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• Commentary: What would happen if the internet went down?

  Rising cyber risks accelerated by generative artificial intelligence are making targeted digital disruptions increasingly probable, even though the global network's decentralized routing prevents an outright total collapse. Shared software dependencies and common sign-in services mean single vulnerabilities can still abruptly disable critical platforms like healthcare claims or banking applications. To prevent operational catastrophes, organizations must prioritize proactive incident response plans and test their…

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• Google weighs cybersecurity role in Pentagon’s Golden Dome project - Bloomberg

  The technology giant is currently evaluating potential involvement to provide digital defense expertise for the Department of Defense. Participating in this defense initiative would expand the company's footprint in federal contracting, though it must balance government defense priorities with ongoing scrutiny from internal and external stakeholders.

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• Applebee’s exposed customers’ personal data after leaving database password in app

  Cybersecurity researcher Robert Wiggins identified the hardcoded credential within the restaurant chain's Android source code using an artificial intelligence tool. The vulnerability granted potential administrative access to customer records, enabling outside parties to freely view or alter personal user data. Parent company Dine Brands remediated the flaw but has not clarified if server activity logs exist to evaluate the full extent of unauthorized intrusions.

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