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Scientists build quantum computers that snap together like LEGO bricks

Like LEGO for the quantum age, researchers have created modular superconducting qubits that can be linked with high fidelity. This design allows reconfiguration, upgrades, and scalability, marking a big step toward fault-tolerant quantum computers.
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Signal adds secure backup option for chat history

Losing a phone can mean losing years of conversations. Signal is rolling out a new secure backup feature to help users keep their messages safe without giving up privacy. The problem with lost chats Signal has long avoided cloud backups because they create privacy risks. Storing chats on a company’s servers can expose personal data if that service is hacked or pressured by governments. Until now, Signal only allowed local backups stored on a user’s … More → The post Signal adds secure backup option for chat history appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Nearly 500 researchers urge EU to rethink controversial CSAM scanning proposal

Nearly 500 scientists and researchers have signed an open letter warning that the latest version of the EU’s Chat Control Proposal would weaken digital security while failing to deliver meaningful protection for children. The signatories represent 34 countries and include well-known cryptographer Bart Preneel of KU Leuven, along with researchers from leading institutions such as ETH Zurich, Johns Hopkins University, and the Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy. The letter responds to a revised … More → The post Nearly 500 researchers urge EU to rethink controversial CSAM scanning proposal appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Ongoing malvertising campaign targets European IT workers with fake GitHub Desktop installers

Researchers have spotted a malvertising (and clever malware delivery) campaign targeting IT workers in the European Union with fake GitHub Desktop installers. “We believe the goal of this campaign was to gain initial access to organizations for the purposes of malicious activity such as credential theft, infostealing and ransomware deployment,” Arctic Wolf researchers noted. Delivering malware without triggering alerts or suspicion The campaign, which has apparently been running for over half a year, involves a … More → The post Ongoing malvertising campaign targets European IT workers with fake GitHub Desktop installers appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Are you ready for AI & data without the risk? The answer awaits you at the Melbourne Synology Solution Day

In a world where cost effectiveness can’t be allowed to compromise compliance, Synology rolls out a bevy of new technologies from the home to the enterprise. 
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Attackers test the limits of railway cybersecurity

Railway systems are the lifeblood of many economies, supporting everything from daily passenger transport to military and industrial operations, so the question arises: how secure are they from a cybersecurity perspective? Like all industries, the railway industry is undergoing its digital transformation. New technologies have improved safety and operational control over trains and tracks, but they have also introduced risks of sabotage that could lead to serious incidents, including collisions. A low-cost hack could bring … More → The post Attackers test the limits of railway cybersecurity appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Employees keep feeding AI tools secrets they can’t take back

Employees are putting sensitive data into public AI tools, and many organizations don’t have the controls to stop it. A new report from Kiteworks finds that most companies are missing basic safeguards to manage this data. Security control maturity pyramid (Source: Kiteworks) Organizations lack employee AI safeguards Only 17% of companies have technology in place to block or scan uploads to public AI tools. The other 83% depend on training sessions, email warnings, or guidelines. … More → The post Employees keep feeding AI tools secrets they can’t take back appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Are we headed for an AI culture war?

In this Help Net Security video, Matt Fangman, Field CTO at SailPoint, discusses whether an AI culture war is inevitable. He explores the rise of AI agents as a new identity type, the need for guardrails and human supervision, and how organizations can balance innovation, compliance, and trust as AI reshapes the workplace. Learn more: Agentic AI coding assistant helped attacker breach, extort 17 distinct organizations AI Security Map: Linking AI vulnerabilities to real-world impact … More → The post Are we headed for an AI culture war? appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: September 9, 2025

Analyst, Cybersecurity DFIR ICE | Singapore | On-site – View job details As an Analyst, Cybersecurity DFIR, you will review and triage user-reported emails to identify phishing, malware, and other threats, taking containment actions and supporting eradication efforts. You will analyze DLP alerts for potential data exfiltration, monitor security tools for signs of compromise, and help tune detection rules to reduce false positives and improve alert accuracy. CISO SHVA | Israel | Hybrid – View … More → The post Cybersecurity jobs available right now: September 9, 2025 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Should DOGE continue its efforts toward government efficiency?

Each program review should result in a clear recommendation as to its future existence, transfer, elimination, improvement or scope change. The post Should DOGE continue its efforts toward government efficiency? first appeared on Federal News Network.
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