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Spyware Uses Starlink Name to Trick Iranians Desperate for Unfiltered Internet

DCHSpy appears to be the creation of an Iranian state-sponsored hacking group known as MuddyWater, according to the cybersecurity vendor Lookout.

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Trump to AI Companies: Want Federal Funds? Your Chatbot Can't Be 'Woke'

Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and xAI recently secured Defense Department contracts worth up to $200 million. A planned executive order could put those funds in jeopardy if they don't fall in line.

Windows 11 Running Slow? Microsoft Wants to See Your Logs to (Maybe) Fix It

Microsoft is asking Windows Insiders to log any PC slowdowns so it can assess the problem.

Interested in Starlink? In This Region, You Could Be Waiting Up to 6 Weeks

Shipping times for new orders in the Pacific Northwest slip to more than a month, on top of a $1,000 demand surcharge, to prevent overloading the network.

A Huge Number of Teens Regularly Talk to an AI, But Don't Always Feel Good About It

Happily, the younger generation still prefers in-person friendships—for now. Big Tech companies are rapidly developing AI 'companion' tech, and adding it to new corners of the internet.