8-Second AI Videos: The Environmental Cost We’re Not Ready For
Stuart Glover
One 8-second AI video = 90 minutes microwave use = 466g CO2 = 6-8 miles driven = 150 smartphone charges. At global scale, this threatens energy grids, water supplies, and…
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In the ever-evolving digital landscape, where technology leaps forward with boundless strides, the necessity for robust cyber security becomes increasingly vital. As we navigate the complex maze of interconnected networks…
The Dead Internet & The Dying Planet: The Cost of the Click
The year 2025 went down in history as the year the “Dead Internet Theory” stopped being a fringe conspiracy and became a measurable reality. We are witnessing a digital and…
The 2025 Technical Hall of Fame: Top 10 Blog Posts
1. “The Carbon Debt of Intelligence: Why 2025 is AI’s Environmental Reckoning” Summary: This post went viral in early 2025, providing a harrowing technical breakdown of the water and electricity…
The Great British Balancing Act: How the UK is Engineering a “Green AI” Future
As we progress through 2026, the United Kingdom finds itself at a unique crossroads. On one hand, the government has doubled down on its ambition to make the UK the…
The Green Dilemma: When Environmental Stewardship Meets the AI Revolution
As we stand in the early months of 2026, the global conversation has shifted from “What can AI do?” to “What is AI costing us?” For companies built on the…
December 2025: Coupang and SoundCloud Finish the Year
The year ended with two massive consumer data breaches. South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang reported that a former employee had leaked the personal information of 34 million customers. Meanwhile, SoundCloud…
November 2025: Gainsight and the Oracle EBS Breach
November saw a wave of attacks exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS). Auto parts maker LKQ and the University of Pennsylvania were among the victims of the…
October 2025: Red Hat GitLab and the 570GB Leak
The Crimson Collective threat group claimed a major victory in October by exfiltrating 570GB of data from Red Hat-managed GitLab servers. The breach affected numerous high-profile customers, including Nissan, whose…
September 2025: Asahi Brewing Global System Failure
Japanese brewing giant Asahi reported a total “system failure” across its global operations in September. The cause was quickly confirmed as a coordinated ransomware attack that had infiltrated industrial control…
August 2025: Jaguar Land Rover Production Paralyzed
In one of the most economically damaging attacks of the year, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) was forced to shut down global production lines for five weeks in August. A ransomware…
July 2025: The SalesLoft-Salesforce SaaS Domino Effect
July was defined by the “SolarWinds moment for SaaS.” A breach at the sales-engagement platform SalesLoft allowed ShinyHunters to exploit OAuth integrations with Salesforce. This granted attackers access to the…
June 2025: The 16 Billion Credential “Mega-Leak”
In June, researchers uncovered a staggering dataset of over 16 billion login credentials hosted openly online. While not a single breach of one company, it was an aggregation of data…
May 2025: The Insider Threat at Coinbase and Coca-Cola
May shifted the focus toward internal vulnerabilities. Coinbase revealed that hackers had bribed overseas support agents to facilitate account takeovers, highlighting a disturbing trend of “Recruitment as a Service” by…
April 2025: Marks & Spencer and the UK Retail Wave
Retail giant Marks & Spencer (M&S) was the face of a coordinated ransomware campaign in April. The Scattered Spider group exploited Active Directory credentials to paralyze M&S online ordering and…
March 2025: Aviation Grounded by Collins Aerospace Breach
March saw the aviation industry thrown into chaos after a ransomware attack targeted Collins Aerospace’s vMUSE platform. This software is essential for passenger check-in and boarding at airports worldwide. The…
February 2025: Bybit and the $1.5 Billion Crypto Heist
In mid-February, the Bybit cryptocurrency exchange fell victim to what is now cited as the largest crypto theft in history. Hackers, believed to be the Lazarus Group, exploited a third-party…
January 2025: The VPN Zero-Day Crisis Hits Nominet
The year began with a massive exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities in Ivanti and SonicWall VPN products. One of the most high-profile victims was Nominet, the UK’s domain registry. Attackers linked…
2025: The Year of Vibe Coding – From Intent to Implementation
As we close out December 2025, the tech world is reflecting on a paradigm shift that many didn’t see coming at the start of the year: the rise of Vibe…
December 2025: Charity Scams and Holiday “Gift” Fraud
