-of-cycle security updates for two critical remote code execution flaws after partial details leaked; hosts running PHP must install the fixes and follow short-term mitigations.
Google Extends Free Pixel 9 Satellite SOS for Another Year
Google confirmed that Pixel 9 owners will enjoy another year of free Satellite SOS, delaying any upcoming charges for the emergency satellite feature.
SpaceX Tesla merger: boards form independent review committees
The boards of SpaceX and Tesla have each created special committees of independent directors to evaluate a possible merger, according to TechCrunch. Elon Musk says shareholders requested the review and he is recused from committee talks.
AOMEI Backupper malware pushed from hijacked update servers
Attackers briefly changed AOMEI Backupper update files so the app downloaded and ran malware. This briefing explains how it worked, who could be affected, and practical checks.
DeepSeek ban: US orders agencies to remove Chinese AI tools
The Department of Homeland Security directed federal civilian agencies to stop buying services from Chinese AI startup DeepSeek and to remove existing deployments, including third-party products built with its technology; agencies may…
Google Home data usage spike surprises owners with massive downloads
New Google Home speakers have been observed downloading tens or hundreds of gigabytes in a day, a problem Google says it is fixing. Users with limited internet plans should verify usage and take steps to avoid unexpected charges.
Rank Math PRO plugin compromised with hidden backdoor
Downloads of Rank Math PRO 3.0.123 from the official site were infected with malware that installs a persistent backdoor. Sites that activated the plugin between Oct 15 20:02 UTC and Oct 16 07:12 UTC should assume compromise and follow…
TikTok child safety: staff warned, execs did not act
Court depositions filed in March, cited by The Verge, say TikTok employees repeatedly raised child safety concerns, including minors in paid sexual content and algorithmic harms, but felt executives failed to act.
AI-powered cyberattack uses autonomous agents to breach 100+ sites
A hacker leveraged an open‑source AI platform to run autonomous agents that broke into more than 100 websites, hitting major U.S. firms and raising concerns for small businesses.
Android Auto Work Account Support Tested in Unreleased Build
A test version of Android Auto now shows a Work Account option that could let drivers keep personal and business apps separate while on the road.