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- 1Google releases EmbeddingGemma 2, a lightweight open multimodal embedding model●EmbeddingGemma 2: An open, lightweight multimodal embedding model
Google has announced EmbeddingGemma 2, an open and lightweight multimodal embedding model for developers. The release, detailed on Google's blog, offers compact embeddings that can handle multiple data types while running efficiently on modest hardware. Developers are discussing its potential uses in search, retrieval and on-device applications, and weighing it against other open embedding models now available.
- 2Multiple vulnerabilities discovered in the Linux kernel●Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel
Several security vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel, according to a report circulated widely among developers and security professionals. The findings are prompting discussion about patching, the responsible disclosure process, and which kernel versions are affected. Kernel flaws draw attention because Linux powers servers, cloud infrastructure, Android devices and countless embedded systems worldwide.
- 3Bitdefender warns of malware preinstalled on cheap Android phones●Auf günstigen # Android -Smartphones lauert böse Fracht: Forscher von # Bitdefender warnen vor Schadsoftware, die ab Wer
Security researchers at Bitdefender are warning about malware found embedded deep in the firmware of inexpensive Android smartphones. The malicious software is installed at the factory, meaning it is present on devices before buyers even switch them on, making it difficult to detect or remove. The finding highlights the risks of budget devices from lesser-known manufacturers, and experts are advising users to be cautious when buying very cheap Android hardware.
- 4Microsoft to bring Meta Muse AI agent natively to Windows▼Microsoft announces the Meta Muse agent will launch natively on Windows, alongside powerful on-device AI tools from Perp
Microsoft has announced that the Meta Muse agent will launch natively on Windows, with reports also citing new on-device AI tools from Perplexity aimed at Surface users. The announcement is being shared in technology and cybersecurity circles, where commenters are weighing what a native AI agent built directly into the operating system could mean for Windows, Microsoft's AI strategy and its growing partnership ecosystem.
- 5Low-cost Android phones shipped with firmware-level malware●🤖 "Midnight Mimosa": low-cost Android phones (MediaTek) ship with malware baked into firmware. Bitdefender found system-
Security firm Bitdefender has uncovered a malware campaign dubbed 'Midnight Mimosa' affecting budget Android phones with MediaTek chips. The malware is embedded in the firmware itself, with system-signed packages that silently install apps, carry out ad fraud and turn devices into residential proxies. Thousands of infected devices have been identified across more than 150 countries, with brands such as Doogee and Cubot among those affected.
- 6Midnight Mimosa Malware Preinstalled on Cheap Android Phones●⋅ Midnight Mimosa Malware Found Preinstalled on Low-Cost Android Phones − https:// hackread.com/midnight-mimosa-m alware
Security researchers have identified a new malware strain dubbed Midnight Mimosa that comes preinstalled on low-cost Android devices, meaning buyers are infected before ever using the phone. Because the malware is embedded at the firmware level, factory resets and standard removal methods typically fail. Cybersecurity communities are sharing the findings widely, warning budget-phone buyers to be cautious about unbranded or deeply discounted devices.