I’ve been using and writing about Microsoft Copilot since it was publicly released in 2023. I’ve reviewed it, written articles about using it more effectively, explained how to curb hallucinations in it and other similar tools, and detailed how to use it in concert with Microsoft 365. It’s also been my go-to generative AI (genAI)…
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Researcher Drops a New VS Code Zero-Day After Losing Trust in Microsoft’s Disclosure Process
A researcher publicly released a VS Code exploit within hours, citing past disputes with Microsoft over bug handling. The security researcher Ammar Askar found a new serious zero-day in Visual Studio Code, told a contact at GitHub about it, and published a working exploit one hour later. “Just by clicking a link, it’s possible for…
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Exploit released for new PinTheft Arch Linux root escalation flaw
PinTheft, a recently patched Linux privilege escalation vulnerability, now has a publicly available proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit that allows local attackers to gain root privileges on Arch Linux systems. […]
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CISA Exposes Secrets, Credentials in ‘Private’ Repo
The agency’s GitHub repository, publicly available since November 2025, was ironically named “Private-CISA.”
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Game over for 74 suspected scammers after Dutch cops plastered their faces on billboards
The Dutch police’s Game Over?! campaign, which publicly displays images of suspected fraudsters to encourage self-surrenders and gather public tips, is proving successful, with the identities of 74 of the 100 suspects shown already identified. A digital display promoting the Dutch police’s Game Over?! campaign (Source: Politie) Launched in March 2026, the campaign displays blurred…
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Silicon Valley Has Stopped Talking Politics—Except for This Google Executive
AI pioneer Jeff Dean is a rare tech leader who has been publicly criticizing actions by the Trump administration.
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Blame Game: Why Public Cyber Attribution Carries Risks
Publicly accusing an entity of a cyberattack could have negative consequences that organizations should consider before taking the plunge.
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Microsoft Fixes 79 Flaws in March Patch Tuesday, Including Two 0-Days
Microsoft fixes 79 vulnerabilities in March 2026 Patch Tuesday, including two publicly disclosed 0-days affecting SQL Server, .NET and Windows systems.