F5 Hit by ‘Nation-State’ Cyberattack – TechRepublic
Sophisticated Nation-State Attack Compromises F5’s Core Infrastructure In a significant cybersecurity development, F5 Networks has confirmed a nation-state cyber intrusion…
Month: October 2025
Firefox Integrates AI Search Engine Perplexity as Default Option Amid Growing Competition
Firefox users can now select Perplexity’s AI-powered search engine as their default provider following successful testing. Mozilla’s update also introduces browser profiles and Google Lens visual search capabilities, reflecting broader industry shifts toward AI-enhanced browsing.
Firefox Embraces AI Search Integration
Mozilla is integrating Perplexity as a default search option in its Firefox browser, according to reports from the company’s official announcement. The AI-powered search engine will join established providers like Google, Bing, and DuckDuckGo, giving users expanded choice in how they access information online. Sources indicate this move follows months of testing in key markets including the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany.
Programming Language Rankings Shift as C Overtakes C++ in October TIOBE Index
The latest TIOBE Programming Community Index shows significant movement in programming language rankings. C has edged past C++ to claim second place, while SQL has returned to the top 10 languages. Python continues to dominate despite a slight decrease in its rating percentage.
Major Shifts in Programming Language Popularity
According to the recently released October 2025 TIOBE Index, the programming language landscape has experienced notable changes beneath Python’s continued dominance. Sources indicate that C has overtaken C++ to secure the second position, while SQL has returned to the top 10 rankings, pushing Perl back out after its brief September reappearance.
Microsoft’s strict rules mean older CPUs can’t run Windows 11
Windows 11 Hardware Hurdles: Why Older Processors Face Official Support Cutoff The Windows 11 Compatibility Challenge As Windows 10 reaches…
New AI model spots dangerous chip code with near-perfect accuracy
AI Breakthrough Revolutionizes Hardware Security with Unprecedented Trojan Detection New Frontier in Chip Protection In a significant advancement for hardware…
UK Government Security Breach Allegations Spark Intense Debate Over Classified Data Protection
Dominic Cummings, former Chief Adviser to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has ignited a political firestorm with explosive claims that Chinese…
This potential Google AI cancer treatment breakthrough could be AI’s moonshot moment
Google’s AI Breakthrough in Cancer Research Signals New Era for Medical Technology AI Unlocks Cancer’s Hidden Secrets in Groundbreaking Medical…
Third-Party Security Failures Plague Retail Sector as Mango Confirms Customer Data Exposure
In a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities inherent in modern digital supply chains, global fashion retailer Mango has confirmed a…
Corporate Exodus Signals Deeper AI Strategy Crisis at Apple
As major corporations like Nestlé implement significant restructuring across their operations, another tech giant appears to be facing its own…
Digital Rights Group and Labor Unions Challenge Alleged Government Social Media Monitoring Program
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration alleging widespread social media monitoring of legal U.S. residents. The legal action claims the government uses AI to surveil non-citizens’ online posts for disfavored political views.
Lawsuit Alleges Mass Surveillance Program Targeting Legal Residents
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), alongside several major labor unions, has initiated legal action against the U.S. government over what they describe as systematic social media surveillance of individuals legally residing in the country. According to reports, the lawsuit targets the Trump administration and alleges unconstitutional monitoring practices.