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Article Google Ads became a malware distribution channel
Malvertising turns Google's top search ad into a malware delivery channel. How the attack works, why review misses it, and the steps that stop it.
SWE-2 is the wrong model for almost everything
SWE-2 is a code-execution node, not a generalist replacement. How to eval it against your own repos and where it actually fits in production pipelines.
The weaker model matters more than the smarter one
DeepSeek v4.1 Flash cuts token cost, not the need for validation - use it in cascades, verification loops, and long-context pipelines that hold up in production.
Your defenses are now executing for the attacker.
Forgejo 16.0.3 and earlier carry a critical RCE. The vulnerable version is the exposure, and running a build above the range is the only confirmed mitigation.
A helpful AI agent cannot be a private one
Meta's Muse personal AI agent is only useful because it reads your messages, contacts, and habits. What that access costs your privacy and safety.
iPhone Duo is not a convenience feature
iPhone Duo's shared access and multi-device authentication expand who can authenticate and access, collapsing resource security to the weakest device and party.
Open problems are running out
Terence Tao calls open math problems a non-renewable resource. Why AI mining them threatens encryption, AI safety benchmarks, and how to respond.
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- Forgejo 16.0.4 Patches Critical RCE Affecting All Versions Through 16.0.3
- Hitachi's new EcoCute heat pumps let owners sync hot water with solar tariffs
- In Defense of the Big Box of Cables
- Mexican Teen Builds DIY Sound-Wave Fire Extinguisher That Snuffs Flames in Seconds
- Nine streaming subscriptions now cost $702/year more than in 2021, up 61%
- Off-topic submission: open-access music theory textbook, no summarizable content
- One WebGPU Shader Can Freeze Any Mac — and Apple Won't Call It a Bug
- Open-source "proof of capture" camera signs real photos with steganography, not metadata
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