Linux kernel developers are reviewing a proposal for an emergency risk mitigation mechanism (“Killswitch”) that would allow administrators to disable vulnerable kernel functions at runtime. The proposal, submitted by Linux kernel developer/maintainer Sasha Levin, arrives in the wake of the public disclosure of two privilege escalation vulnerabilities affecting the Linux kernel. What prompted the proposal…
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JPMorgan Tried to Settle Sexual-Assault Claims That Went Viral
Plus, Iran and the U.S. move closer on a proposal to restart talks, and some beloved products were born of blunders.
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2027 POTUS Budget Proposal Targets CISA With Funding Cuts
A federal budget proposal is putting one of the nation’s top cybersecurity agencies on the chopping block, raising alarms about the U.S. government’s readiness to defend against escalating digital threats. The administration’s fiscal 2027 budget blueprint would reduce funding for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), continuing a trend of cuts that could reshape…
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ACCC seeks views on Australia Post’s proposed stamp price increase
The ACCC is seeking feedback from businesses and consumers on Australia Post’s draft proposal to increase stamp prices for ordinary small and large letters by 8.8 per cent from mid-2026. The proposed price increases are as follows: