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Distant entangled atoms acting as one sensor deliver stunning precision

Researchers have demonstrated that quantum entanglement can link atoms across space to improve measurement accuracy. By splitting an entangled group of atoms into separate clouds, they were able to measure electromagnetic fields more precisely than before. The technique takes advantage of quantum connections acting at a distance. It could enhance tools such as atomic clocks and gravity sensors.
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Quantum computing firm IonQ acquires US semiconductor firm SkyWater for $1.8 billion

IonQ and SkyWater Technology have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which IonQ will acquire SkyWater for $35.00 per share in a cash-and-stock transaction, subject to a collar, implying a total equity value of approximately $1.8 billion. “This transformational acquisition enables IonQ to materially accelerate its quantum computing roadmap and secure its fully scalable supply chain domestically. With secure, U.S.-based design, packaging and chip fabrication – IonQ will benefit from vertical integration across our … More → The post Quantum computing firm IonQ acquires US semiconductor firm SkyWater for $1.8 billion appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Google ties AI Search to Gmail and Photos, raising new privacy questions

Google is expanding Personal Intelligence into AI Mode in Google Search to deliver more personalized search results. AI Mode can securely connect to your Gmail and Google Photos to provide tailored recommendations without requiring you to repeatedly explain your preferences or ongoing plans. Personal Intelligence “Personal Intelligence transforms Search into an experience that feels uniquely yours by connecting the dots across your Google apps. Starting today, Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers can opt-in … More → The post Google ties AI Search to Gmail and Photos, raising new privacy questions appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Microsoft Entra ID will auto-enable passkey profiles, synced passkeys

Starting March 2026, Microsoft Entra ID will automatically enable passkey profiles and introduce support for synced passkeys. Passkey profiles move into general availability The update brings passkey profiles and synced passkeys into general availability. Administrators gain access to a new passkey profiles experience that supports group-based configuration. This allows security teams to apply passkey policies to specific user groups instead of managing settings at a tenant-wide level. At the center of the change is a … More → The post Microsoft Entra ID will auto-enable passkey profiles, synced passkeys appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Inside Microsoft’s veteran-to-tech workforce pipeline

The technology workforce is changing, and military veterans are increasingly being recognized as one of the industry’s most valuable and dependable talent pools. In this Help Net Security interview, Chris Cortez, Vice President of Military Affairs at Microsoft and longtime leader of the Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA), and Corey Lee, Security CTO for Microsoft Education, discuss how Microsoft has built and scaled a veteran-to-tech pipeline that responds directly to real-world hiring needs. (The … More → The post Inside Microsoft’s veteran-to-tech workforce pipeline appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Firewalla outlines a zero trust approach to fixing flat home networks

Firewalla announced a new approach to modernizing large, flat home networks, helping users improve security, scalability, and performance without the pain of IP renumbering or reconfiguring dozens of devices. Using zero trust network architecture and microsegmentation powered by Firewalla AP7 and Firewalla Orange, homeowners can transform outdated Wi-Fi setups into segmented, future-ready networks in minutes. Most home networks grow “flat” over time as new IoT devices, phones, laptops, and smart appliances are added. In flat … More → The post Firewalla outlines a zero trust approach to fixing flat home networks appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Brakeman: Open-source vulnerability scanner for Ruby on Rails applications

Brakeman is an open-source security scanner used by teams that build applications with Ruby on Rails. The tool focuses on application code and configuration, giving developers and security teams a way to identify common classes of web application risk during development and testing. Brakeman analyzes application source code directly, including controllers, models, views, and templates. The scanner builds an internal representation of how data moves through the application, which allows it to flag patterns associated … More → The post Brakeman: Open-source vulnerability scanner for Ruby on Rails applications appeared first on Help Net Security.
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AWS releases updated PCI PIN compliance report for payment cryptography

Amazon Web Services has published an updated Payment Card Industry Personal Identification Number (PCI PIN) compliance package for its AWS Payment Cryptography service, confirming a recent third-party audit of the platform. The report package is now accessible through AWS’s compliance portal. Two PCI PIN compliance reports included The update includes two primary deliverables. The first is a PCI PIN Attestation of Compliance (AOC) showing that a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) validated AWS Payment Cryptography against … More → The post AWS releases updated PCI PIN compliance report for payment cryptography appeared first on Help Net Security.
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