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• Citrix disclosed patching a critical-severity bug in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway instances
• Independent researchers dub it "CitrixBleed 2" due to its similiarities to the 2023 flaw
• Users are advised to patch up ASAP

Hackers are actively exploiting a critical-severity vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway instances to hijack user sessions and gain access to targeted environments, the company has revealed.

The bug is described as an insufficient input validation vulnerability that leads to memory overread when the NetScaler is configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) OR AAA virtual server. It is tracked as CVE-2025-5777, and was given a severity score of 9.3/10 - critical.

The flaw affects Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway device versions 14.1 and before 47.46, and from 13.1 and before 59.19.

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CitrixBleed 2

According to security researchers ReliaQuest, the vulnerability is already being abused in the wild to grant attackers initial access.

“Unlike session cookies, which are often tied to short-lived browser sessions, session tokens are typically used in broader authentication frameworks, such as API calls or persistent application sessions,” the researchers explained.

As well as publicly disclosing the vulnerability, Citrix is also offering a fix, and urging users to apply it as soon as possible.

At the same time, independent analyst Kevin Beaumont says the bug bears a resemblance to CitrixBleed, one of the most serious Citrix vulnerabilities discovered in recent years.

It was also a critical-severity flaw that was widely exploited in late 2023, when different threat actors targeted government agencies, banks, healthcare providers. Among the abusers was LockBit, one of the most dangerous ransomware operators in existence.

Due to the similarities, Beaumont dubbed the flaw “CitrixBleed 2”.

At roughly the same time, Citrix disclosed addressing two additional flaws: a high-severity access control issue, and a memory overflow vulnerability.

The former has a severity score of 8.7, and impacts versions from 14.1 and before 43.56 and from 13.1 and before 58.32. The latter, with a 9.2 severity score, is tracked as CVE-2025-6543, and leads to unintended control flow and Denial of Service in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway when configured as a Gateway.

Via Infosecurity Magazine

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• Xbox's limited-edition Quest 3S has sold out at Meta's store
• You can still find it at Best Buy in the US and Argos in the UK
• Meta has previously said that once it sells out it's gone for good

The Meta Quest 3S Xbox edition is sold out at Meta’s own store, but thankfully it’s still available to buy from Meta’s third-party partners in the US and UK, Best Buy, and Argos, for exactly the same price – although we don't know for how much longer that will be the case.

As a reminder, this a limited-edition headset drop, and one that I think you’ll want to take advantage of while you can.

Why, you ask?

Well, I’ve just spent too much of my weekend playing VR games on the headset using the included Xbox wireless controller, and attempting to binge the Xbox Game Pass catalog – I say attempting because my attention has been entirely captured by Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and I can see why we gave it four stars.

Yes, you can do this with a regular Meta Quest 3S too, but because you need to acquire your own Xbox wireless controller rather than getting one with your headset the setup process has significantly more points of friction – even if you already have a controller, swapping it between your VR setup and whatever console/PC it was already connected to can be tedious, and enough of a hurdle to you put you off.

What’s more, not only is this limited-edition Meta Quest 3S a delight to use, and a delight to look at with its beautiful Xbox-ified black and green design, it’s also one of the best VR headset deals I’ve seen all year.

A great deal

That’s because each of its separate parts: the 128GB Meta Quest 3s, its Xbox wireless controller, the Elite strap, and 3-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription would collectively come to $494.85 / £464.94 if purchased separately.

By buying the bundle you’re not only getting an exclusive headset and controller design, you’re snagging a $94.86 / £84.86 saving – and that’s before you even consider the additional three months of free Meta Horizon+ which comes with all new Quest 3S purchases, which is worth $23.97 / £23.97 at $7.99 / £7.99 per month).

What’s more, unlike some bundles that are padded with unnecessary and unwanted extras, you’ll actually want to own each of the add-ons included with this headset.

Technically, this bundle is still full-price, but if you wanted to purchase each part of it individually you’d pay close to $100 more, and unlike some bundles, each component is worthwhile. The Elite strap adds extra comfort for your VR gaming sessions, while the Xbox controller and Game Pass subscription will let you play hit games on a giant virtual screen – plus the whole setup looks stunning.View Deal

This deal isn’t officially a discount, but if you were to buy every item on its own, you’d pay close to £90 more, so this is a really great deal. What’s more, each element of this bundle is worth owning, and that’s before you even begin to appreciate the gorgeous, unique black and green color scheme of the headset and its accessories, which is a draw on its own.View Deal

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• Windows 11 has a new optional update
• It fixes a bunch of bugs that have been annoying gamers
• One of the most annoying glitches causes the monitor screen to go black for up to a few seconds when playing games, and it's now resolved

Windows 11's latest patch makes some important improvements for PC gamers, including the resolution of a seriously frustrating black screen glitch, and some useful changes are provided elsewhere, too.

This is the optional update for June (known as KB5060829) and, as Windows Latest reports, it introduces the mentioned fixes for gamers, as well as speeding up the performance of a common task under Windows 11 - namely, unzipping files.

Let's look at those gaming-related solutions first, though, and the highlight here is that Microsoft has cured a problem where "unnecessary display resets" were happening to some folks.

This bug manifests as the screen going black for up to a few seconds when gaming, and also in everyday use. As one Redditor puts it: "So this might fix that issue where my screen just randomly blinks black for a split second while browsing certain websites and playing games?"

That's very much the hope, and plenty of other Windows 11 gamers chime in to say they're suffering at the hands of this bug. There are a couple of reports from users claiming the fix has indeed worked, so that's a hopeful early sign. (Also remember that these fixes are gradually being rolled out, so not everyone will get the cure immediately.)

Microsoft also lets us know that there's a further fix for a problem whereby when graphics settings are changed in a game (or some apps), any off-putting screen flashing that occurs should be reduced.

Another resolution applied in the 'graphics' category for this optional update is the fix for some displays going "unexpectedly green," which I'm guessing is a reference to green screen crashes, rather than a visual corruption, though it could be the latter, and Microsoft doesn't clarify this. Either way, that'd be an annoying problem to face, and it should be vanquished now.

As already mentioned, also noteworthy here is better performance when unzipping files that are compressed in the 7z (7-Zip) or RAR formats that are natively supported in File Explorer with Windows 11. The speed boost is most noticeable in cases where large numbers of files are compressed, and they should be extracted more swiftly- Windows Latest observes that this happens up to 15% faster.

Other nifty moves with this preview update include the taskbar automatically resizing icons to fit in more apps when it gets crowded, and interestingly, we're also getting our first glimpse of the new PC-to-PC migration experience. The latter is provided in the Windows Backup app, and it's been in testing previously, offering an easy way to switch over to a new PC.

This is just the initial rollout, mind you, and the PC-to-PC migration feature won't be fully enabled yet. To begin with, we're just getting the landing page as a "first look at what's coming," and Microsoft notes that: "Support for this feature during PC setup will arrive in a future update."

