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Judge extends ban on large-scale RIFs indefinitely

The preliminary injunction replaces a temporary restraining order that was set to expire Friday, and bars agencies from carrying out an executive order on RIFs. The post Judge extends ban on large-scale RIFs indefinitely first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Judge extends ban on large-scale RIFs indefinitely

The preliminary injunction replaces a temporary restraining order that was set to expire Friday, and bars agencies from carrying out an executive order on RIFs. The post Judge extends ban on large-scale RIFs indefinitely first appeared on Federal News Network.
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OPM tries again to modernize HR systems with new RFP

After cancelling its initial award, the Office of Personnel Management re-released a five-year solicitation to buy a cloud-based HR platform. The post OPM tries again to modernize HR systems with new RFP first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Chinese cyber spies are using Ivanti EPMM flaws to breach EU, US organizations

CVE-2025-4427 and CVE-2025-4428 – the two Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild as zero-days and patched by Ivanti last week – are being leveraged by a Chinese cyber espionage group that has been exploiting zero-days in edge network appliances since at least 2023, EcleticIQ researchers have shared. Among the entities targeted in this campaign were: a local government authority and healthcare organizations in the UK; a research institute, … More → The post Chinese cyber spies are using Ivanti EPMM flaws to breach EU, US organizations appeared first on Help Net Security.
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OPM tries again to modernize HR systems with new RFP

After cancelling its initial award, the Office of Personnel Management re-released a five-year solicitation to buy a cloud-based HR platform. The post OPM tries again to modernize HR systems with new RFP first appeared on Federal News Network.
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TikTok videos + ClickFix tactic = Malware infection

Malware peddlers are using TikTok videos and the ClickFix tactic to trick users into installing infostealer malware on their computers, Trend Micro researchers have warned. The videos are getting published by a number of TikTok user accounts, seem AI-made, and are apparently attracting a large audience. “The videos [verbally] instruct viewers to run a sequence of commands to purportedly activate legitimate software, such as Windows OS, Microsoft Office, CapCut, and Spotify,” the researchers noted. “The … More → The post TikTok videos + ClickFix tactic = Malware infection appeared first on Help Net Security.
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DanaBot botnet disrupted, QakBot leader indicted

Operation Endgame, mounted by law enforcement and judicial authorities from the US, Canada and the EU, continues to deliver positive results by disrupting the DanaBot botnet and indicting the leaders of both the DanaBot and Qakbot Malware-as-a-Service operations. Operation Endgame 2.0 Coordinated by Europol and Eurojust, the operation was first made public a year ago, when it disrupted the global infrastructure used to deliver malware droppers and trojans – SystemBC, Bumblebee, SmokeLoader, IcedID, and Pikabot … More → The post DanaBot botnet disrupted, QakBot leader indicted appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Breakthrough AI model could transform how we prepare for natural disasters

From deadly floods in Europe to intensifying tropical cyclones around the world, the climate crisis has made timely and precise forecasting more essential than ever. Yet traditional forecasting methods rely on highly complex numerical models developed over decades, requiring powerful supercomputers and large teams of experts. According to its developers, Aurora offers a powerful and efficient alternative using artificial intelligence.
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‘Fast-fail’ AI blood test could steer patients with pancreatic cancer away from ineffective therapies

An artificial intelligence technique for detecting DNA fragments shed by tumors and circulating in a patient’s blood could help clinicians more quickly identify and determine if pancreatic cancer therapies are working.
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Nano-engineered thermoelectrics enable scalable, compressor-free cooling

Researchers have unveiled a breakthrough in solid-state cooling technology, doubling the efficiency of today’s commercial systems. Driven by the Lab’s patented nano-engineered thin-film thermoelectric materials and devices, this innovation paves the way for compact, reliable and scalable cooling solutions that could potentially replace traditional compressors across a range of industries.
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