The year ended with a flood of fake charity appeals. Scammers used AI to generate moving stories and images of disaster victims to solicit donations via crypto or wire transfer.…
November 2025: Black Friday Package Delivery Scams
During the Black Friday shopping frenzy, “package delivery” scams peaked. Victims received SMS messages claiming their “Amazon” or “FedEx” package was delayed and required a $1 redelivery fee. Clicking the…
October 2025: Real Estate and Closing Cost Wire Fraud
October brought a surge in “Escrow Phishing.” Scammers monitored public property records to identify homes nearing closing. They then sent perfectly timed emails to the buyers, impersonating their title company…
September 2025: Job Search and Recruitment Fraud
September saw a rise in “Ghost Jobs.” Scammers posted fake remote-work roles on major job boards to harvest resumes and personal data. Some took it further, conducting “interviews” over Telegram…
August 2025: Student Loan and Education Scams
With the “Back to School” rush in August, student loan “forgiveness” scams flooded the market. Fraudsters targeted recent graduates with urgent emails claiming they were eligible for immediate debt erasure—for…
July 2025: The “Verification” 2FA Bypass Scam
July saw a spike in “2FA Fatigue” and interception scams. Scammers used automated bot services to call victims, posing as their bank’s fraud department. They told the victim they were…
June 2025: Travel and Vacation Rental Fraud
As summer travel kicked off in June, vacation rental scams hit record levels. Fraudsters used AI to generate professional-looking listings for luxury villas at “too good to be true” prices…
May 2025: The “Help Desk” Remote Access Scam
In May, the tech support scam evolved. Using AI-driven search engine manipulation, scammers ensured their fake “Help Desk” numbers appeared at the top of Google results for popular software. Victims…
April 2025: QR Code “Quishing” in Public Spaces
April saw the explosion of “Quishing” (QR Phishing). Scammers placed stickers over legitimate QR codes on parking meters, restaurant menus, and public charging stations. When scanned, these codes directed users…
March 2025: Tax Season Phishing and AI Document Fraud
As tax deadlines approached in March, a new wave of highly sophisticated IRS impersonation scams emerged. Fraudsters used AI to generate perfect replicas of tax forms and official correspondence, bypassing…
February 2025: Romance Scams 2.0 and Deepfake Dating
Around Valentine’s Day, romance scams took a high-tech turn. Fraudsters utilized real-time deepfake video filters during video calls to maintain their fake personas, making the “catfishing” nearly impossible to detect.…
January 2025: The Rise of the AI “Grandparent” Voice Scam
January saw a terrifying peak in AI voice cloning. Scammers began using three-second clips from social media to replicate a family member’s voice, calling elderly victims to claim they were…
December 2025: AGI Dreams and Year-End Realities
The year ended with OpenAI teasing a model they claimed showed “glimmers of AGI,” a massive hype high. But 2025 finished on a sobering low: a global consensus that AI-driven…
November 2025: NVIDIA Blackwell 2 and the GPU Glut
NVIDIA launched Blackwell 2 in November, an engineering high that promised 10x the efficiency of the previous year. However, the market hit a “low” as rumors of an AI bubble…
October 2025: Hollywood vs. The Generative Wave
October saw a high for Meta and Lionsgate, who signed a landmark deal to train video models on cinematic archives legally. This was the first major peace treaty between Big…
September 2025: Reasoning Models and the O1 Successor
OpenAI released “Strawberry 2” (o1-successor) in September, a massive high for scientific research. The model successfully solved several unsolved chemistry problems. However, the month hit a low for the workforce…
August 2025: Apple’s AI Ecosystem Domination
Apple Intelligence reached its final form in August with the iPhone 17 preview, marking a high for consumer adoption. By processing almost all AI tasks locally, Apple bypassed the privacy…
July 2025: The Nuclear AI Summer
July was defined by energy. In a historic high, Microsoft and OpenAI announced a multi-billion dollar investment in modular nuclear reactors to power their next-gen data centers. The low point…
June 2025: Regulatory Reality and Robot Rights
June marked the full enforcement of the EU AI Act, a bureaucratic low for many US-based AI labs who had to pull services from Europe temporarily. On the high side,…
May 2025: Google I/O and the Hardware Arms Race
Google I/O 2025 was a massive high, with the unveiling of the first fully integrated AI operating system. The “Gemini OS” concept promised a world without standalone apps. However, NVIDIA…
April 2025: Llama 4 and the Open Source Surge
Meta disrupted the ecosystem in April with the release of Llama 4. It was an incredible high for the open-source community, as the model reached parity with GPT-4o for free.…