However, near term, this will be more of a key feature for Windows 10 PCs, and Microsoft will want to push it through for those devices with the operating system's end-of-support deadline looming large. (Microsoft is very keen on getting those folks to upgrade to a new Windows 11 PC, which has caused quite some controversy in recent times).

Finally, another useful touch for gamers with this patch is a fix for some apps freezing up when Alt-Tabbing out of the game running in full-screen. A note of caution here: Windows Latest explains that a couple of folks testing this patch have experienced other weirdness when Alt-Tabbing out of games - like the mouse cursor lagging - but at this point, these are just scattered reports. I wouldn't read much into them yet.

Analysis: Take a chance, or wait it out?

(Image credit: Shutterstock / Dean Drobot)

Of course, this is a preview update, and as such, bugs - like the potential fresh problems with Alt-Tabbing - can be expected. Microsoft is still testing this patch ahead of its release next month, and that's why it's optional.

Because of this, I usually advise Windows 11 users to ignore these patches, especially as there isn't long to wait before the full update is deployed, and any last-minute bugs will (hopefully) be ironed out. In fact, this time around, the wait is particularly short, and the full update for Windows 11 in July arrives in just over a week.

Still, if any given issue is really driving you bananas, you may want to take your chances with the optional update right now (and hope you get lucky in terms of the rollout timeframe). And judging from the feedback on Reddit, a lot of people are really suffering at the hands of the bug causing the screen to go black for a second or three. If this happens at a crucial juncture of a game, it can be seriously frustrating, of course.

Indeed, plenty of Redditors are saying that this bug has been causing them to wonder what on earth is going wrong with their PC, and to suspect a fault with the GPU driver (which, given Nvidia's current woes along those lines, is an obvious conclusion to reach). At least we now know the problem is with Windows 11, and fingers crossed that this patch (and by extension the July release) fully resolves these temporary black screen dropouts.

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• The US Department of Justice has finally approved HPE's takeover of Juniper Networks
• HPE must divest its Instant On business and auction off a license
• European regulators approved the deal in August 2024

The US Department of Justice has settled its lawsuit claims against HPE's $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks, which means the deal may now proceed pending court approval.

However, HPE must adhere to some pretty hefty conditions to pacify regulators, including divesting its 'Instant On' wireless networking business and auctioning a license for Juniper’s AI Ops for Mist source code, which it uses in WLAN products.

Still, HPE CEO Antonio Neri welcomed the news and confirmed the agreement resolves antitrust concerns in a joint statement by HPE and Juniper.

HPE's Juniper acquisition given the go-ahead

"Our agreement with the DOJ paves the way to close HPE’s acquisition of Juniper Networks and preserves the intended benefits of this deal for our customers and shareholders," Neri said.

HPE hopes joining forces with Juniper will enable it to address "legacy incumbent networking solutions" by combining the two companies' hybrid cloud, storage, compute and software expertise.

"This marks an exciting step forward in delivering on a critical customer need – a complete portfolio of modern, secure networking solutions to connect their organizations and provide essential foundations for hybrid cloud and AI,” Juniper Networks CEO Rami Rahim added.

Department of Justice Chief of Staff Chad Mizelle called the win a "key legal victory" for the antitrust department.

The news comes almost a year after the European Commission first approved the deal – in August 2024, European antitrust regulators stated that the takeover "would not significantly reduce competition."

With HPE Intelligent Edge revenue down $852 million year-over-year to $4.5 billion, Juniper's full 2024 revenue of $5.1 billion could further strengthen HPE's position in the market.

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Trying to get a hold of a Fujifilm X100VI? You're not alone. This much-hyped compact fixed-lens camera is easily one of the most successful camera launches we've seen for a long time, with demand massively outstripping supply.

It's been almost one full year since release, and unsurprisingly - most retailers still have this camera on backorder.

There are a few glimmers of hope, however. After a few months of suspended orders in the US, a few retailers have now re-listed the camera for backorder. If you're willing to wait a month or two, then the good news is that you can still buy the camera at the launch price.

Even better news if you're in the UK. It's looking like the back-log of orders is finally starting to clear at the major camera retailers in this territory and a few even have the camera in stock to buy with immediate delivery.

The Fujifilm X100VI retails for $1,599 / £1,599 at all retailers right now, which we don't expect will change for a long, long time due to this camera's popularity. If you're interested in a full run-down of the camera, check out our recently published Fujifilm X100VI review for our detailed thoughts.

Where to buy the Fujifilm X100VICurrent Fujifilm X100VI retailersUS retailers

• Amazon: check stock
• Adorama: $1,599
• B&H Photo: check stock
• Best Buy: check stock
• Moment: $1,599

UK retailers

• Jessops: £1,599
• Wex Video Photo: £1,599
• Park Cameras: £1,599
• Wilkinson Cameras: £1,599
• Camarthen Cameras: £1,599

Backorders are partially open again in the US

Fujifilm announced that X100VI orders were being temporarily paused in the US a few months ago due to the ongoing tariffs situation. It seems as of writing, however, backorders have partially returned at a few retailers. Adorama, for example, is currently listing August as the next likely date for delivery and you can place an order for the next batch right now. Interestingly, B&H Photo is listing the X100VI as discontinued right now, so it appears that the tariffs situation still hasn't completely resolved.

The Fujifilm X-E5 is a great new alternative

Just a quick PSA to those who haven't been following the latest camera news. Fujifilm has just released a new body called the X-E5, which is extremely similar to the X100VI but is instead an interchangeable lens model. It's arguably a different beast to the X100VI ,but it's worth considering since it's readily available at most retailers for a (slightly) cheaper price.

If you're interested, you can see our Fujifilm X100VI vs Fujfilm X-E5 article for more information, or my standalone where to buy the Fujfilm X-E5 page.

Be aware: X100VI scalpers are active

(Image credit: Ebay)

The Fujifilm X100VI has been surfacing on eBay as well as other auction sites recently for well over the launch price - up to $5,000 if you can believe. Take note, several well-known (and usually reputable) camera trading sites also have stock for marked-up prices, which is kind of a bummer to be honest. While not quite as bad as the prices on eBay, I'd definitely recommend holding off buying from one of these sites - even if you're desperate.

For example, if you happen to have $5,000 lying around to spend on a camera then there are amazing options from other brands, including some of the best compact cameras money can buy (hint: Leica Q3). We're also huge fans of Fujifilm's other cameras here at TechRadar - several of which offer specs that are just as good as the Fujifilm X100VI if you don't mind opting for something less compact.

Fujifilm X100VI: buying adviceWhat else can you do? Here's our advice

1. Call around at local retailers

This is a tried-and-true tip that we've used previously to snag stock on in-demand tech like the PlayStation 5 and graphics cards in recent years. Often, local retailers have smaller wait lists for recent releases and sometimes, just sometimes, you'll even find in-stock items hiding in the backrooms. Conversely, these retailers also tend to receive less stock when products are shipped so it's often a fine line to tread when actually placing an order. It doesn't hurt to call around, however, and this tip also applies to larger stores that have local brands like Best Buy.

