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NASA’s Perseverance rover completes the first AI-planned drive on Mars

NASA’s Perseverance rover has just made history by driving across Mars using routes planned by artificial intelligence instead of human operators. A vision-capable AI analyzed the same images and terrain data normally used by rover planners, identified hazards like rocks and sand ripples, and charted a safe path across the Martian surface. After extensive testing in a virtual replica of the rover, Perseverance successfully followed the AI-generated routes, traveling hundreds of feet autonomously.
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How state-sponsored attackers hijacked Notepad++ updates

Suspected Chinese state-sponsored attackers hijacked the Notepad++ update mechanism by compromising the software project’s shared hosting server and intercepting and redirecting update traffic destined for notepad-plus-plus.org, the software’s maintainer Don Ho confirmed on Monday. The attack timeline In early December 2025, security researcher Kevin Beaumont said that he knew of three organizations that have had security incidents traced back to Notepad++ processes providing the attackers initial access to the computers. “I’ve only talked to a … More → The post How state-sponsored attackers hijacked Notepad++ updates appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Span Cyber Security Arena 2026: Only 10 days left to secure early bird tickets

With preparations well underway, Span Cyber Security Arena 2026 is set to return for its third edition, bringing together domestic and international experts in cyber security. As in previous years, the conference is designed for everyone involved in that area – from regulatory and legal professionals to technical practitioners and decision makers. The conference will take place from 20 to 22 May 2026 in Poreč (Croatia) at Pical Resort 5*, Valamar Collection, offering three days … More → The post Span Cyber Security Arena 2026: Only 10 days left to secure early bird tickets appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Microsoft sets a path to switch off NTLM across Windows

Windows is shifting to a more secure authentication approach, moving away from New Technology LAN Manager (NTLM) and toward stronger, Kerberos-based options. NTLM has been part of Windows for decades and continues to appear in some environments, particularly where legacy systems and older applications are present. Security threats have changed over time, and security expectations have risen with them. Today, NTLM’s weaker cryptography leaves it open to attacks such as replay attacks and man-in-the-middle attacks. … More → The post Microsoft sets a path to switch off NTLM across Windows appeared first on Help Net Security.
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A tiny light trap could unlock million qubit quantum computers

A new light-based breakthrough could help quantum computers finally scale up. Stanford researchers created miniature optical cavities that efficiently collect light from individual atoms, allowing many qubits to be read at once. The team has already demonstrated working arrays with dozens and even hundreds of cavities. The approach could eventually support massive quantum networks with millions of qubits.
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Pompelmi: Open-source secure file upload scanning for Node.js

Software teams building services in JavaScript are adding more layers of defense to handle untrusted file uploads. An open-source project called Pompelmi aims to insert malware scanning and policy checks directly into Node.js applications before files reach storage or business logic. Pompelmi is built for JavaScript and TypeScript environments and runs directly within the application process. Files are scanned in memory at upload time, allowing applications to make accept or reject decisions early in the … More → The post Pompelmi: Open-source secure file upload scanning for Node.js appeared first on Help Net Security.
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AI is flooding IAM systems with new identities

Most organizations view AI identities through the same lens used for other non-human identities, such as service accounts, API keys, and chatbots, according to The State of Non-Human Identity and AI Security report by the Cloud Security Alliance. AI identities inherit old IAM weaknesses Treating AI identities as another category of non-human identity means they inherit the same weaknesses that have affected identity programs for years. Credential sprawl, unclear ownership, and uneven lifecycle controls already … More → The post AI is flooding IAM systems with new identities appeared first on Help Net Security.
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“Existential risk” – Why scientists are racing to define consciousness

Scientists warn that rapid advances in AI and neurotechnology are outpacing our understanding of consciousness, creating serious ethical risks. New research argues that developing scientific tests for awareness could transform medicine, animal welfare, law, and AI development. But identifying consciousness in machines, brain organoids, or patients could also force society to rethink responsibility, rights, and moral boundaries. The question of what it means to be conscious has never been more urgent—or more unsettling.
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