Approximately 6 million internet-accessible systems are using FTP today, and almost half of them do not use encryption, a fresh Censys report shows. In use for more than half a century, FTP uses a client-server model architecture to facilitate the transfer of files and folders between computers. Unlike modern protocols, however, FTP transmits data unencrypted and has been deemed insecure for years. Its continued use exposes enterprises and end users alike to avoidable risks. The number of hosts running an internet-facing FTP service has dropped by 40% since 2024 (from 10.1 million to 5.94 million), but the protocol still accounts…
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If you’re like me, you’ve read one too many white papers, or sat through enough panels quibbling over the “true” definition of sovereign cloud for EU organizations.Enough theory. Sovereign cloud deserves more serious attention than niche policy discussions.The term is showing up in parliamentary hearings and audits, included in RFP, and part of nearly every discussion involving legacy system upgrades and cloud migration.Article continues below You may like Jason ReesSocial Links NavigationSenior Vice President of Technology Engineering, EMEA, Oracle.Simultaneously, EU organizations are grappling with regulatory requirements from frameworks like the EU Data Act and the EU Artificial Intelligence Act.Combine increased…
Summary Linux 7.0 was released after extra bugfixes; Linus deemed the changes were small enough to proceed. CachyOS ships Linux 7.0 before most distros, adding some 7.1 tweaks like Intel FRED default and a new NTFS driver. CachyOS primarily targets performance, making it a great pick for gamers and people who want more from their hardware. After a few worrying release candidates, Linus released the Linux 7.0 kernel a few days ago. While there seemed to be more bug fixes than usual during the preview builds, Linus felt that the changes were small enough not to warrant a delay. He…
Ravie LakshmananApr 20, 2026Cloud Security / Data Breach Web infrastructure provider Vercel has disclosed a security breach that allows bad actors to gain unauthorized access to “certain” internal Vercel systems. The incident stemmed from the compromise of Context.ai, a third-party artificial intelligence (AI) tool, that was used by an employee at the company. “The attacker used that access to take over the employee’s Vercel Google Workspace account, which enabled them to gain access to some Vercel environments and environment variables that were not marked as ‘sensitive,'” the company said in a bulletin. Vercel said environment variables marked as “sensitive” are…
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TL;DR Google’s upcoming screenless fitness band could be called “Google Fitbit Air.” Its launch could be accompanied by Google rebranding the Fitbit Premium and personal health coach services. NBA’s Stephen Curry has been quietly testing the new fitness band for months. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? According to 9to5Google, the upcoming wearable could be called the “Google Fitbit Air,” a name that likely points to its lightweight, minimal design.The publication also says Google plans to rebrand Fitbit Premium as “Google Health,” with the new service expected to debut alongside the Fitbit Air band. Fitbit’s personal health…
AI is a divisive technology. Some of us can’t stand it, and avoid it at all costs. Others are AI-curious, and dabble with certain apps or features; still others still embrace it with enthusiasm, and use the tech for as many purposes as possible. Still, though I’m aware of this AI spectrum, I’m struggling to understand who exactly would want to connect their Starbucks account to ChatGPT—so, naturally, I connected mine.Starbucks rolled out this collaboration on April 15 as a “natural, personal, and fun” way to discover new drinks to order. As someone who only ever orders a plain coffee…
I spent the holidays overseas, with no access to my regular paid subscription services, and to be honest, I didn’t feel like I missed them all that much. Sure, it was nice to come home and catch up on my favorite shows, but it got me thinking about how much time and money I spend on streaming TV and how often I experience “burnout” from having too much content at my fingertips. I wasn’t prepared to stop streaming TV entirely — that would be unthinkable — but I wanted to reach a happy medium that would allow me to dedicate…
[Search and Destroy Mode Is Now Live]The brand-new casual Search and Destroy gameplay Mode will launch on April 18Players will take on the role of either attackers or defenders, and win by planting and detonating the C4 bomb, or by defusing it! AdvertisementRemove ads, dark theme, and more with Premium [New Arrival]The brand-new EVO-grade weapon Skin, [Spear – Freeze], will be available for a limited time in the [Freeze EVO Valor] prize pool starting April 24! Blood Strike is a battle royale game available on multiple platforms. With its fast-paced matches, smooth optimization and characters with distinctive abilities, the game…
Those in search of cheap smart glasses won’t find much, unless you’re cool waiting for a discount to hit or going last-generation. Luckily, Amazon is offering both by chopping 25% off the price of these first-gen Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. While the 25% discount is available across lens and Wayfarer colors, the lowest price points come with just a few of the model options.To be clear, these aren’t AR or XR glasses, so they don’t feature the built-in HUD displays that can be found on some of those models. They do include tons of AI features and a lot of…