2. Keep an eye on Amazon

Amazon and to a lesser extent, Best Buy, tend to release stock for in-demand products on a semi-regular basis. Unlike most photo specialist stores - which are still operating on a first-come-first-serve preorder basis - these stock drops are for items that are fully in stock and ready to ship immediately. The issue is that there's usually no prior warning for these stock drops and they also tend to be available in extremely limited numbers. It's well worth adding an item to your wishlist and checking in regularly at Amazon if you're willing to wait it out, however.

(Image credit: Fujifilm)Great alternative cameras

1. Fujifilm X-T5
2. Fujifilm X-E5
3. Fujifilm X-T30 II
4. Ricoh GR III
6. Leica Q3
7. Nikon ZF

3. Check out other cameras

The X100VI is undoubtedly the camera of the moment (and for good reason) but there are fantastic alternative cameras to consider if you don't want to wait. I recently wrote a piece on seven excellent alternatives to the Fujifilm X100VI that's well worth reading if you want a detailed run-down of a few other options, but I'll also summarize here.

If you want a high-performance alternative to the X100VI, you could opt for the Fujifilm X-T5. This flagship interchangeable lens body features many of the same bones as the X100VI under the hood - like the 40.2MP APS-C sensor, image stabilization, and the latest subject-tracking autofocus. The downside? It's a little pricey at $1,699 / £1,449 - and you'll obviously have to buy your desired lens separately. It also doesn't have the fancy hybrid optical viewfinder that's unique to the X100 series, so you'll arguably not get that same old-school feel. Image-wise, however, the cameras are identical, and we're big fans of the X-T5 at TechRadar (see our Fujifilm X-T5 review for more details).

For a cheaper Fuji alternative, you could consider either the Fujifilm X-E4 or Fujifilm X-T30 II - both of which are smaller-styled interchangeable lens bodies. They're last-gen models now, and subsequently only feature 26MP sensors, but they can be found for under $1,000 if you shop around on the used market and they both feature most of the brand's film simulation presets. Unfortunately, due to popularity, Fuji cameras are really, really over-priced on the second-hand market right now.

Outside of Fuji, there are compelling options in the form of the Ricoh GR III and Leica Q3. The Ricoh in particular offers fantastic tac-sharp images in a superbly pocket-friendly and affordable package. The Leica Q3 in comparison runs at an eye-watering premium but does offer the epitome of outright image quality thanks to its lavish 60MP full-frame sensor and Summilux 28mm f/1.7 lens. Another fantastic full-frame option to consider is the retro-styled Nikon Zf - a recent addition to the brand's line-up and one that's been extremely well-received. If you're interested, check out our Ricoh GR III review, our Leica Q3 review, and Nikon Zf review for more details.

When Netflix removed Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight trilogy in June, it left a void in many subscribers' (myself included) watchlists – and looking at everything leaving the platform in July 2025, that's going to get bigger still.

Among the titles being removed from one of the best streaming services are some of the biggest movies of the 2020s so far, including Denis Villeneuve's visually-striking Dune: Part Two (2024), Greta Gerwig's Barbie (2023) and one of the best prequel movies I've ever seen Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024).

Even though Netflix is adding 48 new movies over the coming weeks, it's sad to see it removing more binge-worthy watches, as it means it's having to sacrifice some of the best Netflix movies and shows. I just hope it brings some unforgettable new movies in August to make up for it.

Everything leaving Netflix in July 2025

Leaving on July 1

13 Going on 30 (movie)
28 Days (movie)
3 Ninjas: Kick Back (movie)
Annabelle (movie)
Colombiana (movie)
Constantine (movie)
Couples Retreat (movie)
Crazy, Stupid, Love. (movie)
Do the Right Thing (movie)
Draft Day (movie)
Dune: Part Two (movie)
Friends with Money (movie)
Geostorm (movie)
Get Him to the Greek (movie)
Hotel Transylvania (movie)
Hotel Transylvania 2 (movie)
I Know What You Did Last Summer (movie)
Loudermilk seasons 1-3 (TV show)
The Net (movie)
The Nun (movie)
Obsessed (movie)
Ocean's Eleven (movie)
Ocean's Thirteen (movie)
Ocean's Twelve (movie)
Resident Evil: Retribution (movie)
Runaway Jury (movie)
Sicario: Day of the Soldado (movie)
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Twilight (movie)
The Twilight Saga: New Moon (movie)
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (movie)
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 1 (movie)
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 2 (movie)
The Wonder Years seasons 1-2 (TV show)

Leaving on July 3

Insecure seasons 1-5 (TV show)

Leaving on July 4

80 for Brady (movie)

Leaving on July 5

The Addams Family (movie)

Leaving on July 8

This Is Us seasons 1-6 (TV show)

Leaving on July 13

Life or Something Like It (movie)

Leaving on July 15

Barbie (movie)

Leaving on July 16

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (movie)

Leaving on July 22

Call My Agent! seasons 1-4 (TV show)

Leaving on July 25

Scream VI (movie)

Leaving on July 26

Wynonna Earp seasons 1-4 (TV show)

Leaving on July 28

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (movie)

Leaving on July 30

The Kingdom (movie)

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Even with regular training and increased awareness, 95% of phishing attacks still go unreported by healthcare staff. Some hesitate out of fear—worried they’ll be blamed if they clicked something they shouldn’t have. Others assume IT teams are too overloaded to respond. Many simply miss the signs of a phishing email amid a flood of daily messages, especially when working with outdated systems that make reporting feel like guesswork.

The result? Most phishing attempts are never reported to the security team. That’s not just an operational gap—it’s a full-blown blind spot in cybersecurity strategy.

Trust and privacy

In healthcare, where trust and privacy go hand-in-hand, this level of inaction should raise serious concern. According to industry data, 60% of healthcare organizations experienced email-related breaches last year, and three-quarters expect breaches to continue this year. Phishing remains the most commonly used entry point for attackers, and it’s only getting harder to detect. With AI-generated content making phishing emails more personalized and convincing, traditional training cues are quickly becoming outdated.

This disconnect, between training and real-world reporting, reveals a systemic problem: organizations are putting too much faith in awareness alone. Despite regular training and compliance requirements, only 5% of known phishing attacks are ever reported. So the question isn’t whether people are being trained. It’s why that training isn’t translating into behavior.

It’s easy to assume the solution is more training, more drills, more simulations. But that misses the core issue.

Security leaders need to acknowledge that fear and friction are the two biggest barriers to phishing reporting. Staff are afraid of repercussions if they report too late or incorrectly. They’re confused by convoluted reporting steps. They’re also under pressure to move fast, triage inboxes, and get on with their work.

The importance of leadership

The fix starts with leadership. Effective email security requires more than policies and toolkits. It requires buy-in at the top, a deliberate shift in organizational culture, and modern infrastructure that makes secure behavior easier.

That means creating simple reporting options in daily systems. It means telling staff, frequently and clearly, that reporting suspicious emails is always better than staying silent, even if they’re wrong. It means creating feedback loops so people know their reports matter. Silence should never feel like the safest option.

