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Zero-Trust Policy Enforcement via Kyber-Encapsulated Context Windows

Learn how to secure Model Context Protocol (MCP) deployments using Kyber-encapsulated context windows and zero-trust policy enforcement for post-quantum security.
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Zero-Trust Policy Enforcement via Kyber-Encapsulated Context Windows
Learn how to secure Model Context Protocol (MCP) deployments using Kyber-encapsulated context windows and zero-trust policy enforcement for post-quantum security.
securityboulevard.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:58 PM
LG pulls the plug on 8K TV: Why the resolution race is finally over - and what's next

If more resolution isn't the answer, what advances can TV buyers expect? Here's our take.
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LG pulls the plug on 8K TV: Why the resolution race is finally over - and what's next
If more resolution isn't the answer, what advances can TV buyers expect? Here's our take.
www.zdnet.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Notepad++ hijacking blamed on Chinese Lotus Blossom crew behind Chrysalis backdoor

The group targets telecoms, critical infrastructure - all the usual high-value orgs
Security researchers have attributed the Notepad++ update hijacking to a Chinese government-linked espionage cre…
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Notepad++ hijacking blamed on Chinese Lotus Blossom crew behind Chrysalis backdoor
The group targets telecoms, critical infrastructure - all the usual high-value orgs Security researchers have attributed the Notepad++ update hijacking to a Chinese government-linked espionage crew called Lotus Blossom (aka Lotus Panda, Billbug), which abused weaknesses in the update infrastructure to gain a foothold in high-value targets by delivering a newly identified backdoor dubbed Chrysalis.…
go.theregister.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:38 PM
5 Key Causes of Employee Burnout and How To Take Action

Employees who are experiencing burnout often feel exhausted, disconnected from their work, struggle to remain productive, and question their capabilities.
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5 Key Causes of Employee Burnout and How To Take Action​
Employees who are experiencing burnout often feel exhausted, disconnected from their work, struggle to remain productive, and question their capabilities.
hackernoon.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:27 PM
How Senior Developers Turn Cursor Into a Production-Grade AI Agent

This guide transforms your Cursor workflow from simple chatting to advanced orchestration. You will learn how to:

- Structure project intelligence using modular .mdc Rules.

- Replace deprecated Custom Mo…
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How Senior Developers Turn Cursor Into a Production-Grade AI Agent
This guide transforms your Cursor workflow from simple chatting to advanced orchestration. You will learn how to: - Structure project intelligence using modular .mdc Rules. - Replace deprecated Custom Modes with powerful Slash Commands. - Delegate complex architectural tasks to Subagents and Skills. - Implement the "Two-Pass Protocol" (Maker vs. Checker) to drastically reduce AI hallucinations and enforce strict engineering standards.
hackernoon.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Enterprises Don’t Have an AI Problem. They Have an Architecture Problem

AI isn’t just a tool — it’s an enterprise capability that must be strategically architected to deliver real business value. Discover why traditional pilots fail, how TOGAF guides scalable AI, and what it take…
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Enterprises Don’t Have an AI Problem. They Have an Architecture Problem
AI isn’t just a tool — it’s an enterprise capability that must be strategically architected to deliver real business value. Discover why traditional pilots fail, how TOGAF guides scalable AI, and what it takes to transform isolated AI projects into governed, enterprise-grade systems.
hackernoon.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:07 PM
New GlassWorm attack targets macOS via compromised OpenVSX extensions

A new GlassWorm malware attack through compromised OpenVSX extensions focuses on stealing passwords, crypto-wallet data, and developer credentials and configurations from macOS systems. [...]
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New GlassWorm attack targets macOS via compromised OpenVSX extensions
A new GlassWorm malware attack through compromised OpenVSX extensions focuses on stealing passwords, crypto-wallet data, and developer credentials and configurations from macOS systems. [...]
www.bleepingcomputer.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:57 PM
A Prompting Workflow for Web Development That Reduces AI Hallucinations

A practical prompting workflow for web dev: force 5–10 clarifying questions, write a short plan, implement, then run five review passes (correctness, security, performance, accessibility, maintainability) bef…
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A Prompting Workflow for Web Development That Reduces AI Hallucinations
A practical prompting workflow for web dev: force 5–10 clarifying questions, write a short plan, implement, then run five review passes (correctness, security, performance, accessibility, maintainability) before accepting the final code. Includes copy‑paste templates for feature work and PR reviews.
hackernoon.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Event-Driven Payroll Processing Using Function-as-a-Service Architectures

Traditional HR systems rely heavily on on-premises infrastructure. These legacy architectures deploy applications as Windows services or Unix daemons. These services execute business logic to validate times…
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Event-Driven Payroll Processing Using Function-as-a-Service Architectures
Traditional HR systems rely heavily on on-premises infrastructure. These legacy architectures deploy applications as Windows services or Unix daemons. These services execute business logic to validate timesheets, calculate gross pay, process deductions, compute net pay. Implementing these workflows using Function-as-a-Service (FaaS) offerings from cloud providers eliminates infrastructure overhead while reducing hardware, software and operational costs.
hackernoon.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:37 PM
MoltBot Skills exploited to distribute 400+ malware packages in days

