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MALFEX npm Package 'imgdecode' Hides Shellcode Loader in Windows Native Addon

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a malicious npm package that's part of a recently disclosed software supply chain attack campaign dubbed MALFEX. The package, named "imgdecode," was uploaded to the package registry on September 30, 2026, by a user named "malfexteste8." It has been downloaded 979 times as of writing and is still available on npm as of writing. The latest version of

The Hacker News · October 17, 2026

Meta Wants to Run More of Your Marketing — But Should They?

Want to know which parts of your Facebook and Instagram ad campaigns Meta AI can handle better than you can? Wondering how to use Meta's newest algorithm changes and AI tools to lower your ad costs and improve lead quality? In this article, you'll discover how Meta's latest updates to ad placements, creative AI, the […]

Tech Sep 17, 2026

Microsoft AI CEO says AI threats are real, and Anthropic is making it worse

Today, I’m talking with Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO of Microsoft AI. As you’re no doubt aware, the biggest story in tech right now is the spiraling debate about AI safety and regulation. It should come as no surprise that Mustafa has strong opinions on how AI should be built and regulated. Microsoft just published a […]

Tech Sep 17, 2026

AI is feared globally as the destroyer of jobs

Pew Research has published a new global survey that sheds light on how people view AI, including its impact on jobs, life in general, and income inequality. The survey questioned 42,151 people across 37 countries from February 8th to May 13th - well ahead of recent apocalyptic warnings. A majority sees AI as a threat […]

Tech Sep 17, 2026

Lunacy Audio Nova is a place to build and sell your own AI-powered music plug-ins

Lunacy, purveyor of fine VST plugins like Cube, a synth that you control by moving a ball around a 3D space, has just launched Nova, a platform where creators can build custom music tools using AI and sell them to others. At first, there will be a handful of instruments available, built either by Lunacy […]

Tech Sep 17, 2026

Bose’s next open earbuds have more bass, more volume, and more battery life

Bose announced a new version of its Ultra Open Earbuds that helped kick off the industry trend of clip-on wireless earbuds nearly two-and-a-half years ago. The new Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) feature a subtle redesign with improved performance in both sound quality and battery life. They're also joined by a new cheaper alternative called […]

Tech Sep 17, 2026

Spotify’s Fresh Finds Forward gives artists free studio time and more

Getting added to Spotify's Fresh Finds playlists can be a huge break for artists trying to cut through the noise on streaming. Now Spotify is launching a program called Fresh Finds Forward, which aims to give artists the tools to capitalize on that exposure. Artists added to any Fresh Finds playlist after January 1st, 2026, […]

Tech Sep 17, 2026

Grand Theft Auto VI’s soundtrack will feature 34 brand-new tracks

After teasing a music-related reveal a few days ago, Rockstar has officially announced the soundtrack for Grand Theft Auto VI. Called Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album, the soundtrack will feature 34 songs, which Rockstar describes as "brand-new, original tracks." Based on the first six singles, which are available today, it seems that the collection […]

Tech Sep 17, 2026

The Apple Watch Series 12 is the start of a new wearable era

You wouldn't know that the Apple Watch Series 12 is a big deal just by looking at it. It has the same design, buttons, sizes, and sensor types as generations of Apple Watches before it. But under the hood, the Series 12 builds in major changes that lay the groundwork for big ideas about the […]

Tech Sep 17, 2026

Inside the suddenly explosive world of AI safety

On a sunny July day in Berkeley, California, the country's top AI safety researchers gathered on an unmarked floor of an unmarked building. They had come together for a "war room" to dissect the high-profile cybersecurity incident that had rocked the AI industry hours earlier. An unreleased OpenAI model had gone rogue, executing a stunningly […]

Tech Sep 17, 2026

Helping bring the world’s first large-scale, near-zero emissions steel plant online

Google is partnering with Stegra to help bring their first-of-its-kind, near-zero emissions steel plant online.

Learning Sep 17, 2026

Inertia DevTools Now Available for Firefox

Inertia DevTools, the panel for inspecting Inertia.js visits and props, is now on Firefox with the same features as the Chrome extension.

Learning Sep 17, 2026

Laravel Scalpel Scans for Filesystem Intrusion Evidence

Laravel Scalpel scans Laravel filesystems for rogue PHP files, obfuscated backdoors, altered directives, environment issues, and file changes.

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