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CERT‑In has identified an AI‑driven threat actor, dubbed Crafty Falcon, that is targeting Indian BFSI organizations, cryptocurrency exchanges, and digital asset providers. The attackers employ publicly available AI‑powered tools such as ARTEX, PentAGI, Cairn, and CyberStrikeAI to launch automated, high‑speed attack chains, generate tailored scripts, and adapt payloads in real time. The campaigns exploit exposed APIs and privileged endpoints, enabling rapid fraudulent fund transfers, log deletion, and endpoint tampering. CERT‑In’s alert follows a prior warning on similar [...]

Sequoia Capital announced a sweeping reorganization in a memo titled “The Sequoia of Tomorrow.” The firm will close its London office, shut down its Arc accelerator and Scouts program, merge early‑stage and growth teams, flatten its partnership structure, and eliminate the Monday partner meeting. It has raised about $10 billion in new funds and will refocus on a smaller, Bay‑Area‑centric team, citing a 20‑year expansion that created hierarchy. The changes signal a strategic shift toward concentrated, high‑impact investments. [...]

Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is presented as a legend being passed down, opening with a tapestry that frames the story as a valuable narrative for future generations. Producers Eiji Aonuma and Hidemaro Fujibayashi emphasize the remake’s role in training younger developers, allowing them to study the original game before creating their own interpretations. The interview highlights how revisiting the classic 3D Zelda formula reinforces core elements of exploration and discovery while integrating modern [...]

Last week, hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance wallets, the largest financial heist ever. Binance froze nearly $3 billion, but the breach still dominated headlines. Security researcher Christopher Lopez and others suspect the attack began on a Mac, echoing the $1.5 billion Bybit theft that also started on a developer’s Mac. Mac users, especially DevOps and crypto professionals, have faced increasing malware and social‑engineering attacks, raising concerns about platform security.

Apple plans to launch a second‑generation MacBook Neo in the first half of 2027, with supply‑chain sources reporting a forecast of 16 million units—double the 8 million units shipped in 2026. The first‑generation model, released in March 2026, achieved record sales, prompting Apple to double production and helping the company counter a global PC sales slump. The new model is expected to feature an A19 processor, up to 12 GB of memory, and a broader color palette.

A24 confirmed NASA’s request to screen the documentary “You Can See Everything” on the International Space Station, marking the first time the film will be shown outside Earth. The film, directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, opened in North America with a limited release and quickly topped the box‑office charts, sparking global demand. Sony Pictures will distribute the movie in Germany, Latin America, South Korea, and other territories, while the UK and France will see releases on November 20 [...]

Orange has joined the Acceleronix‑IDEMIA In‑Factory Profile Provisioning (IFPP) program, enabling manufacturers to load quantum‑safe eSIM operator profiles onto devices during production. The partnership allows OEMs to produce a single hardware configuration for all markets, eliminating regional SIM variants and ensuring devices are ready to connect from first power‑on. The IFPP solution follows GSMA SGP.41, works across all eSIM form factors, and will be demonstrated at electronica 2026.

Nintendo reported that its Switch 2 sold 26.35 million units since launch, a 37.4% decline from the same period last year. In the July‑September 2026 quarter, 6.49 million Switch 2 units were sold, compared with 10.36 million in the previous year’s quarter. The console remains the fastest‑selling Nintendo system, outperforming contemporaries such as Sony’s PS5 and Microsoft’s Xbox Series X|S. Despite lower hardware sales, Switch 2 game revenue rose 18.8%, driven by titles like Rhythm Heaven Groove and Splatoon Raiders.