Windows is finally fixing a years-old security hole in April

In April 2026, Microsoft is blocking old kernel drivers in Windows, closing a vulnerability that's been exploited for years.
Wall Street Journal

Mistral AI Lands Accenture as Latest Big Client

Mistral AI struck an agreement with Accenture ACN-1.75%decrease; red down pointing triangle that will make the technology consulting group its latest high-profile client, a boost for the French ...
techtimes

The Hash Rate Signal: Why Network Security Is Becoming a Macro Indicator

Bitcoin's hash rate has shifted from primarily a technical key performance metric to one that behaves much like a macro signal. That is, an indicator that gives a read on capital commitment and ...
The New York Times

What to Know About the Homeland Security Shutdown

Funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsed on Saturday amid a standoff over restrictions that Democrats have demanded for federal immigration agents. But much of its work continues. By The ...
NPR

5 things to know about the shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security

The Department of Homeland Security has shut down after lawmakers failed to meet a midnight Friday deadline to fund the agency and its workforce of more than 260,000 people. The department saw its ...
The Baltimore Sun

Morgan State paid $20.7M to security company without contract, audit says

A legislative audit of Morgan State University found lapses in procurement, payroll and security processes, including continued use of an expired security contract and improper payments to former ...
The Hill

Congress barrels toward Homeland Security shutdown without off-ramp in sight

Senators left Washington this week without a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) past Friday, signaling how far apart Senate Democrats and White House negotiators are on a potential ...
The New York Times

Department of Homeland Security Shuts Down, Though Essential Work Continues

Though funding for the department ran out early Saturday, officials said its essential functions would continue. By Madeleine Ngo Funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsed early Saturday ...
USA Today

Homeland Security shutdown nears after funding bill stalls

WASHINGTON – Amid partisan gridlock over federal immigration enforcement, the Senate on Feb. 12 failed to advance a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, virtually guaranteeing a ...
MarketWatch

You’re finally eligible to claim Social Security — but that doesn’t mean it’s the right time to retire

Americans become eligible for Social Security retirement benefits when they’re in their early 60s, and for some, that’s all they’re waiting for to leave the workforce. Almost three in 10 people said ...
The Verge

OpenClaw’s AI ‘skill’ extensions are a security nightmare

Security researchers found hundreds of malicious add-ons on ClawHub. Security researchers found hundreds of malicious add-ons on ClawHub. is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, ...
KSBW The Central Coast

Bay Area officials confirm Super Bowl security without ICE presence

KSBW ACTION NEWS 8. THANK YOU JAKE.## STATE, LOCAL AND FEDERAL OFFICIALS SAY THE BAY AREA IS SAFE AND SECURE FOR THE SUPER BOWL. AT A SECURITY BRIEFING TODAY, OFFICIALS REMINDED FANS TO STAY ALERT FOR ...