ComputingScience

Breakthroughs in Biocomputing, Human Evolution and Cosmic Expansion Challenge Scientific Paradigms

Scientists are networking human brain organoids into biological computers while evolutionary research suggests environmental lead shaped ancient human brains. Meanwhile, physicists propose a model explaining universal expansion without dark matter, potentially revolutionizing cosmology.

Brain Organoids Pioneer Biological Computing Era

Researchers at Swiss startup FinalSpark have reportedly engineered a revolutionary computing system using networks of human brain organoids cultivated from stem cells, according to recent reports. This breakthrough represents the first practical implementation of computing using living neural tissue, with electrodes accessing impulses within the organoid network to process information.

CybersecuritySoftware

Microsoft Issues Critical Security Update With Federal Mandate Deadline

Cybersecurity officials have issued an urgent two-week update deadline for critical Windows vulnerabilities already being exploited. The flaws affect legacy code installed by default on all Microsoft systems, with one requiring complete driver removal.

Federal Agencies Face Mandatory Windows Update Deadline

Federal Civilian Executive Branch agencies have been given a strict two-week deadline to patch critical Microsoft Windows vulnerabilities, according to reports from cybersecurity authorities. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added two specific Windows flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, requiring federal agencies to remediate them by October 28 under Binding Operational Directive 22-01.

CybersecurityGovernment

Federal Agencies Face Dual Threats as Hackers Dox Officials and Surveillance Networks Draw Scrutiny

A hacking collective has published personal information for hundreds of DHS, FBI, and DOJ officials. Meanwhile, new revelations show multiple federal agencies accessed controversial license plate surveillance networks. These developments come amid broader cybersecurity concerns affecting election infrastructure and critical systems.

Federal Officials Targeted in Major Doxing Incident

Hackers associated with the cybercriminal collective known as “the Com” have published personal information of hundreds of federal law enforcement officials, according to reports from 404 Media. The leaked data reportedly includes spreadsheets containing personal details of 680 Department of Homeland Security officials, 170 FBI officials, and 190 Department of Justice officials. In some cases, the information included home addresses rather than work locations.

ComputingSoftware

Microsoft Rolls Out Windows 11 2025 Update to All Eligible Windows 10 and 11 PCs

Microsoft has announced broad deployment of the Windows 11 2025 Update, making it available to all eligible Windows 10 and 11 users. The update introduces several new features including “Hey Copilot” voice activation and a 64-bit lightweight CLI editor. Users must enable the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” setting to access the new version.

Windows 11 2025 Update Now Widely Available

Microsoft has reportedly removed the final safeguard hold that was preventing widespread deployment of Windows 11 25H2, according to recent company announcements. Sources indicate the Windows 11 2025 Update is now available to all eligible devices running either Windows 10 or Windows 11, marking a significant milestone in the operating system’s rollout strategy.