After Arcane season 1 ended on a stunning cliff hanger, its creators say it was ‘always the plan’ for those characters to die in the season 2 premiere

SummaryThreat hunters have identified a China-aligned hacking group known as UnsolicitedBooker, which targeted an unnamed international organization in Saudi Arabia using a new backdoor called MarsSnake. ESET first detected these intrusions in March 2023 and observed renewed activity a year later, with the attackers employing spear-phishing emails as their primary method of infiltration. This highlights the ongoing cyber threats posed by state-aligned actors in the region. Full Article

SummaryCybersecurity researchers have identified malicious packages on the Python Package Index (PyPI) designed to validate stolen email addresses against TikTok and Instagram APIs. The three harmful packages, named checker-SaGaF (2,605 downloads), steinlurks (1,049 downloads), and sinnercore (3,300 downloads), have since been removed from the repository. This discovery highlights ongoing security threats within popular programming environments and the potential exploitation of compromised data. Full Article

ASUS is updating its ProArt laptops and Chromebooks for Computex 2025, enhancing their designs with premium finishes. The standout ProArt A16 features a black aluminum body, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX processor, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU, enabling access to Windows AI features and local generative AI apps, all in a slim 16-inch 4K OLED form. The Chromebook series includes models with up to Intel Core i5 processors, supporting Google's AI tools, with the...

Summary Klarna announced a significant initiative to utilize its internally developed AI systems, powered by OpenAI, across its operations. The company took concrete steps by ending its costly contract with Salesforce CRM and reducing its hiring efforts, allowing AI to take on more responsibilities. This move highlights Klarna's commitment to integrating AI into its business model, marking a strategic shift in its operational approach. Full Article

SummaryAmerica is set to take significant action against non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII), commonly known as revenge porn, as Donald Trump prepares to sign the Take It Down Act into law. This legislation mandates that online platforms must remove actual NCII and AI-generated fake nudes within 48 hours of victim reports, aiming to reduce trauma for victims, particularly minors, who are increasingly affected. The law includes heightened penalties for cases involving minors, emphasizing the urgency of...

SummaryPresident Donald Trump is scheduled to sign the Take It Down Act, bipartisan legislation that criminalizes the publication of nonconsensual intimate visual depictions, including AI deepfakes. This federal standard aims to combat online exploitation, but concerns arise from free speech advocates about potential misuse and the broad content definition in the law, which the Electronic Frontier Foundation criticizes for its quick takedown requirements. Trump has shown interest in leveraging the law, citing his own online...