December 9, 2025
Microsoft reports 7.8-rated zero day, plus 56 more in December Patch Tuesday
Plus critical critical Notepad++, Ivanti, and Fortinet updates, and one of these patches an under-attack security hole Happy December Patch Tuesday to all who celebrate. This month's patch party includes one Microsoft flaw under exploitation, plus two others listed as publicly known – but just 57 CVEs in…
Porsche panic in Russia as pricey status symbols forget how to car
Satellite silence trips immobilizers, leaving owners stuck Hundreds of Porsches in Russia were rendered immobile last week, raising speculation of a hack, but the German carmaker tells The Register that its vehicles are secure.…
As humanoid robots enter the mainstream, security pros flag the risk of botnets on legs
Have we learned nothing from sci-fi films and TV shows? Interview Imagine botnets in physical form and you've got a pretty good idea of what could go wrong with the influx of AI-infused humanoid robots expected to integrate into society over the next few decades.…
UK to Europe: The time to counter Russia’s information war machine is now
Foreign secretary set to address senior diplomats later today The UK's foreign secretary is calling for closer collaboration with Europe to combat the growing threat of information warfare as hybrid attacks target countries on the continent.…
UK finally vows to look at 35-year-old Computer Misuse Act
As Portugal gives researchers a pass under cybersecurity law Portugal has become the latest country to carve out protections for researchers under its cybersecurity law.…
Whitehall rejects £1.8B digital ID price tag – but won’t say what it will cost
Officials insist OBR relied on 'early estimate' and real figure won't emerge until next year The head of the department delivering the UK government's digital identity scheme has rejected the £1.8 billion cost forecast by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), but is not willing to provide an…