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Digital services company financial performance

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Net Digital raises 2026 guidance following strong half-year results

The digital services sector has seen positive financial reporting from major providers. Gen Digital reported strong second quarter fiscal 2027 results, with revenue reaching $1.37 billion, a 12 percent year-over-year inc

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Grand Theft Auto VI development and release updates

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Latest: Grand Theft Auto VI pre-loading begins ahead of November 19 launch

Rockstar Games is finalizing Grand Theft Auto VI for its scheduled November 19, 2026, release on PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X/S. Digital pre-orders have reportedly surpassed 7.7 million units globally, with

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VPN service provider subscription promotions

12 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: VPN providers launch Black Friday deals and free services

Major VPN providers have introduced various promotional subscription plans to attract users seeking internet security and data privacy. In early September, Proton and NordVPN announced discounts. Proton offered its Plus

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BlackX UEFI bootkit targeting diplomatic agencies

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: BlackX bootkit bypasses Windows Secure Boot

Researchers have identified a new UEFI bootkit named BlackX, which targets diplomatic agencies in Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. Attributed with medium confidence to the Chinese state-sponsored actor APT41, th

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Italy intensifies fight against fraud targeting elderly

52 clusters · 351 sources · last updated

Latest: Carabinieri launch fraud prevention campaign in Calabria

By late 2026, Italy had intensified its response to a wave of impersonation and digital scams targeting elderly citizens. Data from the Rimini region indicates a rising trend, with the proportion of fraud victims over 65

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Antivirus software availability and performance

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Microsoft, ESET, and Bitdefender offer antivirus solutions for Windows and Mac

Cybersecurity providers offer various protection options for Windows and macOS users. Microsoft Defender is noted for its high malware detection score of 99.7% and its integration into Windows 10 and 11, where it enters

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GTA VI launch, marketing surge and security threats

157 clusters · 1481 sources · last updated

Latest: Cyberleek halts GTA 6 leaks after cryptocurrency target fails

Rockstar Games is preparing for the November 19, 2026, release of Grand Theft Auto VI on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series X|S. The campaign has been disrupted by the hacker collective Cybe

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Global consumer and professional trust in AI

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Kantar Insights report highlights consumer trust gap in AI marketing

Recent reports highlight growing concerns and trust gaps regarding artificial intelligence across different sectors. In New Zealand, the Avast 2026 Safe Tech Report identified an ‘AI confidence trap,’ where a majority of

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