Social media falsely accuses a namesake after the Trappes attack
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In this edition
Business
Meta receives its largest financial penalty to dateWired
It adds to payments the courts already require the company to make.
Cybersecurity
Capcom suffers theft involving millions of player data recordsNext
The publisher identifies an intrusion into Capcom ID on 19 October.
Devices
Spotify tightens checks on family subscriptionsArs Technica
People sharing their subscription may have to scan a QR code to verify their eligibility.
Reports publicly detail 6 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
By Vincent Hermann · Next
Microsoft plans to close Arkane, putting 217 jobs at risk
Consultations are nearing their end, and unions are challenging the American company’s plan.
Le Monde Pixels
Signal fixes a flaw that leaves calls open after users hang up
The fix dates from 4 September; the problem becomes public on 20 October 2026.
The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2,026-113,380, affects RingRTC, the software component that manages calls.
By Vincent Hermann · Next
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Science and space
A model proposes a mechanism for ice formation on MarsArs Technica
A cloud stretching 1,000 miles could reveal a phenomenon never directly observed.
An mRNA vaccine cuts melanoma recurrence risk by over 40%
The preparation is tailored to each tumor, with findings reported from a phase 3 trial.
By Fernanda González · Wired
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- Music leads books and films in identifying artificial intelligence useLe Monde Pixels
Music services already identify generated tracks, while other sectors have fewer measures in place.
- Intel gains exemption from US restrictions targeting robots manufactured abroadArs Technica
The manufacturer says imported robotic vehicles are essential to American chip production.
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Technology
Stolen cookies give fraudsters access to accountsThe Guardian Technology
Hackers take over active sessions using the data that keeps users logged in.