Factory CEO just accused his VC board advisor of spying for Cognition

TechCrunch - Sep 30, 2026

VC Chris Degnan and former board advisor to Factory AI has taken a job as chief revenue officer for competitor Cognition -- and everyone is arguing on X about it.

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The second day of FHS World 2026 in Dubai brought together some of the hospitality sector’s most influential investors, operators, policymakers and innovators, with discussions ranging from longevity and wellness to artificial intelligence, investment strategy, food security and the changing relationship between hotel owners and operators. Across 25 sessions, a consistent message emerged: hospitality is entering a period in which access to capital and technology alone will not determine success. The industry’s next phase will depend increasingly on disciplined investment, resilient destinations, stronger organisational cultures and the ability to use technology to enhance — rather than replace — the human experience.

Clues to Why a Breakthrough Pancreatic Cancer Drug Eventually Stops Working

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Clues to Why a Breakthrough Pancreatic Cancer Drug Eventually Stops Working

Researchers are asking why patients, like former Senator Ben Sasse, inevitably develop resistance to the drug daraxonrasib.

Viper Image That Caused Alarm in California Was A.I.-Generated

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Viper Image That Caused Alarm in California Was A.I.-Generated

A Gaboon viper, a venomous snake native to equatorial regions of Africa, was supposedly photographed in a tree in Santa Ana, Calif. How could that be? Well, it turns out it wasn’t.

Earth's vital signs are flashing red: Seven of nine key systems have been breached - as scientists warn 'we're rapidly running out of time'

Sep 30, 2026

Earth's vital signs are flashing red: Seven of nine key systems have been breached - as scientists warn 'we're rapidly running out of time'

Earth's life support systems are failing, scientists have warned - as seven out of nine planetary boundaries have now been breached.

Attackers Exploit Zimbra Flaw to Deploy Web Shells and Harvest Authentication Secrets

Sep 30, 2026

Attackers Exploit Zimbra Flaw to Deploy Web Shells and Harvest Authentication Secrets

Threat actors have weaponized a now-patched security flaw in Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) to deploy web shells and access mailbox data, according to findings from the Microsoft Security Research team. The attack exploits CVE-2026-73570 (CVSS score: 8.9), an unauthenticated operating system command injection flaw that can lead to remote code execution when Simple Network Management Protocol

Mystery erupts as US spy satellite explodes… and Space Force won't rule out an attack

Sep 30, 2026

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A US spy satellite has mysteriously exploded in Earth orbit and no one knows why, sparking concerns over what satellites might be next.

Attackers Abuse MSP360 to Deploy ScreenConnect in Dual-RMM Phishing Attacks

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Attackers Abuse MSP360 to Deploy ScreenConnect in Dual-RMM Phishing Attacks

Microsoft has warned of phishing campaigns distributing an installer for the MSP360 Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) software under the guise of meeting invitations, PDF-themed lures, software update prompts, and other social-engineering content. "Once executed, the legitimate MSP360 installer, distributed under a deceptive file name established remote management access on affected

So that's why parents are always so exhausted! Three-year-olds take as many as 30,000 steps a day, study finds

Sep 30, 2026

So that's why parents are always so exhausted! Three-year-olds take as many as 30,000 steps a day, study finds

They're only small, but it turns out toddlers are putting a lot of steps in. A new study has found that children as young as three take up to 30,000 steps a day.

Axis and ICICI vs SBI: How Flipkart and Amazon are shaping India’s banking partnerships for 10% festive discounts

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Axis and ICICI vs SBI: How Flipkart and Amazon are shaping India’s banking partnerships for 10% festive discounts

October sale: As India's festive sales approach, e-commerce giants Flipkart and Amazon are promoting banking partners for discounts. Flipkart emphasises Axis and ICICI Bank offers, while Amazon features SBI for 10% instant savings.

Cisco Warns of Attackers Exploiting Critical Authentication Bypass in SD-WAN Manager

Sep 30, 2026

Cisco Warns of Attackers Exploiting Critical Authentication Bypass in SD-WAN Manager

Attackers are exploiting a new critical zero-day flaw in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, the system companies use to manage their Cisco SD-WAN networks, Cisco said in an advisory on September 30. The flaw, CVE-2026-76504, could allow a remote attacker with no login access to use the Manager's API as the admin user. Fixed releases are available, and there is no workaround. It carries a

Attackers Abuse ChatGPT Custom GPTs to Deliver RAT via ClickFix Lures

Sep 30, 2026

Attackers Abuse ChatGPT Custom GPTs to Deliver RAT via ClickFix Lures

Threat actors are abusing ChatGPT Custom GPTs to disguise them as legitimate product offerings and direct unsuspecting victims to malicious sites that employ ClickFix lures to deliver malware. Huntress, which observed the activity in late September 2026, said it marks the abuse of yet another feature in trusted artificial intelligence (AI) platforms. Prior campaigns have weaponized shared

Apple Pay India launch in collaboration with Axis Bank: How to set it up on your iPhone? Check step-by-step guide

Sep 30, 2026

Apple Pay India launch in collaboration with Axis Bank: How to set it up on your iPhone? Check step-by-step guide

Apple has launched its Apple Pay service in India with Axis Bank, allowing users to make payments using compatible Apple devices. More banks may join by year-end. Check how to set-up Apple Pay on iPhone in India.

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