March 2025: Claude 4 and the Privacy Debate
Anthropic stole the spotlight in March with the release of Claude 4, setting a new high for reasoning and coding benchmarks. The company’s focus on “Constitutional AI” helped it win…
February 2025: Sora’s Public Debut and GPU Scarcity
OpenAI’s Sora video generator finally exited its restricted beta, marking a creative high. However, the month was marred by a “low” in the supply chain. NVIDIA faced extreme scrutiny as…
January 2025: The Agentic Awakening
January saw OpenAI launch “Operator,” a major high for the company. This marked the shift from AI that just talks to AI that takes action across apps. The low point,…
AI News Roundup: January 2026 Highlights
January 2026 saw explosive growth in AI, with new model releases from China challenging US dominance, massive investments, and practical deployments across industries. Global spending forecasts hit $2.52 trillion for…
2026 Vision: The Year of Physical Intelligence and AGI Foundations
If 2025 was the year AI found its voice, 2026 will be the year AI finds its hands. As we step into the new year, here are the top three…
Reflecting on 2025: The Year AI Became “Ambient”
As we close the year, AI is no longer a tool we “use”—it is ambient. It is in our cars, our glasses, and our office software, working quietly in the…
Closing Out 2025: Infrastructure Spoofing and Year-End Breaches
2025 ended with a glimpse into the future of cyber-physical warfare, including GPS spoofing and attacks on national infrastructure. Key Events: Indian Airport GPS Spoofing: Over 800 flights delayed by…
Global AI Standards: The December 2025 Summit
The year ended with a global consensus on AI safety. 2025 proved that while AI is unstoppable, it must be guided by human-centric principles.
The New Creative Class: AI-Human Collaboration
Mid-December saw a cultural shift: the “AI-Human” tag became a mark of quality. The most popular music and art were no longer pure AI or pure human, but a seamless…
Carbon-Aware AI: Sustainable Computing Breakthroughs
In early December, major data centers switched to carbon-aware scheduling—training heavy AI models only when renewable energy production is at its peak in the local area.
Holiday Heists: November’s Financial Cybersecurity Report
As the holiday shopping season began, threat actors pivoted to retail and high-finance institutions. Key Events: Under Armour Ransomware: Theft-first attack exposed millions of customer records. Wall Street Breach: A…
AI in Agriculture: Precision Farming with Drones
As the harvest season wound down, AI-controlled drone swarms proved their worth by treating individual diseased plants rather than spraying entire fields, reducing pesticide use by 40%.
Generative Gaming: Playable Worlds in Real-Time
November changed entertainment forever. New gaming engines now use generative AI to build unique maps and dialogue on the fly, meaning no two players ever experience the exact same story.
Local Governments in the Crosshairs: October’s Service Disruptions
October saw a wave of attacks on municipal systems. From property tax payments to court operations, local residents felt the direct impact. Key Events: US Municipal Hits: Counties in Texas…
AI and Cybersecurity: The Battle of the Bots
Cyber Defense AI reached a milestone in October, where “Autonomous SOC” (Security Operations Center) agents began neutralizing 0-day exploits before human engineers even logged in for the day.
The Personalized Medicine Revolution
October saw the first AI-designed treatment protocols tailored to a patient’s specific genetic makeup, moving us closer to the end of “one-size-fits-all” healthcare.
Beyond Data: The Physical Cost of Cyberattacks
September showed that cyberattacks can stop assembly lines. Major manufacturers faced outages that led to record revenue losses. Key Events: Jaguar Land Rover: Reported a 24% revenue drop due to…
AI and the Future of Legal Discovery
Law firms reported a 70% reduction in research time as reasoning models began handling “E-Discovery,” parsing through millions of documents to find the “smoking gun” in complex litigation.
Autonomous Financial Planning: AI Wealth Managers
September marked the release of AI financial agents that don’t just give advice—they execute trades, rebalance portfolios, and manage tax-loss harvesting automatically based on a user’s life goals.
SaaS Under Siege: How One Breach Hit Many in August
August highlighted the danger of SaaS integrations. A breach at a sales-enablement tool allowed attackers to pivot into major corporate CRM environments. Key Events: OAuth Token Theft: Hackers bypassed passwords…
The Rise of AI Co-Designers in Architecture
Architects began using generative AI to create “living” building designs that optimize for airflow, natural light, and carbon footprint based on specific local weather data.
