Microsoft has released a new set of security updates for Windows 10 that fixes 58 software vulnerabilities, including six critical zero-day flaws — meaning vulnerabilities that were actively exploited in attacks before the patches became available. The update is already available, and security specialists stress that installing it as soon as possible is essential to protect computers against system takeover, privilege escalation and other cyber threats.
Ukrainian engineers have developed and tested a new laser-based counter-drone system known as Sunray, which is intended to provide an effective response to small unmanned aerial threats at a much lower cost than comparable Western systems. Work on the solution has been under way for several years and forms part of a broader wave of innovation in Ukraine’s air-defence capabilities.
Following a wave of criticism over its planned mandatory age-verification system, Discord has softened its messaging and stressed that most users will not be required to submit a face scan or an identity document. At the same time, interest in alternative messaging platforms is surging — searches for phrases such as “Discord alternatives” have reportedly jumped by as much as 10,000%.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has refused to begin a formal review of Moderna’s application for approval of a new mRNA-based influenza vaccine, triggering a sharp drop in the company’s share price and reigniting criticism of the direction of U.S. vaccination policy.