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Fixes roll out after Meccha Chameleon servers infected with malware, Discord hacked
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ClickLock Mac malware locks apps until you give in
A new Mac malware campaign called ClickLock tricks users into infecting their own computers by disguising itself as a routine “verify you are human” check, then asking them to copy and paste a command into the Terminal app. Once run, the command quietly downloads malicious software while displaying a fake progress bar, and a subsequent…
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Say Goodbye to Mel Gibson’s Oscar-Winning WWII Masterpiece
Mel Gibson’s 2016 World War II drama *Hacksaw Ridge* is set to leave Netflix in the US on 31 July 2026, though it will remain available on Paramount Plus. The film, which follows conscientious objector Desmond Doss during the Battle of Okinawa, is widely regarded as one of the highlights of Gibson’s directing career and…
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Angelina Jolie among Hollywood stars hit by ‘huge data breach after contact details exposed’, cybersecurity expert claims
A cybersecurity expert has claimed that Angelina Jolie is among a number of Hollywood stars whose personal contact details have been exposed in what has been described as a huge data breach. The claim raises concerns about the security of celebrities’ private information and the potential for it to be misused, though full details of…
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The super state school being torn apart by a cabal of ‘woke’, left-wing parents who say it’s ‘too strict’ to teach their children
A high-performing state school in England has become the focus of internal conflict, with a group of parents described as “woke” and left-wing objecting that the school’s discipline policies are too strict for their children. The dispute highlights a broader tension in English education between schools that enforce strict behavioural codes to drive up standards…
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Simon Pegg’s Criminally Overlooked Thriller Is Officially Moving Forward With Season 3
Simon Pegg’s Channel 4 cyber-thriller “The Undeclared War” is being lined up for a third series, following supportive comments from Pegg and co-star Hannah Khalique-Brown. The show, which pairs a grounded espionage story with Pegg’s established fame from the Cornetto Trilogy and the Mission: Impossible franchise, has been praised by critics but has struggled to…
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Warner Bros. Sues Amazon, Accusing Company of “Seeking to Pirate Away Employees” in Hiring of Former HBO Max Exec Pia Barlow
Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing it of unlawfully poaching contracted employees, using the hiring of former HBO Max executive Pia Barlow as a key example. The suit, filed on Tuesday, alleges intentional interference with contractual relations, breach of contract, intentional interference with prospective economic advantage and unfair competition, and matters…
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Apple TV sets Neuromancer premiere for January 2027
Apple TV has confirmed that its long-awaited adaptation of William Gibson’s seminal 1984 novel Neuromancer will premiere on 22 January 2027, finally bringing the cyberpunk touchstone to screen after decades of stalled development attempts. The ten-episode series is being closely watched given the novel’s outsized influence on the visual style and themes of the cyberpunk…
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Neuromancer teaser reveals Callum Turner as hacker Case in Apple TV series
Apple TV has released the first teaser for “Neuromancer,” a ten-episode drama adaptation of William Gibson’s seminal 1984 cyberpunk novel, confirming Callum Turner as lead character Case, a burnt-out hacker drawn into corporate espionage and crime. The project, created by Graham Roland and JD Dillard, who directs the pilot, marks a long-awaited screen version of…
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The hacker who humiliated spyware makers and was never caught
Phineas Fisher is portrayed as an elusive hacktivist whose attacks on commercial spyware firms exposed their operations and helped reveal how surveillance technology was sold to governments. Their 2015 breach of Italy’s Hacking Team was particularly consequential, releasing a vast cache of internal material that enabled reporting on alleged abuses and is seen by some…