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  • Slashdot: ‘We’re Done With Teams’: German State Hits Uninstall on Microsoft

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    Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/25/06/13/1538236/were-done-with-teams-german-state-hits-uninstall-on-microsoft?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: ‘We’re Done With Teams’: German State Hits Uninstall on Microsoft Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Schleswig-Holstein is transitioning from Microsoft’s proprietary software to open-source alternatives to gain data control and enhance digital sovereignty. This significant move affects thousands of public servants, including teachers and civil officials,…

  • The Register: Apple fixes zero-click exploit underpinning Paragon spyware attacks

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/13/apple_fixes_zeroclick_exploit_underpinning/ Source: The Register Title: Apple fixes zero-click exploit underpinning Paragon spyware attacks Feedly Summary: Zero-day potentially tied to around 100 suspected infections in 2025 and a spyware scandal on the continent Apple has updated its iOS/iPadOS 18.3.1 documentation, confirming it introduced fixes for the zero-click vulnerability used to infect journalists with Paragon’s…

  • Slashdot: Apple Previews New Import/Export Feature To Make Passkeys More Interoperable

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    Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/25/06/12/2228212/apple-previews-new-importexport-feature-to-make-passkeys-more-interoperable?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Apple Previews New Import/Export Feature To Make Passkeys More Interoperable Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Apple has introduced a new secure feature for passkey import/export that improves interoperability and user control over credentials, developed in collaboration with the FIDO Alliance. This feature is a significant advancement…

  • Cisco Talos Blog: Know thyself, know thy environment

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    Source URL: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/know-thyself-know-thy-environment/ Source: Cisco Talos Blog Title: Know thyself, know thy environment Feedly Summary: In this week’s edition, Bill explores the importance of self-awareness and building repeatable processes to better secure your environment. AI Summary and Description: Yes **Summary:** The content addresses important security vulnerabilities discovered in popular software, highlights the ongoing need for…

  • The Register: ‘Major compromise’ at NHS temping arm exposed gaping security holes

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/12/compromise_nhs_professionals/ Source: The Register Title: ‘Major compromise’ at NHS temping arm exposed gaping security holes Feedly Summary: Incident responders suggested sweeping improvements following Active Directory database heist Exclusive Cybercriminals broke into systems belonging to the UK’s NHS Professionals body in May 2024, stealing its Active Directory database, but the healthcare organization never publicly…

  • Slashdot: Wikipedia Pauses AI-Generated Summaries After Editor Backlash

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    Source URL: https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/06/11/1732215/wikipedia-pauses-ai-generated-summaries-after-editor-backlash?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Wikipedia Pauses AI-Generated Summaries After Editor Backlash Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The Wikimedia Foundation’s decision to halt an AI initiative reveals deep concerns within its editor community about the use of AI-generated content. This incident underscores the importance of aligning AI applications with community expectations…

  • Wired: Senators Warn DOGE’s Social Security Administration Work Could Break Benefits

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    Source URL: https://www.wired.com/story/doge-social-security-administration-benefits/ Source: Wired Title: Senators Warn DOGE’s Social Security Administration Work Could Break Benefits Feedly Summary: “This rush job risks people’s private data, creates security gaps, and could result in catastrophic cuts to all benefits," Senator Elizabeth Warren says of DOGE’s plans to “hastily upgrade” SSA IT systems. AI Summary and Description: Yes…