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Critical minerals are hiding in plain sight in U.S. Mines

Researchers found that U.S. metal mines already contain large amounts of critical minerals that are mostly going unused. Recovering even a small fraction of these byproducts could sharply reduce dependence on imports for materials essential to clean energy and advanced technology. In many cases, the value of these recovered minerals could exceed the value of the mines’ primary products. The findings point to a surprisingly simple way to boost domestic supply without opening new mines.
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This tiny chip could change the future of quantum computing

A new microchip-sized device could dramatically accelerate the future of quantum computing. It controls laser frequencies with extreme precision while using far less power than today’s bulky systems. Crucially, it’s made with standard chip manufacturing, meaning it can be mass-produced instead of custom-built. This opens the door to quantum machines far larger and more powerful than anything possible today.
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This strange magnetism could power tomorrow’s AI

Scientists in Japan have confirmed that ultra-thin films of ruthenium dioxide belong to a newly recognized and powerful class of magnetic materials called altermagnets. These materials combine the best of two magnetic worlds: they’re stable against interference yet still allow fast, electrical readout—an ideal mix for future memory technology.
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LLMs can assist with vulnerability scoring, but context still matters

Every new vulnerability disclosure adds another decision point for already stretched security teams. A recent study explores whether LLMs can take on part of that burden by scoring vulnerabilities at scale. While the results show promise in specific areas, consistent weaknesses continue to hold back fully automated scoring. Growing workloads push teams hard More than 40,000 CVEs were published in 2024, and the study notes that this surge has put strain on programs that score … More → The post LLMs can assist with vulnerability scoring, but context still matters appeared first on Help Net Security.
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From AI to cyber risk, why IT leaders are anxious heading into 2026

Cybersecurity threats are shaping IT planning for 2026, with AI maturity and regulation emerging as another major source of disruption, according to a global survey from Veeam. Veeam surveyed 250 senior IT and business decision-makers worldwide to understand how they view risks, readiness, and priorities. Security threats top the list of disruptors When respondents ranked expected disruptors for 2026, cybersecurity threats placed first. Nearly half selected security incidents as their top concern. AI maturity and … More → The post From AI to cyber risk, why IT leaders are anxious heading into 2026 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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The next big IT security battle is all about privileged access

Leostream predicts changes in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) in 2026 driven by new realities of cybersecurity, hybridization, AI, and more. Passwordless moves from pilot to production In 2026, passwordless authentication will shift from isolated pilots to full-scale enterprise adoption within privileged environments. Hardware keys, passkeys, and biometric verification will replace traditional credentials, reducing reliance on shared passwords and vaults. This transition will be driven by compliance mandates and the … More → The post The next big IT security battle is all about privileged access appeared first on Help Net Security.
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ServiceNow to acquire Armis for $7.75 billion

ServiceNow entered into an agreement to acquire Armis for $7.75 billion in cash. The acquisition will expand ServiceNow’s security workflow offerings and advance AI-native, proactive cybersecurity and vulnerability response across all connected devices. Together, ServiceNow and Armis will create a unified, end-to-end security exposure and operations stack that can see, decide, and act across the entire technology footprint by connecting real-time asset discovery, threat intelligence, and risk prioritization with automated remediation and response workflows. Security … More → The post ServiceNow to acquire Armis for $7.75 billion appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Five identity-driven shifts reshaping enterprise security in 2026

2026 marks the tipping point when artificial intelligence begins to fundamentally reshape cyber risk. After several years of widespread adoption, AI moves beyond influencing how we work and starts transforming the enterprise itself. AI is now embedded at every layer of the organization, from workflows and applications to customer experience, DevOps, IT automation, and strategic decision, making. Yet governance, security controls, and identity protections have not kept pace. The result is growing blind spots, rapidly … More → The post Five identity-driven shifts reshaping enterprise security in 2026 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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What if your face could say “don’t record me”? Researchers think it’s possible

Phones, smart glasses, and other camera-equipped devices capture scenes that include people who never agreed to be recorded. A newly published study examines what it would take for bystanders to signal their privacy choices directly to nearby cameras. BLINDSPOT system overview A direct signal from bystanders to cameras To address this, researchers at the University of California, Irvine designed BLINDSPOT, an on-device privacy signaling system. It allows bystanders to communicate privacy preferences to camera-enabled devices … More → The post What if your face could say “don’t record me”? Researchers think it’s possible appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Conjur: Open-source secrets management and application identity

Conjur is an open-source secrets management project designed for environments built around containers, automation, and dynamic infrastructure. It focuses on controlling access to credentials such as database passwords, API keys, and tokens that applications need at runtime. The project is maintained in the open and developed with input from a user and contributor base. Secrets management has become a core requirement for teams running Kubernetes, CI pipelines, and microservices. Static credentials stored in files or … More → The post Conjur: Open-source secrets management and application identity appeared first on Help Net Security.
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