Highlights from Git 2.56
The open source Git project just released Git 2.56. Here is GitHub’s look at some of the most interesting features and changes introduced since last time. The post Highlights from Git 2.56 appeared first on The GitHub Blog.
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RatHat Android Malware Console Uses Gemini to Identify Higher-Value Victims
RatHat’s operators build and publish the Android banking trojan and control infected phones from a web console, according to security company Cleafy. Cleafy has traced nearly 100 deployments of that console since April 2026. It said this fits a malware-as-a-service model, in which each customer runs a separate copy. The console stores what the malware collects from…
Bitget Says Attacker Exploited Third-Party Security Product Flaw to Steal $388M
The attacker who stole about $388 million from the cryptocurrency exchange Bitget gained access through a vulnerability in a third-party security product the exchange used, Bitget said on Monday. The attacker exploited the flaw to obtain high-level internal credentials and then, on September 24, used them to send fraudulent withdrawal commands to Bitget’s wallet system.…
Apple Patches CoreGraphics Flaw Possibly Exploited in Targeted Attacks
Apple has released security updates to address a vulnerability in older versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS that it said may have been exploited in targeted attacks. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-86950, refers to an out-of-bounds write impacting the CoreGraphics component that could lead to arbitrary code execution when processing a maliciously crafted file. The…
Dutch Police Arrest ‘Reformed’ Hacker in Shiny Hunters Investigation
Authorities in the Netherlands have arrested a 23-year-old convicted cybercriminal on suspicion of aiding in data thefts and extortions by the prolific hacker group ShinyHunters. In the days immediately following the suspect’s arrest, remaining ShinyHunters members dramatically escalated their attacks, stealing highly sensitive data from the FBI and extorting the Russian ransomware group Cl0p.
Gears of War: E-Day's install size is huge: These are the best ways to upgrade your Xbox's storage
Gears of War: E-Day launches soon for early access holders and later for the general public. With 115GB install space required, this highly anticipated blockbuster is going to eat up your Xbox’s storage, but with these SSDs and expansion cards, you can fit it in and then some.
Microsoft explains why you can't buy a Surface PC with AMD inside
In case you’ve ever wondered why you can’t find a Surface PC with an AMD chip in it these days, Microsoft says it’s simply because its portfolio isn’t big enough to accommodate it.
Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7x is an absolute steal at $989.99
Lenovo’s Yoga Slim 7x delivers all-day battery life and a gorgeous ultrathin design for $989.99 thanks to a limited-time $310 discount.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered review — Worth another run?
The Witcher 3 Remastered elevates a masterpiece with stunning visuals and smart QoL upgrades.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 review round-up: Here's what critics are saying
Minecraft Dungeons 2 launches tomorrow, and reviews for the game have been released faster than a chicken jockey. Here’s what the critics have to say about this anticipated sequel to Minecraft Dungeons and how it compares to its predecessor.