Multimodal 2.0: AI That Sees the Physical World
In August, vision-language models evolved to understand 3D space. AI can now analyze a live video feed of a construction site and identify safety violations or structural misalignments instantly.
The “ToolShell” Vulnerability: A July Patching Nightmare
July was dominated by the discovery of “ToolShell,” a chain of critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint exploited by nation-state actors. Key Events: Global Patching Race: Healthcare sectors hit hardest by…
AI in Energy: Optimizing the Smart Grid
As summer heatwaves peaked, AI-driven grid management prevented blackouts by predicting demand spikes with 99% accuracy and redistributing renewable energy in real-time.
Real-Time Translation: The End of Language Barriers
July saw the debut of sub-50ms latency in AI voice translation. Two people speaking different languages can now hold a natural, fluid conversation via earbuds, with the AI maintaining the…
High Altitude Hacks: Ransomware Targets the Skies
In June, the FBI issued a warning as “Scattered Spider” targeted global airlines, disrupting flight scheduling and loyalty programs. Key Events: Qantas & WestJet: Millions of passenger records exfiltrated. Credential…
The Rise of Personalized AI Tutors
June’s education report: AI tutors now adapt to a student’s emotional state, slowing down when a child looks confused and offering rewards when they excel.
Synthetic Data: When AI Trains on Itself
The “Data Wall” was hit in June. With the internet’s high-quality data exhausted, researchers began using high-fidelity synthetic data to train the next generation of models.
The Enemy Within: May’s Wave of Insider Exploits
May focused on “social engineering 2.0,” where threat actors didn’t just hack systems—they bribed people. Key Events: Coinbase Agent Bribery: Attackers bribed overseas support staff for account access. Marks &…
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) 2.0
AI met physical labor in late May. Multimodal models were integrated into warehouse robots, allowing them to understand “pick up the blue box and put it near the door” without…
The Search Engine War: AI Overviews vs. Traditional Links
Google and Perplexity redefined search in May. Users no longer click links; they receive synthesized answers. This sparked a major debate over “fair use” and the survival of independent journalism.
Signal Lost: The April Telecom Security Crisis
The telecommunications sector took a heavy hit in April. SK Telecom confirmed a breach affecting 23 million users, raising the specter of massive SIM-swapping campaigns. Key Events: SK Telecom SIM…
AI Legislation: The EU AI Act Takes Flight
Governance caught up in April. The first major fines under the EU AI Act were issued, targeting companies using “high-risk” AI without transparent bias testing.
Wearable AI: The Death of the Smartphone Screen?
April saw the launch of second-generation AI glasses. No screens—just a voice in your ear that translates languages in real-time and identifies the people standing in front of you.
The Weakest Link: Supply Chain Vulnerabilities Explored
March reminded us that you are only as secure as your least secure vendor. A massive breach at a defense contractor exposed 4.2TB of sensitive data. Key Events: National Defense…
The Sovereignty of Data: Why Companies are Building Private AI
By late March, enterprises stopped sending data to the public cloud. The trend shifted toward “Local RAG” (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), where AI learns from a company’s internal PDFs without that data…
Video Generation Goes Mainstream: The Sora Effect
Hollywood met its match in March. High-fidelity video generation became accessible to the public, allowing users to create 60-second cinematic clips from a single sentence.
Critical Care: The February Ransomware Surge in Healthcare
February saw a focused series of attacks on the healthcare sector. Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) groups like Qilin targeted regional hospital networks, leading to significant service disruptions. Key Events: HSHS & Ascension…
AI in Biology: The Protein Folding Breakthroughs of 2025
AI isn’t just for writing emails. In late February, DeepMind 3.0 predicted the structures of nearly all known proteins, accelerating drug discovery timelines from years to weeks.