At the same time, healthcare organizations need to take a hard look at the technology stack supporting their email infrastructure. Many healthcare organizations still rely on legacy systems built for internal communication, not today’s threats. These tools often lack proactive features like real-time threat detection, blanket encryption, or contextual tagging of suspicious content.

Training is only one part of the equation. Organizations must pair it with safeguards that reduce reliance on perfect human behavior. This includes technologies that act before staff ever interact with a threat—automatically filtering malicious messages, flagging anomalies, and identifying spoofed domains in real time. When email security works silently in the background, the burden on staff drops and the overall security posture strengthens.

What can healthcare leaders do?

Modern security tools can now flag anomalies before a human ever sees them, detect spoofed sender domains in real time, and reduce the noise that overwhelms IT teams. They enable the kind of visibility security leaders need to detect patterns, measure risk, and act faster when incidents occur.

So what can healthcare leaders do right now? Start by rethinking the reporting experience from the staff’s point of view. Is it fast? Is it obvious? If not, fix it. Talk to frontline staff. Can someone report a phishing email in one click? Do they know what happens after they report it? Are they ever told the outcome? These seemingly small details determine whether or not a report happens. Understand the friction points. Streamline the process until there’s no excuse not to report.

Re-evaluate your existing systems. Is it giving you the insights and automation you need to reduce human error? If not, modernize. Don't just bolt on to an outdated system—transform your security posture by choosing a solution that anticipates threats rather than reacting to them.

Finally, reframe phishing not as a one-off training problem, but as an ongoing organizational vulnerability. Normalize the conversation. Make reporting part of the everyday vocabulary. Celebrate catches, debrief near misses, and remind everyone that security is a team sport. The goal is progress. Every report gives your security team a fighting chance to stop the next breach before it spreads.

Phishing attacks are serious, but they’re also manageable with the right people, processes, and platforms. A proactive approach grounded in smarter tech and a stronger security culture can shift this dynamic. Reporting must be rewarded. Silence must be addressed. And above all, email security needs to be the foundation of every healthcare cybersecurity strategy.

The future of email security in healthcare depends on a simple but powerful shift: treat your inbox not as a liability to be managed, but as a frontline defense to be fortified. When staff are empowered to report threats and systems are built to support them, healthcare organizations can finally close the loop on phishing.

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• Security researchers see a significant increase in IP scans for MOVEit instances
• This could signal a newly discovered vulnerability in the tool
• Most scans are coming from the US, so be on your guard

‘Once bitten, twice shy’ the old saying goes, so when security researchers see hackers intensively scanning for MOVEit instances, it’s no wonder they’re sounding the alarm.

Threat intelligence outfit GreyNoise has reported a “notable surge” in the number of malicious scans for systems running Progress’ MOVEit Secure Managed File Transfer software.

Back in 2023, a major vulnerability was discovered in the software, which was quickly picked up by Cl0p - at the time an infamous Russian-based ransomware operation. The hackers abused the flaw to steal sensitive information on hundreds of organizations and millions of people - extorting their way to riches. Government agencies, healthcare firms, IT companies - were all affected.

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IP volume steadily increasing

Even though the bug was squashed and most instances patched, threat actors continued scanning the wide web for potential victims. GreyNoise says that on an ordinary day, scanning was “minimal” with fewer than 10 IPs a day.

The researchers note on May 27, that number spiked to over 100 unique IPs, followed by 319 IPs on May 28.

Since then, the daily IP volume never dropped below 200, and hovered around the 300 range. That, they believe, is evidence that someone knows something and is looking for an exploit.

Over the last 90 days, more than 600 unique IP addresses were linked to this campaign, a number which has been steadily increasing. Most of them are in the United States, with notable figures coming from Germany, Japan, Singapore, Brazil, the Netherlands, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Indonesia.

Managed File Transfer tools, such as MOVEit, are popular among SMBs and enterprises, as they allow for a secure and seamless way to share important and often sensitive files.

This makes the tools a popular target, and besides Progress’ solution, others have been targeted as well, including GoAnywhereMFT, IBM Aspera Faspex, and others.

Via The Hacker News

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In recent months, numerous high-profile cybersecurity incidents have dominated headlines. However, the reality is that few—if any—enterprise organizations have remained untouched by a cybersecurity breach or attempted attack in the past 24 months. As digital transformation accelerates, IT teams face increasing pressure to manage a growing attack surface and more sophisticated threat vectors—often while balancing limited resources and evolving business demands.

Governments around the world are responding with enhanced cybersecurity frameworks. In the United States, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework offers voluntary guidance to help organisations identify, manage, and reduce risk. In the United Kingdom, the Cyber Essentials scheme ensures foundational protections are in place to guard against common threats. These initiatives represent significant progress, but compliance alone is not enough—proactive security strategies are now essential.

Rethinking complexity and tool sprawl

In large enterprises, one of the more subtle challenges is tool sprawl—particularly when managing endpoints and user access across distributed environments. While third-party tools can provide valuable functionality, they often introduce complexity that can make it harder to maintain consistent security standards. Each additional solution may come with its own update cycles, security practices, and integration needs, which can create gaps or inefficiencies if not managed holistically.

Rather than relying on a patchwork of tools, many organizations are now looking to consolidate and standardize using native, integrated platforms that align with a Zero Trust approach.

Building security into the foundation

As part of this shift, Microsoft’s ecosystem is playing an increasingly central role in enterprise security strategy. Organizations are adopting Microsoft Entra ID for modern identity and access management, leveraging Conditional Access policies to tailor access based on real-time context, and implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) as a baseline control.

On the endpoint management side, Microsoft Intune continues to gain traction as a unified solution for managing Windows, macOS, and mobile devices. To support secure configurations at scale, the Centre for Internet Security (CIS) provides pre-defined Intune policies and standardized system images—giving organizations a strong foundation for enforcing security baselines consistently across their environments.

For enterprises looking to improve visibility and control, there is a growing emphasis on solutions that provide insight into device compliance, patch status, and system health—ensuring that teams can make informed, real-time decisions about their environments without adding unnecessary overhead.

A collaborative and unified defense approach

Security today must be built into every layer of enterprise IT strategy. As endpoints diversify and infrastructure becomes more dynamic, the potential attack surface expands. To keep pace, IT and security teams must work in lockstep—collaborating across identity, endpoint, and infrastructure management to implement a proactive, unified defense model.

Ultimately, future-proofing enterprise security isn’t about eliminating tools—it’s about reducing unnecessary complexity, embracing platform-native capabilities, and aligning to frameworks like Zero Trust. In a threat landscape that’s constantly evolving, the most resilient organizations will be those that prioritize agility, automation, and integrated security from the ground up.

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Looking for a different day?

A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Monday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Monday, June 30 (game #1253).

Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,100 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers.

Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc's Wordle today column covers the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

Quordle today (game #1254) - hint #1 - VowelsHow many different vowels are in Quordle today?

• The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 3*.

* Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too).

Quordle today (game #1254) - hint #2 - repeated lettersDo any of today's Quordle answers contain repeated letters?

• The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 1.

