A political consultant working with Italy’s Democratic Party has come forward as the latest victim of Paragon spyware. Francesco Nicodemo kept silent for 10 months to avoid political exploitation. The case raises fresh questions about spyware abuse in Italy’s ongoing surveillance scandal.
The FBI has subpoenaed web registrar Tucows for information about Archive.today’s owner. The October 30th demand seeks customer names, billing addresses, and payment records. This comes amid ongoing legal pressure on paywall bypass services.
According to The How-To Geek, Windows users face persistent threats from familiar sources. The real danger isn’t advanced hacking but basic security oversights that millions still make daily.
Sony’s PlayStation Portal just got its biggest update yet with cloud streaming support. PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers can now stream games directly without needing a PS5. The update also brings UI improvements and accessibility features.
IBM is planning to cut thousands of jobs in Q4 2025 as part of its strategic shift toward software and AI. The company reported $16.3 billion in Q3 revenue but saw shares drop 5% following earnings. These cuts represent a “low single-digit percentage” of IBM’s 270,000 global workforce.
Cloud security giant Zscaler is acquiring AI security specialist SPLX to build dedicated AI protection into its Zero Trust Exchange platform. The deal comes as companies are projected to spend $375 billion on AI infrastructure in 2025, creating massive security challenges.
Tesla shareholders are voting on Elon Musk’s proposed $1 trillion pay package and potential investment in his AI startup xAI. The board has warned Musk might leave if the compensation isn’t approved, while proxy advisors call the deal excessive.
Getty Images has lost major portions of its copyright lawsuit against Stability AI in London’s High Court. The ruling suggests AI models that don’t store copyrighted works may not be infringing copies under UK law.
Joe Tigay of Rational Equity Armor Fund says AI needs to translate into broad economic improvement for the rally to endure. Otherwise, we’re just building infrastructure that won’t withstand the tide of reality. The concern is that AI-driven efficiency could lead to permanent job losses without crea
French observability platform Tsuga emerged from stealth with €8.7 million in seed funding. The company aims to solve the growing crisis where enterprise data volumes are exploding while monitoring tools struggle to keep up.
