Security researchers have uncovered SantaStealer, a new malware being sold on a subscription model. It’s designed to steal a wide array of data from Windows systems, but its current capabilities don’t live up to all its claims.
New research from digital security firm Aura reveals a troubling pattern in how children interact with AI companions. The data shows a significant portion of minors are engaging in violent, and often sexually violent, roleplay scenarios with chatbots, with engagement peaking at just 11 years old.
Mindoo has secured €5 million in Seed funding to scale its platform for AI agentic workflows in healthcare. The funding round was led by 6DC and Syndicate One. The company is already deployed in hospitals in Belgium and Germany.
System76 has launched its own Ubuntu-based Linux distribution called Pop!_OS. It features the custom COSMIC desktop environment and is designed to be a user-friendly, modern operating system. You can download it for free or buy it pre-installed on System76’s US-made hardware.
An early build of iOS 26 has leaked from an iPhone prototype, exposing Apple’s internal feature plans. The code includes flags for dozens of upcoming features, with some accessibility tools slated for WWDC 2026 and health features labeled for WWDC 2027.
Jolla’s new Sailfish 5 smartphone has blown past its crowdfunding goal, securing over 5,000 pre-orders. The phone, with specs chosen by the community, offers a truly independent mobile OS. But its unique interface and app ecosystem come with significant trade-offs.
A coalition of developers says Apple is still flouting the EU’s Digital Markets Act, imposing fees of up to 20% on outside transactions. They warn the uncertainty is freezing investment and giving European users a worse deal than Americans.
Google is officially merging ChromeOS and Android into a new, unified operating system. Execs confirmed a 2026 launch, with Qualcomm as a key hardware partner, aiming to bring Android to the PC market.
The creator of Linux himself, Linus Torvalds, uses Fedora with GNOME. This simple fact highlights a core Linux truth: the “best” distro is the one that works for you, not the one with the most bragging rights.
Google is discontinuing its Dark Web Report, a tool that scanned for user data on criminal marketplaces. The service stops monitoring on January 14, 2026, and all collected data will be deleted by February 16. The company says it’s focusing on more “actionable” security tools instead.
