Monthly Archives: July 2025

After BlackSuit is taken down, new ransomware group Chaos emerges

Talos said Chaos is likely either a rebranding of the BlackSuit ransomware or is operated by some of the former BlackSuit members. Talos based its assessment on the similarities in the encryption mechanisms in the ransomware, the theme and structure of the ransom notes, the remote monitoring and management tools used to access targeted networks,… Read More »

Here’s Why ‘Taylor Swift How Did It End?’ Is Suddenly Trending

It is not rare for Taylor Swift songs to trend, given the humongous popularity of the pop star, but sometimes there are more concrete reasons behind that, including this recent trend of her song, “How Did It End?” The track has been trending a lot lately, and this links back to its use in a… Read More »

Breaking Bad Creator’s Sci-Fi Show Gets Teaser Trailer, Release Date

Apple TV+ has finally announced the release date for its newest sci-fi drama series titled Pluribus, which hails from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan. This marks Gilligan’s TV comeback in nearly three years since Better Call Saul had wrapped up its six-season run. In addition, the streamer has also shared its first teaser trailer, featuring… Read More »

OpenAI’s most capable AI model, GPT-5, may be coming in August

References to “gpt-5-reasoning-alpha-2025-07-13” have already been spotted on X, with code showing “reasoning_effort: high” in the model configuration. These sightings suggest the model has entered final testing phases, with testers getting their hands on the code and security experts doing red teaming on the model to test vulnerabilities. Unifying OpenAI’s model lineup The new model… Read More »

Cardinals’ Ryan Helsley breaks silence on trade rumors

After the St. Louis Cardinals dropped a must-win game to the Colorado Rockies, which manager Oli Marmol called the “worst loss of the season,” the team’s trade deadline plans became clear: they’re going to sell. While the extent of their sale isn’t known, there are three players, all relievers, who are expected to be traded.… Read More »

Russo Brothers Hype up Avengers: Doomsday With Fantastic Four Post-Credits Scene

In the wake of the release of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the Russo brothers have teased its connection to their much-awaited MCU movie, Avengers: Doomsday. The directing duo recently took to social media to share a promotional post for the first entry in Phase Six of the MCU, wherein they urged fans to stay… Read More »

Supply-chain attacks on open source software are getting out of hand

sudo rm -rf –no-preserve-root / The –no-preserve-root flag is specifically designed to override safety protections that would normally prevent deletion of the root directory. The postinstall script that includes a Windows-equivalent destructive command was: rm /s /q Socket published a separate report Wednesday on yet more supply-chain attacks, one targeting npm users and another targeting… Read More »

Spinal Tap II Trailer: Rob Reiner’s Mockumentary Sees Iconic Band Reunite

Bleecker Street has finally shared the official Spinal Tap II: The End Continues trailer for the upcoming sequel to 1984’s hit mockumentary comedy This Is Spinal Tap. The video teases the reunion concert of the titular heavy metal band portrayed by Christopher Guest as Nigel Tufnel, Michael McKean as David St. Hubbins, and Harry Shearer… Read More »

Man United wantaway star set specific demands for leaving Old Trafford

Manchester United have shown intent in the summer transfer window after enduring a horrible 2024/25 season, where they finished 15th in the Premier League points table.  The Red Devils have strengthened their forwardline by making two major signings in Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo from Wolves and Brentford, respectively.  However, after investing heavily in the… Read More »