Reasoning Models: When AI Started to “Think” Before It Spoke
The “Chain of Thought” breakthrough became standard in February. New models now allocate “thinking time” to solve complex math and coding problems, drastically reducing hallucinations by verifying logic internally before…
New Year, New Threats: How AI Defined January’s Cyber Landscape
As 2025 kicked off, the cybersecurity world saw a massive shift in social engineering. Threat actors began utilizing advanced Large Language Models (LLMs) to create phishing campaigns that were virtually…
Small Language Models (SLMs): The Edge Computing Revolution
Why use a trillion-parameter model to summarize a grocery list? Mid-January saw the rise of SLMs (Small Language Models) that run locally on smartphones and laptops, prioritizing privacy and speed…
Agentic AI: The Shift from Chatbots to Autonomous Workers
January marked the death of the simple prompt. The focus shifted to AI Agents—systems that don’t just talk, but execute multi-step workflows across different software tools without human hand-holding. Major…
Cybersecurity challenges in 2024
# Cybersecurity Challenges in 2024: What to Expect and How to Prepare Cybersecurity is a constantly evolving field, as new threats emerge and old ones evolve. In 2024, we can…
Bitcoin: A Decentralized Revolution in Digital Currency
Introduction In the world of finance and technology, few innovations have caused as much excitement and controversy as Bitcoin. Since its inception in 2009, Bitcoin has captivated the imagination of…
Exploring Umbrel: Your Gateway to the World of Self-Hosted Bitcoin and More
In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies, there’s a growing interest in self-hosted solutions that provide users with more control over their digital assets. Umbrel, a self-hosted Bitcoin and Lightning Network…
Evaluating Network and Information Security in 2018: A Snapshot of Progress and Challenges
Introduction The year 2018 marked a significant point in the ever-evolving landscape of network and information security. With the constant proliferation of cyber threats and advancements in technology, businesses, organizations,…
Safeguarding Education: The Rising Threat of Cyber Attacks on Schools
In an age where technology plays an integral role in education, schools have become prime targets for cyber attacks. While educational institutions have embraced digital tools to enhance learning, they…
Can We Tackle the Ever-Evolving Threat of Cybercrime?
Introduction:In our increasingly interconnected world, the rapid evolution of technology has brought about numerous benefits, but it has also given rise to an alarming surge in cybercrime. From personal data…
Exploring the Power of Chatbots: Advantages and Disadvantages
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, chatbots have emerged as a versatile tool, revolutionizing the way businesses interact with their customers. These AI-powered virtual assistants are changing the dynamics of…
The Internet-Connected Home: Navigating the Challenges of Smart Devices
In an age where technology continues to shape our lives, the integration of internet connectivity into home appliances like washing machines promises convenience and efficiency like never before. However, beneath…
Unveiling the Issues with ISP-Provided Home Routers: Navigating the Troubled Waters
Introduction:Home routers are the unsung heroes of our modern connected lives. They are the gateway to the digital world, enabling us to browse the internet, stream content, connect smart devices,…
Exploring the Pros and Cons of On-Premise and Cloud Proxy Solutions
Introduction:In today’s digital landscape, the need for robust cybersecurity measures is more critical than ever. One such aspect is proxy solutions, which serve as intermediaries between users and the internet,…
A Comprehensive Analysis of Various AI Tools: Exploring Their Positives and Negatives
A Comprehensive Analysis of Various AI Tools: Exploring Their Positives and Negatives Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative technology that is revolutionizing various industries, from healthcare to…
The Terrifying Truths of Cybersecurity: Are We Ready for the Onslaught?
Introduction In the digital age, we are interconnected more than ever before, making our lives easier, faster, and more efficient. However, lurking in the shadows of this technological advancement lies…
Safeguarding Your Company’s Operational Technology: The Imperative for Cybersecurity
Introduction In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, where operational technology (OT) intersects with the Internet of Things (IoT), industries have become increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks. These attacks can have…
Cyber Operational Technology: The Nexus of Cybersecurity and Operational Systems
Introduction: In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the convergence of operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) has introduced new challenges and opportunities for organizations worldwide. The integration of cyber…
Safeguarding the Jewel of the Mediterranean: Malta’s IT Security
Introduction Nestled in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea lies the enchanting archipelago of Malta, a picturesque haven that exudes historical charm and natural beauty. Yet, beyond its stunning landscapes…
Python on ESP32: Unleashing the Power of Microcontrollers
Introduction:In the realm of Internet of Things (IoT) and embedded systems, the ESP32 has emerged as a popular and versatile microcontroller platform. Boasting dual-core processing power, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth…
The Double-Edged Sword: Relying on Technology in the Modern World
Introduction: In our increasingly interconnected world, technology has become an indispensable part of our daily lives. From smartphones and smart homes to artificial intelligence and automation, we rely on technology…
The Environmental Impact of Electric Cars: Weighing the Pros and Cons
Introduction: With the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) in recent years, the environmental benefits of these cars have been widely touted. However, it is crucial to examine the complete picture…