Quordle today (game #1254) - hint #3 - uncommon lettersDo the letters Q, Z, X or J appear in Quordle today?

• No. None of Q, Z, X or J appear among today's Quordle answers.

Quordle today (game #1254) - hint #4 - starting letters (1)Do any of today's Quordle puzzles start with the same letter?

• The number of today's Quordle answers starting with the same letter is 0.

If you just want to know the answers at this stage, simply scroll down. If you're not ready yet then here's one more clue to make things a lot easier:

Quordle today (game #1254) - hint #5 - starting letters (2)What letters do today's Quordle answers start with?

• R

• Y

• F

• C

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

Quordle today (game #1254) - the answers

(Image credit: Merriam-Webster)

The answers to today's Quordle, game #1254, are…

• REBAR
• YEARN
• FORTH
• CROWD

An easy round made easier by some very familiar words.

The longer you play Quordle the more you spot some answers because they’ve appeared in Quordle before.

This is the second time REBAR has appeared in the last month and the third time this year, while the most recent appearance of YEARN was last month. Would I have solved them without that familiarity? It's impossible to say – but it can't have hurt.

How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.

Daily Sequence today (game #1254) - the answers

(Image credit: Merriam-Webster)

The answers to today's Quordle Daily Sequence, game #1254, are…

• FLESH
• ABLED
• QUIET
• SNIDE

Quordle answers: The past 20

• Quordle #1253, Monday, 30 June: INGOT, INFER, TAPIR, CLUED
• Quordle #1252, Sunday, 29 June: MIRTH, APTLY, SCRUB, SMACK
• Quordle #1251, Saturday, 28 June: AWOKE, SMOKY, DEVIL, SWING
• Quordle #1250, Friday, 27 June: SPEAK, EAGLE, AVERT, SUING
• Quordle #1249, Thursday, 26 June: SLUMP, REBUS, GUAVA, MONEY
• Quordle #1248, Wednesday, 25 June: SOGGY, CLASH, MODEM, SQUAD
• Quordle #1247, Tuesday, 24 June: QUALM, SQUIB, AXIAL, FLACK
• Quordle #1246, Monday, 23 June: PIXEL, FJORD, STEAL, EXIST
• Quordle #1245, Sunday, 22 June: WREST, CRAZE, PAPAL, SCION
• Quordle #1244, Saturday, 21 June: BUDDY, GROUT, BEGIN, MADAM
• Quordle #1243, Friday, 20 June: BRAID, DULLY, HASTE, LURID
• Quordle #1242, Thursday, 19 June: BRUSH, ISLET, FRUIT, PRIVY
• Quordle #1241, Wednesday, 18 June: MEDIA, SHARK, GUPPY, MOURN
• Quordle #1240, Tuesday, 17 June: LEAPT, PRISM, ADMIN, WHINE
• Quordle #1239, Monday, 16 June: RETRY, SCALD, DINGO, FEIGN
• Quordle #1238, Sunday, 15 June: SHOCK, STEIN, BROIL, COVEN
• Quordle #1237, Saturday, 14 June: STICK, FERRY, THESE, IONIC
• Quordle #1236, Friday, 13 June: REPEL, LARGE, SNIDE, CARRY
• Quordle #1235, Thursday, 12 June: SCANT, BATCH, UNDER, PARSE
• Quordle #1234, Wednesday, 11 June: CRAVE, ROOST, ANGLE, FLOOD

Looking for a different day?

A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Monday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, June 30 (game #750).

Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints.

What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today page covers the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Connections today (game #751) - today's words

(Image credit: New York Times)

Today's NYT Connections words are…

• NICK
• SHAVE
• DRESS
• POCKET
• TIDY
• BRUSH
• SMART
• KEY
• TOUCH
• SHOWER
• PALM
• SHARP
• PINCH
• MILE
• NEAT
• BIRTH

NYT Connections today (game #751) - hint #1 - group hints

What are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: Thievery
• GREEN: Handsome 
• BLUE: Look after yourself
• PURPLE: add a word that rhymes with “loan”

Need more clues?

We're firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today's NYT Connections puzzles…

NYT Connections today (game #751) - hint #2 - group answers

What are the answers for today's NYT Connections groups?

• YELLOW: STEAL 
• GREEN: DAPPER 
• BLUE: DO SOME GROOMING 
• PURPLE: ___STONE 

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

NYT Connections today (game #751) - the answers

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The answers to today's Connections, game #751, are…

• YELLOW: STEAL NICK, PALM, PINCH, POCKET
• GREEN: DAPPER NEAT, SHARP, SMART, TIDY
• BLUE: DO SOME GROOMING BRUSH, DRESS, SHAVE, SHOWER
• PURPLE: ___STONE BIRTH, KEY, MILE, TOUCH

• My rating: Hard
• My score: 1 mistake

My mistake today came in thinking that there was a group linked by being scraped, so I had NICK, SHAVE, BRUSH, and PINCH together – but quickly realized I was on the wrong track.

Two of the groups had a link, with DO SOME GROOMING essential to achieving a DAPPER look. That said, some people are born dapper and probably need to do less of the grooming than most mortals.

These are the kind of people who own a pocket square and know 13 different ways to wear a cravat. And yes, I am thinking of George Clooney.

How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.

Yesterday's NYT Connections answers (Monday, June 30, game #750)

• YELLOW: DENTAL ADDITIONS BRIDGE, CROWN, FILLING, VENEER
• GREEN: METAPHORS FOR A DRAMATIC AND CHAOTIC EVENT CIRCUS, ROLLER COASTER, SOAP OPERA, WHIRLWIND
• BLUE: SECOND WORDS IN DAVID LYNCH TITLES DRIVE, HIGHWAY, PEAKS, VELVET
• PURPLE: WHAT "JET" MIGHT REFER TO AIRPLANE, BLACK, HOT TUB NOZZLE, NFL PLAYER

What is NYT Connections?

NYT Connections is one of several increasingly popular word games made by the New York Times. It challenges you to find groups of four items that share something in common, and each group has a different difficulty level: green is easy, yellow a little harder, blue often quite tough and purple usually very difficult.

On the plus side, you don't technically need to solve the final one, as you'll be able to answer that one by a process of elimination. What's more, you can make up to four mistakes, which gives you a little bit of breathing room.

It's a little more involved than something like Wordle, however, and there are plenty of opportunities for the game to trip you up with tricks. For instance, watch out for homophones and other word games that could disguise the answers.

It's playable for free via the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.

Looking for a different day?

A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Monday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, June 30 (game #484).

Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints.

Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc's Wordle today page for the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Strands today (game #485) - hint #1 - today's themeWhat is the theme of today's NYT Strands?

• Today's NYT Strands theme is… ... Center of attraction

NYT Strands today (game #485) - hint #2 - clue words

Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.

• LIKE
• SLICE
• HOUR
• AROUSE
• PUSH
• BLAME

NYT Strands today (game #485) - hint #3 - spangram lettersHow many letters are in today's spangram?

• Spangram has 13 letters

NYT Strands today (game #485) - hint #4 - spangram positionWhat are two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?

