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Scientists refine estimates, but can't yet rule out an impact

The latest figures from the European Space Agency (ESA) on the trajectory of asteroid 2024 YR4 show a reduction in uncertainty around the object's orbit while the probability of impact remains low.…

Because 4G notspots aren't much good to anyone

Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile plan to open a research hub this summer to test and validate the integration of orbital services with terrestrial cellphone networks.…

Microsoft suggests a move to the cloud

Microsoft has issued administrators a 60-day warning – driver synchronization using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) will be deprecated.…

15GB of sensitive files traced back to former software biz

Typically shoppers can expect to find tie-dye t-shirts, broken lamps and old disco records at flea markets, now it seems storage drives filled with huge volumes of sensitive data can be added to that list.…

NGMN reports what telcos want, but admits most can be delivered by 5G

Mobile operators are pushing for consensus on the key components of next-gen 6G networks, warning that a new radio interface could add complexity – though they acknowledge it would also allow for higher data rates.…

The FOSS world has replicated most of it in Lazarus

Delphi is still very much with us, but the FOSS world also has its own, largely compatible, GUI-based Object Pascal environment – and it's worth a look.…

Also hammers another nail into Cortana's coffin with the end of Location History

Microsoft had a Valentine's Day gift for Windows Insiders, firing another arrow into the heart of Cortana while also attempting to soothe European privacy concerns.…

Very unlikely, but could make for a neat light show if it does

There is a chance, albeit slim, that asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit the Moon, creating a new crater and an explosion that might just be visible from Earth.…

Showbiz members' passport scans already plastered online

A London talent agency has reported itself to the UK's data protection watchdog after the Rhysida ransomware crew last week claimed it had attacked the business, which represents luminaries of stage and screen.…

Analyst tells El Reg to expect more of this across hardware brands

Acer has become one of the first major computer makers to confirm it will hike laptop prices in the US, citing fresh import tariffs on Chinese-made hardware imposed by the Trump administration.…

PLUS: DOGE web design disappoints; FBI stops crypto scams; Zacks attacked again; and more!

Infosec In Brief  A security researcher has found that Google could leak the email addresses of YouTube channels, which wasn’t good because the search and ads giant promised not to do that.…

Because stealing your credentials, banking info, and IP just wasn’t enough

A new variant of Snake Keylogger is making the rounds, primarily hitting Windows users across Asia and Europe. This strain also uses the BASIC-like scripting language AutoIt to deploy itself, adding an extra layer of obfuscation to help it slip past detection.…

What do Redditors think? Well, it wouldn't be Reddit if they were happy

Redditors love a topic to gripe about, and this week the focus will likely be on CEO Steve Huffman's claim that paywalled content is coming to the so-called Front Page of the Internet.…

Our first look at the default desktop for Fedora 42 and Ubuntu 'Plucky Puffin'

The next version of the default desktop for most of the big Linux distros is in beta. Here's what to expect next month, or soon thereafter.…

Called it an 'incident' in SEC filing, but encrypted apps and data exfiltration suggest Lee just can’t say the R word

US newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises is blaming its recent service disruptions on a "cybersecurity attack," per a regulatory filing, and is the latest company to avoid using the dreaded R word.…

Roses are red, violets are blue, CVE-2024-53704 is sweet for a ransomware crew

updated  Miscreants are actively abusing a high-severity authentication bypass bug in unpatched internet-facing SonicWall firewalls following the public release of proof-of-concept exploit code.…

Meanwhile, on-prem version of 23ai remains uncertain

Oracle has postponed the end of support date for its popular 19c database as users await news of a mainstream on-prem version of its latest database, 23ai.…

Lions juggling chainsaws are fun to watch, but you wouldn't want them trimming your trees

Opinion  Nobody likes The Man. When a traffic cop tells you to straighten up and slow down or else, profound thanks are rarely the first words on your lips. Then you drive past a car embedded in a tree, surrounded by blue lights and cutting equipment. Perhaps Officer Dibble had a point.…

There's everything to play for, but there ain't no Play Store

Huawei is bringing its triple-fold Mate XT smartphone to a global audience, but with an eye-watering reported price tag, the question is – who will want to buy it?…

Integrations with third-party software await chosen provider

A UK electrical infrastructure biz is seeking a systems integrator to help it migrate from a 25-year-old SAP ERP system to the latest S/4HANA platform in a contract set to be worth almost a quarter of its annual turnover.…