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+1 source·20 August 2026 · 19:25 UTC

Fake CAPTCHA pages push malware that kills 145 security processes; attackers use signed vulnerable driver to disable endpoint defenses

The campaign leverages ErrTraffic, a malware-as-a-service platform sold for $380 per month, and uses Polygon smart contracts to rotate command servers. Cruciferra's EDR killer abuses a signed but vulnerable driver, DCRCVDrv.sys, to terminate processes from Microsoft, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, and others.

+1 source·20 August 2026 · 19:25 UTC

Game Science releases 15-minute Black Myth: Zhong Kui gameplay trailer; sword-wielding demon hunter's grounded combat contrasts with Wukong's acrobatic style

The trailer arrives exactly one year after the game's reveal at gamescom Opening Night Live 2025, and on the same date Wukong launched in 2024. Footage from a work-in-progress build at 21:9 aspect ratio racked up over a million views in its first day, with Chinese audiences comparing its presentation to a Netflix-level production.

+1 source·20 August 2026 · 19:14 UTC

Kia reveals India-spec Sorento, begins production at Anantapur ahead of September 4 launch; hybrid gets AWD, AI assistant

The Sorento marks Kia's first hybrid and first ICE-powered three-row SUV in India, with the hybrid producing 238hp and 380Nm. Expected pricing is ₹30-35 lakh, competing with the Skoda Kodiaq, Volkswagen Tayron, and Jeep Meridian.

+1 source·20 August 2026 · 18:55 UTC

Meta AI's new Mac app adds system-wide dictation and screen sharing; business tools gain ad analysis, competitor benchmarking, and report creation

The dictation works across all apps, similar to Wispr Flow, Superwhisper, and Monologue. Businesses can ask Meta AI to review 90 days of ad data and turn findings into a three-slide presentation, with recurring tasks for regular updates.

+1 source·20 August 2026 · 18:55 UTC

Nothing OS 5.0 based on Android 17 'coming soon' with August 25 unveiling; Phone (1), Phone (2), and CMF Phone 1 miss the cut

The update is already in a closed beta under NDA, so concrete details won't surface until the announcement at 12:00 CEST. Ten devices are in line for the update, including the Phone (3) and Phone (4a) series, while older models will still get security patches through mid-2027.

+1 source·20 August 2026 · 18:55 UTC

CMF Buds Neo launched in India with active noise cancellation, 52-hour total battery life, and ₹1,999 price tag

The earbuds feature 12.4mm dynamic drivers, four microphones, and Bluetooth 6.0 with support for AAC and SBC codecs. They offer up to 35dB ANC, IP55 rating, and will be available on Flipkart starting August 26.

+2 sources·20 August 2026 · 18:40 UTC

Washington State University researchers develop custom electronic skin for prosthetics that senses temperature and pressure; work published in Cell Reports Physical Science

The sensor modules snap together like Legos without adhesives, and the team has submitted an invention disclosure for a provisional patent. They are now working on an actuator to convert signals into nerve stimulation, aiming for full bionic skin.

·20 August 2026 · 16:28 UTC

Bitcoin soars above $70,000 after Trump hosts crypto executives at White House, urges passage of CLARITY Act

The event preceded the CFTC's first Innovation Advisory Committee meeting, and the guest list included Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev. The CLARITY Act, passed by the House last July, would classify most tokens as digital commodities under the CFTC, with some as SEC-regulated securities.

+2 sources·20 August 2026 · 16:28 UTC

SEBI study: 88.5% of F&O traders under 30 lost money in FY26; total losses hit ₹91,685 crore as participation fell 18%

Traders earning below ₹5 lakh annually made up 73% of participants and accounted for 53% of aggregate losses, while options trading drove 92% of individual losses. Proprietary trading firms still earned ₹44,000 crore in gross profits, with 99% of FPI profits coming from algorithmic trading.

+1 source·20 August 2026 · 16:28 UTC

India allows duty-free imports of 1 million metric tons of raw sugar under Tariff Rate Quota till October 31, 2026, to cap record-high prices ahead of festival season

Sugar prices have surged nearly 40% in two months, prompting the world's biggest consumer to import the sweetener for the first time in nearly a decade. The move follows ex-mill rates hitting record levels due to lower opening stock ahead of the 2026-27 season.

+1 source·20 August 2026 · 14:38 UTC

Flux Mirror uses Gitless GitOps to keep software supply chain under control; JFrog Artifactory flaws enable supply chain attacks

Flux Mirror copies container images byte-for-byte, mirrors Helm charts into OCI registries, and enforces a minimum age for Cosign signatures to block newly signed artifacts. It also carries over SBOMs and build provenance, letting Flux re-check evidence on the cluster.

·20 August 2026 · 13:49 UTC

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro rumored to get 2nm A20 Pro chip with major performance, efficiency, and AI gains; higher production costs may drive price increases

The 2nm process could enable more sophisticated transistor designs, improving density and energy efficiency. A more capable Neural Engine would allow additional on-device AI operations, potentially enhancing Siri, image processing, and writing tools.

·20 August 2026 · 13:49 UTC

Samsung's August 27 Galaxy Event to launch Galaxy S26 FE; leaked specs show Exynos 2500, 4900mAh battery, 45W fast charging

The Galaxy S26 FE will feature a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz display, triple rear cameras (12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto), and a 12MP front camera. It will come in Blueberry, Graphite, and Pistachio, with seven years of Android OS upgrades, positioning it as a more affordable S26 entry.

+2 sources·20 August 2026 · 13:19 UTC

Bitcoin jumps above $72,000 as ETF inflows hit $700 million, largest in months, after White House talks spark optimism

The rally follows a record $2.7 billion short squeeze, the largest since 2021, and comes as the CLARITY Act heads to a Senate cloture vote on September 15. Bitcoin remains down 37% year-over-year, with RSI at 78.3 signaling overbought conditions.