Over 400 malicious OpenClaw packages were uploaded in days, using MoltBot skills to spread password-stealing malware. Researchers uncovered a large malware campaign abusing AI skills for Claude Code and …
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MoltBot Skills exploited to distribute 400+ malware packages in days
Over 400 malicious OpenClaw packages were uploaded in days, using MoltBot skills to spread password-stealing malware. Researchers uncovered a large malware campaign abusing AI skills for Claude Code and Moltbot users. Between late January and early February 2026, more than 400 malicious skills were published on ClawHub and GitHub, posing as crypto trading tools. OpenClaw […]
securityaffairs.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:27 PM
What Rust and the Roman Republic Teach Us About Broken Systems

Rust and ancient Rome both succeeded by refusing to trust unchecked power. Modern systems fail when limits become optional - lessons in design that apply to code and constitutions alike.
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What Rust and the Roman Republic Teach Us About Broken Systems
Rust and ancient Rome both succeeded by refusing to trust unchecked power. Modern systems fail when limits become optional - lessons in design that apply to code and constitutions alike.
hackernoon.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:16 PM
179 Super Compelling HackerNoon Headlines

HackerNoon has curated 179 of its most valuable articles into a single, high-signal reading list. Spanning AI, Web3, coding interviews, security, cloud infrastructure, gaming, startups, and philosophy, this guide saves months of searching…
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179 Super Compelling HackerNoon Headlines
HackerNoon has curated 179 of its most valuable articles into a single, high-signal reading list. Spanning AI, Web3, coding interviews, security, cloud infrastructure, gaming, startups, and philosophy, this guide saves months of searching. Sourced from HackerNoon.cv, it’s built for developers and technologists who want practical insights—not fluff.
hackernoon.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:06 PM
How AI Agents Helped Migrate a Data Lake From Snowflake to BigQuery

This article explains how AI-assisted workflows, guided by an AGENTS.md file, enabled scalable, accurate refactoring of complex Snowflake SQL into BigQuery during a large data lake migration.
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How AI Agents Helped Migrate a Data Lake From Snowflake to BigQuery
This article explains how AI-assisted workflows, guided by an AGENTS.md file, enabled scalable, accurate refactoring of complex Snowflake SQL into BigQuery during a large data lake migration.
hackernoon.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Ethan’s Savior

Jake Harlan spent two years hauling ice and rare metals between the Jovian trojans and the inner markets. He had not pinged ahead. Wanted to surprise Lena. Two years was a long stretch, even for freight dogs.
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Ethan’s Savior
Jake Harlan spent two years hauling ice and rare metals between the Jovian trojans and the inner markets. He had not pinged ahead. Wanted to surprise Lena. Two years was a long stretch, even for freight dogs.
hackernoon.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Security Doesn’t Start With CVE Disclosure

Security doesn’t begin when a CVE is published. In the Tomcat CVE-2025-24813 case, the fix shipped quietly weeks before disclosure, meaning teams that routinely applied maintenance updates were already safe—while others were exposed desp…
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Security Doesn’t Start With CVE Disclosure
Security doesn’t begin when a CVE is published. In the Tomcat CVE-2025-24813 case, the fix shipped quietly weeks before disclosure, meaning teams that routinely applied maintenance updates were already safe—while others were exposed despite fast reactions later. CVE scores, scanners, and compliance deadlines are lagging indicators, especially when components are embedded, forked, or end-of-life. Real security outcomes are determined by lifecycle governance, upgrade habits, and clear ownership—not by how quickly teams respond once a vulnerability is named.
hackernoon.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Russian hackers exploit recently patched Microsoft Office bug in attacks

Ukraine's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) says that Russian hackers are exploiting CVE-2026-21509, a recently patched vulnerability in multiple versions of Microsoft Office. [...]
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Russian hackers exploit recently patched Microsoft Office bug in attacks
Ukraine's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) says that Russian hackers are exploiting CVE-2026-21509, a recently patched vulnerability in multiple versions of Microsoft Office. [...]
www.bleepingcomputer.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Panera Bread breach affected 5.1 Million accounts, HIBP Confirms

Have I Been Pwned says Panera Bread ’s breach affected 5.1 million accounts, far fewer than the 14 million customers first reported. Have I Been Pwned followed claims by the ShinyHunters gang, which said it stole da…
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Panera Bread breach affected 5.1 Million accounts, HIBP Confirms
Have I Been Pwned says Panera Bread ’s breach affected 5.1 million accounts, far fewer than the 14 million customers first reported. Have I Been Pwned followed claims by the ShinyHunters gang, which said it stole data from over 14 million Panera Bread accounts. After Panera refused to pay, the group leaked a 760MB archive […]
securityaffairs.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Hate your Windows 11 UI? Try a MacOS or Linux-like shell: My 3 picks

