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Microsoft Disrupts Lumma Malware Operation Behind Massive Password Theft - ctrlf5
Microsoft Disrupts Lumma Malware Operation Behind Massive Password Theft

Microsoft, in coordination with law enforcement agencies, has disrupted the Lumma malware operation—an aggressive password-stealing campaign that infected over 394,000 Windows computers worldwide, particularly in Brazil, Europe, and the United States. Through a civil lawsuit, Microsoft obtained a court order to take control of more than 2,300 domains that were part of Lumma’s command-and-control infrastructure. […]

Microsoft Unveils Aurora: An AI Model That Accurately Predicts Weather, Air Quality, and Natural Disasters - ctrlf5
Microsoft Unveils Aurora: An AI Model That Accurately Predicts Weather, Air Quality, and Natural Disasters

Microsoft has introduced a new artificial intelligence model named Aurora, designed to forecast atmospheric phenomena like air quality, hurricanes, typhoons, and more — with remarkable speed and accuracy. In a recent paper published in Nature and detailed in a company blog post, Microsoft highlighted how Aurora surpasses traditional meteorological models in both precision and efficiency. […]

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How Forward-Looking Tech Leaders Are Reimagining Collaboration in 2025 (And How You Can Too) - ctrlf5
How Forward-Looking Tech Leaders Are Reimagining Collaboration in 2025 (And How You Can Too)

AI may be rewriting the rules, but the winning formula for future-ready teams still centers on people: adaptability, cross-functionality, and human intelligence. In a world shaped by AI acceleration, geopolitical shifts, and remote-first realities, collaboration is undergoing a profound transformation. What was once a static structure of roles and responsibilities is now a dynamic flow […]

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EU, US, and Allies Dismantle Global Malware Network in Major Cybercrime Crackdown - ctrlf5
EU, US, and Allies Dismantle Global Malware Network in Major Cybercrime Crackdown

Authorities from the European Union, United States, and Canada have dismantled a vast malware infrastructure as part of Operation Endgame, a sweeping international effort targeting cybercriminals behind some of the world’s most dangerous malware. Over 300 servers were taken offline and 20 international arrest warrants were issued, according to a statement from Eurojust, the EU […]

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Apple Integrates Brain-Computer Interface Support Into Its Accessibility Suite - ctrlf5
Apple Integrates Brain-Computer Interface Support Into Its Accessibility Suite

Apple has taken a major leap in accessibility innovation with the introduction of a brain-computer interface (BCI) protocol integrated into its Switch Control feature. Announced on Tuesday, this protocol enables iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS devices to support direct interaction via neural signals—letting users control devices without physical input or voice commands. One of the first […]

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Microsoft Pushes for Smarter, Collaborative AI Agents with Long-Term Memory - ctrlf5
Microsoft Pushes for Smarter, Collaborative AI Agents with Long-Term Memory

Microsoft is laying the groundwork for a future where AI “agents” from different companies can work seamlessly together—and remember past interactions more effectively. Ahead of its annual Build developer conference in Seattle on May 19, Microsoft’s Chief Technology Officer Kevin Scott shared the company’s vision during a briefing at its Redmond, Washington headquarters. The focus: […]

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OpenAI Unveils New AI Agent to Supercharge Software Development - ctrlf5
OpenAI Unveils New AI Agent to Supercharge Software Development

OpenAI has released a research preview of a powerful new AI agent designed to streamline software engineering tasks, marking a significant step forward in one of AI’s fastest-growing application areas. The tool, called Codex, can handle multiple development responsibilities simultaneously—including writing code, debugging, running tests, and answering questions about a company’s codebase. Built on a […]

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Why Custom Software Is the Silent Growth Engine for Modern Enterprises - ctrlf5
Why Custom Software Is the Silent Growth Engine for Modern Enterprises

While off-the-shelf software offers a fast start, it often hits a ceiling just when your business needs to scale, pivot, or innovate. For medium and large enterprises navigating rapid growth, complex ecosystems, and competitive pressure, custom software has quietly become the most strategic lever for long-term success. At ControlF5, we’ve spent over a decade helping […]

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New Study Reveals AIs Can Make Group Decisions and Sway Each Other’s Opinions - ctrlf5
New Study Reveals AIs Can Make Group Decisions and Sway Each Other’s Opinions

Artificial intelligence systems are capable of making collective decisions and even persuading one another to change course—without any human input—according to a groundbreaking new study by researchers at City St George’s, University of London. In a first-of-its-kind experiment, scientists tested how groups of AI agents behave in social scenarios traditionally used to study human decision-making. […]