First side: left, 6th row

Last side: right, 7th row

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

NYT Strands today (game #485) - the answers

(Image credit: New York Times)

The answers to today's Strands, game #485, are…

• SLIDE
• CAROUSEL
• TRAIN
• FUNHOUSE
• SCRAMBLER
• SPANGRAM: AMUSEMENT PARK

• My rating: Hard
• My score: 1 hint

I struggled with today’s word search, mainly due to so many of these words having one than one meaning.

A hint at the start gave me SLIDE, but the theme clue of 'Center of attraction' didn't give me any hint as to what the overall concept was. I went in search of more random words to earn me another hint and stumbled across CAROUSEL after getting non-game word 'arouse'.

That gave me an idea of what I needed to do, finally, but I couldn't work out what the last answer was. Eventually I managed to fashion it into SCRAMBLER – but without knowing what it meant.

I thought a scrambler was a type of motorcycle. Instead it’s one of those rides that has different names around the world – in the UK we cause it a twister, but Australians are going to be equally puzzled as they call it a cha cha, according to Wikipedia.

How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.

Yesterday's NYT Strands answers (Monday, June 30, game #484)

• JASMINE
• CLEMATIS
• WISTERIA
• SWEETPEA
• MOONFLOWER
• SPANGRAM: CLIMBER

What is NYT Strands?

Strands is the NYT's not-so-new-any-more word game, following Wordle and Connections. It's now a fully fledged member of the NYT's games stable that has been running for a year and which can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.

I've got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you're struggling to beat it each day.

• Spotify is celebrating 10 years of Discover Weekly by rolling out two new big upgrades
• Along with a fresh design revamp, Discover Weekly playlists now have genre control functions
• The new upgrades have started rolling out

Spotify’s Discover Weekly playlist was the platform’s first personalized music discovery feature, and it’s just got two brand new upgrades for Premium subscribers to celebrate its 10th anniversary – including a much-needed genre filter function.

Since 2015, Discover Weekly has been one of the music streaming service’s most-used features for new music discovery, and has been Spotify’s landmark feature, paving the way for functions such as Daylists and AI DJ.

With weekly updates that show you a range of new songs and artists, Spotify has described it as ‘the playlist that makes Mondays something to look forward to’. While Discover Weekly has never been my go-to feature, there’s no denying that it has changed the game with new music discovery on Spotify, and its new upgrade makes it even more of a personal experience.

New look, new genre filters

For starters, Discover Weekly has got a new visual upgrade that stands out from other playlists in your Made For You hub, such as your Release Radar. In addition to the playlist’s weekly updates, its graphics will also be updated every Monday, giving you a new look each time – but this isn’t the only exciting upgrade.

Prior to rolling out in Discover Weekly, Spotify brought sub-genre filter functions to Liked Songs, Offline Backup playlist, and New Releases hub. Now Discover Weekly is getting the same treatment.

In the new upgrade, you’ll now be able to use new control functions at the top of your Discover Weekly playlist, allowing you to search through up to five different genres based on your listening history. Based on which genre you select, this will generate a 30-track playlist to bring you one step closer to your next favorite song or artist.

(Image credit: Spotify)

As mentioned, Discover Weekly isn’t one of those features in Spotify that's been able to entice me – I don’t think I’ve used it since it was first launched 10 years ago.

But one of my favorite additions to Spotify is the sub-genre control function, which I use constantly in other playlists and hubs, and now that it’s found a new home in Discover Weekly, I’m going to have to do some rethinking.

How to find Discover Weekly

(Image credit: Future)

Before you dive into your newly upgraded Discover Weekly playlist, make sure that you have the latest version of the Spotify app installed. If you do, you’re free to dive right in.

Go to the Search hub in the Spotify app, and from there, scroll down slightly and tap your Made For You hub. Once you’re in, scroll down again until you see the section titled Discover New Music, which will show your Release Radar and Discover Weekly playlists. Tap Discover Weekly, and start your journey into new music discovery.

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Netflix (aka one of the best streaming services) knows how to keep us movie and TV buffs on our toes by bringing a wave of fresh titles each month – and now it's time for its July schedule.

Last month, we saw the final season of Squid Game, one of the best Netflix shows, as well as its usual array of blockbusters. July looks no different, with 48 brand new movies, including a handful of new Netflix Originals like the long-awaited comeback of Happy Gilmore. We're excited to see the return of original cast members Adam Sandler and Julie Bowen, as well as newcomers Margaret Qualley and Ben Stiller.

Netflix is also doubling down on its Trainwreck series of documentary features following the success of Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy, which was one of my June 2025 streaming picks. Over the next few weeks Netflix is releasing an additional five new Trainwreck documentary movies and since I thoroughly enjoyed its account of the Astroworld tragedy, I can't wait to binge them all.

Everything new on Netflix in July 2025

Arriving on July 1

17 Again (movie)
Annie (movie)
Attack on London: Hunting The 7/7 Bombers (Netflix original documentary)
Blow (movie)
Born on the Fourth of July (movie)
Captain Phillips (movie)
The Deer Hunter (movie)
Friday Night Lights (movie)
Here Comes the Boom (movie)
The Hitman’s Bodyguard (movie)
The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (movie)
Horrible Bosses (movie)
The Karate Kid (movie)
The Karate Kid (movie)
The Karate Kid Part II (movie)
The Karate Kid Part III (movie)
Mission: Impossible (movie)
Mission: Impossible II (movie)
Mission: Impossible III (movie)
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (movie)
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (movie)
Mom seasons 1-8 (TV show)
The Notebook (movie)
Pacific Rim (movie)
PAW Patrol seasons 2-3 (TV show)
Portlandia seasons 1-8 (TV show)
The Sweetest Thing (movie)
Tangerine (movie)
Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel (Netflix original documentary)
V for Vendetta (movie)
White Chicks (movie)
Yellowjackets season 2 (TV show)
Zathura: A Space Adventure (movie)

Arriving on July 2

The Old Guard 2 (Netflix original movie)
Tour de France: Unchained season 3 (Netflix original documentary)

Arriving on July 3

Countdown: Taylor vs. Serrano (Netflix original series)
Mr. Robot seasons 1-4 (TV show)
The Sandman season 2 volume 1 (Netflix original series)

Arriving on July 4

All the Sharks (Netflix original documentary)

Arriving on July 5

The Summer Hikaru Died (Netflix original series)

Arriving on July 8

A Star Is Born (movie)
Better Late Than Single (Netflix original series)
Nate Jackson: Super Funny (Netflix original comedy)
Quarterback season 2 (Netflix original series)
Sullivan's Crossing seasons 1-2 (TV show)
Trainwreck: The Real Project X (Netflix original documentary)

Arriving on July 9

Building The Band (Netflix original series)
The Gringo Hunters (Netflix original series)
Mad Max: Fury Road (movie)
Under a Dark Sun (Netflix original series)
Ziam (Netflix original movie)