Are you tired of the Windows 11 UI? Are you jealous of your friends' Linux desktops? If so, you might want to give one of these alternative shells a try.
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Hate your Windows 11 UI? Try a MacOS or Linux-like shell: My 3 picks
Are you tired of the Windows 11 UI? Are you jealous of your friends' Linux desktops? If so, you might want to give one of these alternative shells a try.
www.zdnet.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:05 PM
This AI Fitness Companion Feels Less Like an App and More Like a Friend

KAAYA, a new AI fitness companion by serial entrepreneur Nilesh Rathore that reimagines health tracking as a natural conversation. Instead of manual logs and judgmental dashboards, KAAYA connects sleep, nutri…
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This AI Fitness Companion Feels Less Like an App and More Like a Friend
KAAYA, a new AI fitness companion by serial entrepreneur Nilesh Rathore that reimagines health tracking as a natural conversation. Instead of manual logs and judgmental dashboards, KAAYA connects sleep, nutrition, workouts, and recovery through chat—feeling more like texting a supportive friend than using a traditional fitness app.
hackernoon.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Fast-Growing Chinese Crime Networks Launder 20% of Illicit Crypto: Chainalysis

The influence of Chinese money laundering networks has skyrocketed since 2020, with the operations now moving almost 20% of all illicit cryptocurrency being laundered last year, according to Chainalysi…
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Fast-Growing Chinese Crime Networks Launder 20% of Illicit Crypto: Chainalysis
The influence of Chinese money laundering networks has skyrocketed since 2020, with the operations now moving almost 20% of all illicit cryptocurrency being laundered last year, according to Chainalysis researchers. In 2025, they processed more than $16 billion, or about $44 million a day.
securityboulevard.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:45 PM
What Verified Breach Data Changes About Exposure Monitoring

Exposure monitoring has become a core function for security and risk teams but many programs still struggle to deliver clear, actionable outcomes. Alerts pile up, dashboards expand, and yet teams are often left with the …
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What Verified Breach Data Changes About Exposure Monitoring
Exposure monitoring has become a core function for security and risk teams but many programs still struggle to deliver clear, actionable outcomes. Alerts pile up, dashboards expand, and yet teams are often left with the same unanswered question: Which exposures actually matter right now? The difference between noise and signal in exposure monitoring often comes …
securityboulevard.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:31 PM
NDSS 2025 – VeriBin: Adaptive Verification Of Patches At The Binary Level

Vendors provide software patches to fix security issues, but their deployment is hindered by the risk of breaking original functionality. This problem is amplified when only compiled binary versions are ava…
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NDSS 2025 – VeriBin: Adaptive Verification Of Patches At The Binary Level
Vendors provide software patches to fix security issues, but their deployment is hindered by the risk of breaking original functionality. This problem is amplified when only compiled binary versions are available. VeriBin is a new system designed to address this challenge by verifying patches at the binary level. It determines if a patch is "Safe to Apply" by checking for functional equivalence between the original and patched binaries. VeriBin employs symbolic execution to precisely identify modifications introduced by the patch. It then assesses whether these modifications adhere to properties that ensure they won't negatively impact the original binary's functionality. The system is built to overcome the difficulties of analyzing compiled code without source. These challenges include missing semantic information and the complexity of symbolic execution on large functions. VeriBin has been evaluated on 86 samples, demonstrating a 93.0% accuracy rate with no false positives. It requires minimal input from analysts. The system's capability is further highlighted by its successful detection of the XZ Utils backdoor.
securityboulevard.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Reorient Your Thinking to Tackle AI Security Risks

The rise of artificial intelligence has rendered portions of your current cybersecurity playbook obsolete. Unless Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) act quickly to reorient their thinking, they may be unaware of and unpr…
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Reorient Your Thinking to Tackle AI Security Risks
The rise of artificial intelligence has rendered portions of your current cybersecurity playbook obsolete. Unless Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) act quickly to reorient their thinking, they may be unaware of and unprepared to face emerging AI-related threats. Learn how to secure your organization’s AI usage and ensure implementation won’t have negative consequences. The Serious..
securityboulevard.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:11 PM
You've been using super glue all wrong

Super glue is amazing stuff, but are you getting the most out of it? Try these 10 pro tips and tricks for results that stick.
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You've been using super glue all wrong
Super glue is amazing stuff, but are you getting the most out of it? Try these 10 pro tips and tricks for results that stick.
www.zdnet.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM
njRAT runs MassLogger

njRAT is a remote access trojan that has been around for more than 10 years and still remains one of the most popular RATs among criminal threat actors. This blog post demonstrates how NetworkMiner Professional can be used to decode the njRAT C2 traffic to e…
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njRAT runs MassLogger
njRAT is a remote access trojan that has been around for more than 10 years and still remains one of the most popular RATs among criminal threat actors. This blog post demonstrates how NetworkMiner Professional can be used to decode the njRAT C2 traffic to extract artifacts like screenshots, command[...]
securityboulevard.com
February 3, 2026 at 5:47 PM