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Cloud Computing and Data Centers

Cloudflare Enables Instant Profiling of Workers and Durable Objects Using Flame Graphs

Cloudflare has launched on-demand CPU and memory usage profiling for Workers and Durable Objects services in production, displaying the results as interactive flame graphs. The tool helps identify performance bottlenecks and memory leaks, but requires traffic during the profiling session and does not capture every startup issue.

2026-10-09

Artificial intelligence

Cloudflare Launches Clef-omni to Process Text, Images, Audio, and Video Through a Single Model

Cloudflare has added the Clef-omni model to its open-weight decision model family, with native support for text, images, audio, and video within a single API request. It also cut the price of Clef-flash and increased Clef’s speed by up to two times, while reducing Clef-flash’s hosted context window from 64,000 to 24,000 tokens.

2026-10-09

Cybersecurity

Guilty Plea in Running a Network of 15,000 “Money Mules” to Launder Cybercrime Proceeds

Ukrainian-Russian dual national Oleh Kornyeyev pleaded guilty to managing part of the YMCO organization, which used more than 15,000 people to transfer stolen funds for cybercriminals. Case documents say the operation was linked to actual and intended losses exceeding $14.7 million.

2026-10-09

Space and Space Technologies

SpaceX to Buy Low-Band Spectrum to Strengthen Starlink Mobile Network and Compete with U.S. Telecom Companies

SpaceX plans to buy low-band spectrum licenses in the 800 MHz band covering approximately 100% of the U.S. population, with the aim of improving Starlink Mobile access inside buildings and in areas with weak coverage. The move comes alongside the purchase of mid-band spectrum for $17 billion and a plan to launch up to 15,000 new satellites.

2026-10-09

Cybersecurity

Anthropic Speeds Delivery of AI-Generated Vulnerability Reports and Launches OT Systems Security Program

Anthropic announced two cybersecurity services: OSS Scanner, which sends AI-generated vulnerability reports to open-source software developers without human review, and a critical infrastructure protection program comprising 11 companies specializing in operational technology security.

2026-10-09

Cybersecurity

United States Disrupts Two Chinese Tools for Hacking Critical Infrastructure

The United States announced the disruption of the MicroScan and FishHub tools, developed by Integrity Technology Group and used by state-backed Chinese entities to scan and breach networks and steal data. The targets included critical infrastructure, airports, universities, and government organizations in the United States and other countries.

2026-10-09

Cloud Computing and Data Centers

12 Principles for Building Resilient Infrastructure Platforms for Critical Systems

Matthew Liste, Global Head of Infrastructure at American Express, presents a set of practical principles for building reliable, scalable platforms that serve thousands of developers within enterprises. The principles focus on hiding complexity, automation, managing technical debt, and defining the responsibilities of the platform and its consumers.

2026-10-09

Cybersecurity

Citrix Warns of Remote Command Execution Vulnerability in NetScaler and Urges Immediate Updates

Citrix warned of a critical vulnerability in NetScaler ADC appliances and NetScaler Gateway solutions that could allow remote command execution or cause a denial-of-service condition. The vulnerability affects appliances configured as SAML identity providers, while the company recommends upgrading to specific versions without waiting for confirmed exploitation.

2026-10-09

Technologies

Logitech Launches Rally Speaker 2 Pro and Rally Speaker 2 Max with Sound Shape Technology for Directing Audio Inside Meeting Rooms

Logitech has unveiled the Rally Speaker 2 Pro and Rally Speaker 2 Max systems, which use arrays of 32 and 64 audio units to direct sound and reduce variations in its level in large rooms. The company is targeting the professional audiovisual systems market, with a commercial launch scheduled for summer 2027.

2026-10-09

Space and Space Technologies

NASA’s SSPICY Mission Tests Autonomous Inspection of Inactive Satellites in Orbit

NASA has launched the SSPICY mission to test the Otter spacecraft’s autonomous approach to and inspection of inactive U.S.-origin space objects without docking with them. The mission combines computer vision, sensing and electric propulsion, paving the way for future orbital servicing and debris-removal services.

2026-10-08

Programming and Software Development

Harness Acquires Augment’s Coding Agents and Bets on Linking Them to Deployment Failure History

Harness acquired Cosmos, Auggie CLI, and Code Context Engine from Augment Code, along with the team, to integrate coding agents into its software testing and deployment platform. But the most important capability—using previous deployment failures to guide agent fixes—has not yet launched, and details about permissions and the integration timeline remain undisclosed.

2026-10-08

Artificial intelligence

Anthropic Tightens Claude Usage Policy Against Deliberate Abuse and Misuse

Anthropic updated its Claude usage policy to prohibit persistent and deliberate abuse of the model, adding restrictions on deceptive campaigns, election manipulation, weapons development, surveillance, and control of hardware that could cause harm. The new policy takes effect on November 12.

2026-10-08

Cybersecurity

FBI Seizes Seven Domains Linked to Chinese Tools for Hacking Critical Infrastructure

The FBI seized seven domains used by the China-linked Flax Typhoon group to operate the MicroScan and FishHub tools, which were used to scan networks, breach organizations, and steal data worldwide. U.S. and international agencies issued indicators of compromise and defensive recommendations alongside the operation.

2026-10-08

Privacy and Technology Policies

U.S. Senator Warns of Security and Regulatory Risks in Trump Mobile Service

Senator Maggie Hassan said that Trump Mobile does not appear to have obtained the authorization required for international telecommunications services, and that it lacks or is missing robocall-mitigation filings. These questions follow a breach affecting the data of 3,615 customers and concerns about subscriber identity-verification mechanisms.

2026-10-08

Privacy and Technology Policies

U.S. Judge Considers Whether Trump Can Sell Early Access to Truth Social Posts for $100,000 a Month

A U.S. federal court is considering the legality of Trump Media & Technology Group selling immediate, archived access to Donald Trump’s posts on Truth Social, which sometimes include significant government announcements. News organizations argue that the high fees create unequal access to public information and raise a conflict between the presidential office and personal commercial interests.

2026-10-08

Space and Space Technologies

Redwire Space: Orbital Data Centers Will Need Massive Solar Arrays

Mike Gold, president of Redwire Space, said that the shift in orbital data centers’ power needs from kilowatts to megawatts will require large solar arrays that can be folded and deployed in orbit. The company is studying the use of silicon as an alternative to germanium to reduce costs and overcome supply-chain constraints.

2026-10-08

Privacy and Technology Policies

From a Lawmaker Who Warned Against Prediction Market Betting to Lobbying for Kalshi

The article examines former U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln’s change in position on sports event betting contracts and her current role lobbying for Kalshi. This comes amid a legal dispute between the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and U.S. states over which authority is empowered to regulate these markets.

2026-10-08

Cloud Computing and Data Centers

Meta Debunks Three Common Myths About Data Centers

Tom Shaw, a software developer and content creator, examines three common ideas about data centers’ consumption of water and energy and their employment opportunities, drawing on examples from Meta facilities. The figures presented remain descriptions of the company’s experiences, not a general judgment about all data center operators.

2026-10-08