➀ Forensic expert Kirk Garrison identifies unique toolmarks on 3D-printed ghost guns, linking them to specific printers through microscopic patterns in filament layers;

➁ The method can narrow investigations but faces limitations from variable factors like nozzle settings and print bed positioning;

➂ This pioneering forensic approach, though unproven in court, highlights growing efforts to combat untraceable weapons amid challenges in 3D printing regulation.

➀ A former UK National Crime Agency officer stole 50 bitcoins (now worth $6M) during Silk Road 2.0 investigation;

➁ The theft remained undetected for 4 years until the case's prime suspect exposed the missing funds;

➂ Digital evidence from hidden notebooks and iPhone led to the officer's conviction and 66-month sentence.

➀ Security researchers exposed vulnerabilities in McDonald's McHire chatbot using password '123456', compromising 64 million applicants' data;

➀ The breach revealed names, contact details, work preferences, and authentication tokens through API flaws;

➂ Paradox resolved the vulnerabilities within a day after disclosure, highlighting systemic security failures in enterprise systems.

➀ A wireless security vulnerability in U.S. trains, allowing unauthorized brake activation via $500 hardware, has persisted since 2012 despite researcher warnings;

➁ The American Association of Railways (AAR) dismissed the issue as 'theoretical' for over a decade until CISA's 2025 public advisory forced action;

➂ Implementation of a patch is delayed until 2027, raising concerns about rail safety and systemic negligence in critical infrastructure.

➀ Mitsubishi launched industrial controllers certified by TÜV Rheinland for cybersecurity under IEC 62443 standards, featuring encrypted communication and access controls;

➁ Two models introduced: MXF (8–16 axes, 30MB memory) for packaging/labeling applications, and MXR (16–256 axes, 100–150MB memory) for semiconductor manufacturing and high-precision systems;

➂ Utilizes CC-Link IE TSN for synchronized communication with cycles as low as 125μs, enhancing multi-axis coordination in industrial environments.

➀ The district of Mayen-Koblenz and Hochschule Koblenz collaborate on the RIOT project, enhancing flood warning systems using IoT and dual network technology for resilient data transmission;

➀ The project integrates LoRaWAN gateways and redundant connectivity to ensure real-time water level monitoring during crises, supported by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI);

➂ Solutions developed under the "Public Money, Public Code" principle will be open-source, enabling broader regional adoption as part of the Smart Region MYK10 initiative.

➀ Activision suspended Call of Duty: WWII servers after hackers exploited unpatched RCE vulnerabilities, gaining unauthorized PC control;

➁ The 2017 game's P2P matchmaking system and outdated anti-cheat tech (pre-Ricochet) amplified security risks;

➂ Hackers triggered Notepad pop-ups, forced shutdowns, and illicit content injections, prompting Microsoft Store removal despite Steam/Game Pass availability.

➀ A 2024 Pew Research survey reveals 48% of U.S. teens believe social media has a mostly negative impact, up from 32% in 2022, with mental health as a key concern;

➁ 55% of parents express extreme concern about teen mental health, while 35% of teens share similar worries for their generation;

➂ Social media is cited as the top threat to mental health by 44% of parents and 22% of teens, with bullying and societal pressures also highlighted in personal accounts.

➀ Developer Michael Lynch discovered an insecure RMA status portal at goHardDrive, exposing customer names, addresses, and contact details through sequential RMA number guessing;

➁ Despite adding ZIP code and house number verification, the 4.2 million permutation vulnerability remained exploitable via brute-force attacks;

➂ The company closed the portal and offered Lynch a $20 refund instead of industry-standard bug bounty rewards, raising concerns about data security practices.