Arriving on July 10

7 Bears (Netflix original series)
Brick (Netflix original movie)
Leviathan (Netflix original series)
Off Road (Netflix original series)
Sneaky Pete seasons 1-3 (TV show)
Too Much (Netflix original series)

Arriving on July 11

Aap Jaisa Koi (Netflix original movie)
Almost Cops (Netflix original movie)
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 (Netflix live event)
Tyler Perry's Madea's Destination Wedding (Netflix original movie)

Arriving on July 14

Apocalypse in the Tropics (Netflix original documentary)
SAKAMOTO DAYS season 1 part 2 (Netflix original series)

Arriving on July 15

Entitled season 1 (TV show)
Jaws (movie)
Jaws 2 (movie)
Jaws 3 (movie)
Jaws: The Revenge (movie)
Trainwreck: Balloon Boy (Netflix original documentary)

Arriving on July 16

Amy Bradley Is Missing (Netflix original documentary)
Mamma Mia! (movie)
Wanted (movie)

Arriving on July 17

Catalog (Netflix original series)
Community Squad season 2 (Netflix original series)
UNTAMED (Netflix original series)

Arriving on July 18

Almost Family (Netflix original movie)
Delirium (Netflix original series)
I’m Still a Superstar (Netflix original documentary)
Superstar (Netflix original series)
Vir Das: Fool Volume (Netflix original comedy)
Wall to Wall (Netflix original movie)

Arriving on July 19

Eight for Silver (movie)

Arriving on July 21

The Hunting Wives season 1 (TV show)
The Steve Harvey Show seasons 1-6 (TV show)

Arriving on July 22

Trainwreck: P.I. Moms (Netflix original documentary)

Arriving on July 23

Critical: Between Life and Death (Netflix original documentary)
Hightown seasons 1-3 (TV show)
House of Lies seasons 1-5 (TV show)
Letters From The Past (Netflix original series)

Arriving on July 24

A Normal Woman (Netflix original movie)
Hitmakers (Netflix original series)
My Melody & Kuromi (Netflix original series)
The Sandman season 2 volume 2 (Netflix original series)

Arriving on July 25

Happy Gilmore 2 (Netflix original movie)
Trigger (Netflix original series)
The Winning Try (Netflix original series)

Arriving on July 28

The Lazarus Project seasons 1-2 (TV show)

Arriving on July 29

Dusty Slay: Wet Heat (Netflix original comedy)
Trainwreck: Storm Area 51 (Netflix original documentary)
WWE: Unreal (Netflix original series)

Arriving on July 30

Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes (Netflix original documentary)
Unspeakable Sins (Netflix original series)

Arriving on July 31

An Honest Life (Netflix original movie)
Glass Heart (Netflix original series)
Leanne (Netflix original series)
Marked (Netflix original series)
The Sandman season 2 (Netflix original series)

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• Scattered Spider may be moving its focus to the US
• The FBI has warned the airline and transport industry to remain vigilant
• Two airlines have already been breached in June 2025

The Scattered Spider cybercriminals are now targeting US airlines and transportation after moving its crosshairs from UK retailers, the FBI and security firms are warning.

The group previously hit Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods causing widespread system outages and empty shelves.

The FBI advisory warns it had “recently observed” cyberattacks that shared similarities with the aforementioned attacks, with Google’s Mandiant and Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 echoing the bureaus’ warning.

Scattered Spider switches targets

The group’s members include English speaking young adults who are financially motivated. The group uses phishing and social engineering techniques to gain access to networks where they wreak havoc, steal data, and deploy ransomware. There is no organized structure to the group with the members being part of a wider organization known as “the Com”.

The FBI’s warning follows two cyber incidents affecting airlines this month. Hawaiian Airlines reported a cyberattack on June 26, and Canada’s WestJet released a notice that it had detected a cyber incident on June 13. The group could target other organizations directly, or breach third-parties in the supply chain to gain access.

“Anyone in the airline ecosystem, including trusted vendors and contractors, could be at risk,” the FBI statement warns.

“The FBI is actively working with aviation and industry partners to address this activity and assist victims. Early reporting allows the FBI to engage promptly, share intelligence across the industry, and prevent further compromise. If you suspect your organization has been targeted, please contact your local FBI office,” the statement says.

Back in May 2025, Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (TIG) also warned that Scattered Spider was starting to move its focus over to the US.

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• Project Hail Mary's first trailer has been released
• It shows Ryan Gosling as a 6th-grade science teacher who "can't even moonwalk" sent to save Earth
• Amazon MGM Studios will release the movie in March 2026

The first trailer for Project Hail Mary is here, giving us our first look at what the new sci-fi action-adventure film has in store for us and it looks like everything I could have hoped for from this book adaptation.

Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (The Lego Movie, and products of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse), the upcoming movie will see Ryan Gosling (Barbie) play confused science teacher Ryland Grace who wakes up in spaceship light years away from Earth without any memory of how he got there.

As Grace slowly regains his memory, he begins to piece together that he's been sent on a last-ditch mission to find out what's been making our galaxy's sun die. But there's still a lot of unanswered questions like, why has a science teacher been sent to rescue the planet? Can he solve the world-ending problem in time? And what is the unknown life form that's in space with him?

Drew Goddard has adapted the screenplay from Andy Weir's novel, which is the second Weir adaptation following The Martian – and looking at the trailer, it seems like a lot of the book's comedy elements have been kept in the script, which is great to see as Gosling's sly sense of humor is ideal for this role.

Going by the brief clips we have of Gosling in the trailer, it looks like the wry comedy from the diary cams that we saw in The Martian will also be a part of Project Hail Mary.

This marks the first trailer for Project Hail Mary to be released as part of the movie's promotion. Amazon MGM Studios previously revealed that the new Ryan Gosling sci-fi movie will be released on March 20, 2026, in a poster it unveiled last Friday (June 27), ramping up even more excitement for this sci-fi spectacle.

The big sci-fi movies coming in 2026

It's not just Project Hail Mary that sci-fi fans have to look forward to next year. From, Dune: Messiah – Denis Villeneuve's final movie in the blockbuster trilogy – to Jon Favreau's big-screen version of Star Wars' The Mandalorian, 2026 is shaping up to be a big year for new movies in the genre.

Marvel theoretically has two films from Marvel Phase 6 coming throughout the year, with Spider-Man: Brand New Day in July and Avengers: Doomsday in December – though we'll see if anything changes there, since originally Doomsday was supposed to come out first.

In June, DC will take centre stage as Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is expected to fly into cinemas along with another superhero flick inspired by a DC comic book, Masters of the Universe. Amazon MGM Studios' live-action adaptation of the He-Man world is being directed by Travis Knight (Bumblebee).

In fact, it seems Amazon's movie-making business is behind a lot of the new sci-fi offerings that are coming to theaters in 2026, as it's also involved in Timur Bekmambetov's (Wanted) upcoming sci-fi thriller Mercy starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson.

Even Steven Spielberg is stepping back into the genre with a new film that many reportedly speculate will be a UFO adventure. All we know so far is that the untitled project is due to be released in 2026 and that it will star Emily Blunt, Domingo, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth and Eve Hewson.

