Apple warns 'extremely sophisticated attack' may be targeting iThings

Cupertino mostly uses bland language when talking security, so this sounds nasty Apple has warned that some iPhones and iPads may have been targeted by an “extremely sophisticated attack” and has posted patches that hopefully prevent it.…

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'Maybe the problem is you' ... Linus Torvalds wades into Linux kernel Rust driver drama

Open source project chief hits out at 'social media brigading' Weighed in on yet another Linux kernel spat - this time over Rust device drivers - Linux supremo Linus Torvalds shot the messenger.…

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Coordinates of millions of smartphones feared stolen, sparking yet another lawsuit against data broker

Fourth time’s the harm? Gravy Analytics has been sued yet again for allegedly failing to safeguard its vast stores of personal data, which are now feared stolen. And by personal data we mean information including the locations of tens of millions of smartphones, coordinates of whi…

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Microsoft's London 'Experience Center' packs up and goes home

Oxford Circus space closed after six years Microsoft is shuttering its only UK retail store, less than six years after the doors of the Oxford Circus location were first opened to the public.…

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