➀ Brazilian watchdog Procon-SP challenges Nintendo's EULA clause allowing account bans/device bricking as 'abusive'；

➁ Nintendo enforces strict anti-piracy measures, including disabling consoles for using Mig Flash cartridges；

➂ Legal dispute escalates as Switch 2 faces unprecedented demand and supply shortages

➀ The Fraunhofer FHR Wachtberg-Forum highlighted radar technology's critical role in military and civilian security across land, sea, air, and space, with Bundeswehr Space Command emphasizing space domain awareness;

➁ A strategic partnership with Quantum Systems was announced, advancing drone-based surveillance and radar innovation for defense applications;

➂ The event showcased cognitive RF systems, experimental radar technologies, and interdisciplinary collaboration to address evolving global security challenges.

➀ U.S. Department of Justice dismantled 29 North Korean 'laptop farms' across 16 states, uncovering IT workers who fraudulently obtained jobs at over 100 U.S. companies to fund nuclear programs;

➁ Operatives used VPNs, stolen identities, and U.S.-based collaborators to bypass sanctions, with some stealing $900,000 in cryptocurrency;

➂ Google Cloud reports expanded North Korean operations in Europe, while AI tools complicate detection of fraudulent job applicants.

① Bitcoin Depot accuses law enforcement of overreach for forcibly opening crypto ATMs to seize cash meant for scam victims, claiming it violates banking laws;

② The company argues funds in ATMs legally belong to them, and improper seizures "create another victim";

③ Lack of crypto transaction understanding leads to destructive enforcement methods, while scammers increasingly exploit such ATMs due to anonymity challenges.

➀ Epic Games won a lawsuit against a Fortnite player who used DMA devices to cheat in 839 tournaments, resulting in a $175,000 fine and a lifetime ban;

➁ The penalty amount was calculated as 25 times the player's $6,850 winnings, based on $200 per copyright violation across 839 matches;

➂ This follows Epic's prior legal actions against cheating, including forcing another player to issue a public apology and return earnings.

➀ Universität Bremen collaborates with ANEDO GmbH and SEGNO Industrie Automation to develop a modular edge-computing system combined with AI for real-time condition monitoring of mobile machinery in ports and construction;

➁ The system employs a cloud-based platform and transfer learning to analyze data, predict failures, and reduce reliance on extensive field data, improving cost efficiency;

➂ Enhanced data security measures with encryption and a user-friendly monitoring app aim to prevent unauthorized access and support industrial digitization.

➀ A Columbia Journalism Review study reveals generative AI search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini provided incorrect answers to over 60% of queries, with Grok 3 failing 94% of tests;

➁ Premium AI tools performed worse than free versions, often delivering overly confident yet inaccurate responses;

➂ These tools bypassed source citations, fabricated links, and disrupted traffic to original content providers, challenging digital content ecosystems.

➀ A critical directory traversal vulnerability (CVE-2025-6218) in WinRAR allows attackers to hijack directory paths and execute malicious code via malicious archives;

➁ Impacted versions (WinRAR 7.11 and earlier) pose high confidentiality risks, scoring 7.8/10 on CVSS;

➂ RARLAB has released WinRAR 7.12 Beta 1 with security patches, urging immediate manual updates for Windows users.

❶ The article emphasizes the importance of transparency in AI decision-making, particularly in fields like medical diagnostics and recruitment, where understanding the rationale behind AI outputs is critical for trust and model improvement.

❷ It highlights two main focuses of Explainable AI (XAI): enhancing data/model quality for engineers and addressing ethical requirements to provide user-centric explanations, ensuring responsible AI deployment.

❸ The whitepaper advocates advancing XAI research, standardizing tools for large-scale models, integrating XAI into AI education, and encouraging corporate adoption to foster collaboration between human expertise and machine learning.

➀ The UK House of Lords Committee will hold a session with space industry leaders to discuss the space economy, domestic launch capabilities, and national security implications;

➁ Expert panels include representatives from techUK, Maersk, Orbex, and independent advisors, addressing topics like orbital launch plans and economic impacts;

➂ The Committee's final report will be submitted to the government in autumn 2025, with proceedings available for public viewing via Parliament TV.