Supply Chain Attack Embeds Malware in Android Devices Summary Security researchers at Kaspersky have discovered a firmware-level Android backdoor they call “Keenadu” that arrives preinstalled on devices from multiple (mostly…
A Yangtze without fishers — but not without fish Article Date: 12 February 2026 Article URL: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-00458-3 Article Image: https://media.nature.com/w767/magazine-assets/d41586-026-00458-3/d41586-026-00458-3_52063378.jpg Summary China’s ban on commercial fishing in the Yangtze, introduced…
Dear Oracle, we need to talk about the future of MySQL Summary A coalition of influential MySQL users and developers has published an open letter inviting Oracle to join plans…
Dear Oracle, we need to talk about the future of MySQL Summary A coalition of MySQL users and developers has published an open letter inviting Oracle to join plans for…
AI failure examples: What real-world breakdowns teach CIOs Summary As AI adoption expands, visible and costly failures are rising. Real-world breakdowns described in the article include hallucinating copilots, biased algorithms,…
Citizen Lab: Kenyan authorities used Cellebrite to break into phone of dissident Summary Citizen Lab’s digital forensics team found indicators of commercial spyware linked to Israeli firm Cellebrite on the…
Hackers target supporters of Iran protests in new espionage campaign Summary Swiss cybersecurity firm Acronis uncovered a cyber-espionage campaign that began in early January, timed with nationwide anti-government protests in…
Updates to the ‘bible’ for mental-health conditions will miss the mark — is it time to ditch the DSM? Summary Jim van Os argues that planned updates to the Diagnostic…
The science influencers going viral on TikTok to fight misinformation Summary Scientists and medical experts are using short-form video platforms, especially TikTok, to counter climate denial, vaccine scepticism and wellness…
MoD ticks shopping list as PM considers weapons budget boost Summary The Ministry of Defence has outlined a fresh set of purchases and commitments as Prime Minister Keir Starmer signals…