Looking at the schedule of what's been announced so far, Project Hail Mary will be among the first new sci-fi movies to watch in 2026 (Mercy is lined up for a January release), kicking off a space opera feast for the eyes.

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• Still no confirmation if the data breach affected customers
• Data stolen varies from person to person but generally includes sensitive PII
• INC Ransom assumed responsibility for the attack

When cybercriminals struck Ahold Delhaize in November 2024, they stole sensitive data on more than 2.2 million people, the company has revealed.

The food retail behemoth confirmed the news in a new form, recently filed with the Maine Attorney General’s Office, which did not specify if, among the stolen documents, was information belonging to its customers.

However, it did say they may have included internal employment records for both current and former employees. The combination of stolen data varies from person to person, but generally, it includes full names, postal addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, government-issued ID numbers, bank account numbers, health information, and other employment-related information.

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Customer concerns

Ahold Delhaize confirmed suffering a cyberattack which forced it to shut down parts of its IT infrastructure.

As a result, some of its grocery stores and pharmacies, mainly those in the United States, could not service their customers properly. The company operates a variety of supermarket, convenience store, and online grocery brands across Europe and the United States, including brands like Food Lion, Stop & Shop, and Giant.

It operates some 7,910 stores across Europe, the United States, and Indonesia, and serves around 72 million customers weekly. In late April 2025, it confirmed the attackers stole sensitive files, and said it was investigating the matter.

The company never announced the name of the attackers, but a group calling itself INC Ransom added Ahold Delhaize to its dark web extortion page in April 2025

At that time, it leaked a sample of documents, confirming the authenticity of the breach and suggesting that the negotiations about a ransom payment were under way.

Besides announcing the theft, the company also said it would be offering 24 months of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services to affected individuals through Experian, which includes $1 million in identity theft insurance coverage.

Via BleepingComputer

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• Generate 8-second clips with audio without spending a penny

Google's Veo 3 is everywhere, making it nearly impossible to tell what videos are real on social media anymore.

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Dust on the Wind, Drift Beyond the Flame, and End the Pain, are all songs by the hot new band The Velvet Sundown, who are blowing up on Spotify with over 470,000 monthly listeners. There’s only one problem. It doesn’t look like the band actually exists, and the music appears to have been created by AI.

While the band appears as a Verified Artist on Spotify, the bio says an incredible amount of nondescript things about the band, like “There’s something quite spellbinding about The Velvet Sundown. You don’t just listen to them, you drift into them”.

The bio lists the band members as singer and mellotron player Gabe Farrow, guitarist Lennie West, Milo Raines, who "crafts the band's textured synth sounds," and "free-spirited" percussionist Orion “Rio” Del Mar. No amount of digging that I (or the music press) have been able to do has persuaded me that any of these people are real.

The music itself sounds to me like a kind of mash-up of various mellow, country-influenced, rock bands like The Eagles, JJ Cale, and The Allman Brothers. I can also detect an element of another Texas band, Khruangbin, in their sound.

(Image credit: The Velvet Sundown)Dust and Silence

The Velvet Sundown already has one album out, Dust and Silence, which you can listen to right now, and another, Paper Sun Rebellion, is set for release in 13 days on July 14, but the signs of AI are all over everything to do with them.

For instance, both album covers look like two versions of the same AI-generated design. Both are surrealism scenes of a floating eye and a staircase in a desert landscape with mountains in the background. It looks like what happens when AI generates two or more versions of an image for you to choose between.

Then take a look at pictures of the band - they look like they’ve been created by ChatGPT to me. If you look at the band’s Instagram account, you’ll see what obviously looks like AI-generated photos of the band.

With powerful AI music creation tools like Suno available online, it’s quite possible that the particular blend of easy-listening, middle-of-the-road, rock that The Velvet Sundown specializes in is AI-created too. Another giveaway for me is that the singer’s voice sounds slightly different on each track the band plays, and the music has a soulless, generic quality to it, even if it makes for pleasant and inoffensive background listening. There’s nothing cohesive between the tracks that makes me think they’re played by the same people.

Hard times

As we reported in February, since 2024, Spotify has demonetized songs that don't get 1,000 streams a year – by some estimates, 86% of music on the platform – making it even harder for musicians to make a living.

In a time when the big streaming services are reaping vast profits and artists who aren't in the top percentage of streamers are struggling, the fact that an AI band is grabbing the ears of listeners away from real human-generated music, while not being labelled as AI, is proving divisive.

Many people are understandably unhappy that what appears to be an entirely AI-generated band is getting plays and being supported by Spotify.

“Just looked them up, and the description on Spotify doesn't make any mention of them being AI. This honestly is making me lean towards cancelling my Spotify subscription”, said Reddit user blyzo.

“Yeah, that's what people are today; all frauds, and all supporters of the fake. Milli Vanilli came out decades too early!”, commented Reddit user Big-Rabbit9119

However, Reddit user AnyPomegranate4981 said, "ngl the songs are fire".

We reached out to Spotify for comment on how this band had achieved Verified status and if it thought The Velvet Sundown was a real band, despite all the obvious evidence, but they haven't responded. We'll update this article if we get a response.

One thing that did occur to me was that if it is a real band, then this could be a very clever marketing campaign. Generating controversy by appearing to be a fake AI band would be a great way to get yourself noticed.

If The Velvet Sunset is indeed an AI band, though, one thing is for sure – we’re unlikely to ever see them play live.

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• It claims to have observed an attack, but it didn't affect flights or their safety
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Hawaiian Airlines has said it recently suffered a cyberattack, but stressed the incident didn’t affect any flights.

In a new 8-K form filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the airline said it identified a “security incident affecting certain information technology systems”, on June 23, 2025.

The company responded by “taking steps to safeguard the operations and systems”, bringing in external third-party cybersecurity experts to investigate the attack, and notifying relevant authorities about the incident.

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Scattered Spider's fingerprints

Other details are unknown at the time, but security experts and the media are speculating this might have been the work of Scattered Spider, a hacking collective that’s been targeting US-based retailers lately.

In fact, Charles Carmakal, the CTO of Google's Mandiant Consulting security research arm, told The Register this attack “bears the hallmarks” of that particular threat actor.

"Mandiant is aware of multiple incidents in the airline and transportation sector which resemble the operations of UNC3944 or Scattered Spider. We are still working on attribution and analysis, but given the habit of this actor to focus on a single sector we suggest that the industry take steps immediately to harden systems," said Carmakal.

"The actor's core tactics, techniques, and procedures have remained consistent. This means that organizations can take proactive steps like training their help desk staff to enforce robust identity verification processes and deploying phishing-resistant MFA to defend against these intrusions. Additional advice can be found in our previous hardening guide."

Hawaiian adds its flights are operating safely and as per schedule.

“The company has not yet determined whether the incident is reasonably likely to materially impact the company’s financial condition or results of operations,” the filing concluded.

Since the company did not take down its IT network, it’s safe to assume that this wasn’t a ransomware attack, but these details could be known in the coming weeks.

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