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Taiwan's benchmark TAIEX index has surged to record highs, rallying over 570 points at one open to reclaim the 48,000 level, driven by strength in energy and mineral stocks and a rally in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index. Foreign and institutional investors bought a net NT$29.2 billion, with the market gaining 1,814 points in the third quarter. Broader Asian markets also rose as weak U.S. jobs data eased expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes, with Japanese stocks surging in tandem.
- 2Germany marks monthly Digital Independence Day to leave Big Tech●📅 Heute ist Digital Independence Day: Jeden ersten Sonntag im Monat gibt es landesweit Aktionen, um Stück für Stück zu d
Germany's Digital Independence Day takes place on the first Sunday of each month, with nationwide events encouraging people to switch step by step to democratic, privacy-friendly alternatives to major US tech platforms. Providers such as Google and Microsoft are the main targets, and institutions like Berlin's adult education centres are offering year-round courses and workshops on moving away from them.
- 3Penn State launches contest for innovative AI use in research▼Contest invites examples of innovative use of AI in research
Penn State has opened a contest inviting examples of innovative applications of artificial intelligence in research. The competition seeks to highlight creative ways researchers are using AI tools, from data analysis to study design. Details on judging criteria, prizes and deadlines were not included in the announcement, but the initiative signals growing institutional interest in showcasing responsible, cutting-edge AI practices across academic disciplines.
- 4Danish Police and GDPR Probe Open Into DTU Breach▼DTU Breach Fallout: Denmark Police, GDPR Probe Open [2026]
Danish police have opened an investigation into a data breach at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), with a separate GDPR probe also underway. The dual-track response signals regulators treat the incident as a potentially serious data protection failure, and attention is now on what data was exposed and who was responsible.
- 5Value Chain Risk Institute sponsors JawnCon 0x3 at Arcadia University●The Value Chain Risk Institute is proud to sponsor JawnCon 0x3, October 16 to 18 at Arcadia University. JawnCon is what
The Value Chain Risk Institute is sponsoring JawnCon 0x3, a community-run cybersecurity conference taking place October 16 to 18 at Arcadia University. The nonprofit, which publishes open data on software supply chain risk, describes JawnCon as hands-on, welcoming, and run by practitioners passionate about their work.
- 6Leveraged Funds Cut Bitcoin Futures Shorts by 5,300 BTC●Leveraged Funds Cut Bitcoin Futures Shorts by 5,300 BTC-Equivalent While Open Interest Contracts CFTC data shows leverag
CFTC data shows leveraged funds reduced their Bitcoin futures short positions by 5,300 BTC-equivalent in the week to September 29. However, long positions also shrank during the same period, and total open interest across Bitcoin futures contracts fell 13.3%. Analysts are weighing whether the reduction in shorts signals bullish sentiment among leveraged traders or simply a broad pullback from futures markets, with falling open interest suggesting overall deleveraging rather than a clear directional bet.
- 7Webinar to examine systemic risks of AI chatbots●Don’t miss our next FREE webinar Better interventions: AI chatbots must not be the new social media Part of the Data Cen
The Open Data Institute is hosting a free webinar titled 'Better interventions: AI chatbots must not be the new social media', part of its Data-Centric AI series. A panel of experts will discuss how to investigate AI systems for systemic risks and put early oversight in place, drawing comparisons with the harms that went unchecked during the rise of social media platforms.
- 8Get Access raises $5M to open late-stage startup deals to insiders▼Get Access raises $5M to open late-stage startup deals to tech insiders
Get Access has raised $5 million to broaden access to late-stage startup investment deals, traditionally reserved for large institutional investors, to insiders across the tech industry. The funding will support the platform's mission of democratizing pre-IPO opportunities. The news was picked up by startup and venture data outlet Dealroom.
- 9Why Flagstar's AI agents have no internet access●Why Flagstar’s AI agents don’t have access to internet
Flagstar Bank is drawing attention for its decision to keep its AI agents cut off from the open internet. The approach is being discussed as an example of how financial institutions are limiting AI tools to internal data and tasks, reducing risks around data leaks, errors and security breaches when deploying agentic systems in banking.
- 10DIVD reports compromise via chained Zammad vulnerabilities●DIVD reported a compromise involving two chained Zammad vulnerabilities, with session hijacking, remote code execution,
The Dutch Institute for Vulnerability Disclosure has reported a security compromise involving two chained vulnerabilities in the open-source ticketing system Zammad. The attack combined session hijacking, remote code execution, privilege escalation and data exfiltration, showing how separate flaws in a single service can be combined into a full intrusion path. Security professionals are circulating the report as a case study in chained exploits and the importance of patching interconnected components.