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How Serotonin Helps the Brain Let Go of Obsessive Thoughts
A new study reveals that serotonin directly reduces 'belief stickiness'—the cognitive failure to abandon outdated ideas despite contradicting evidence—offering a biological explanation for why OCD patients struggle to update their mental models and suggesting new timing strategies for combining medication with therapy.
Kodak Brings in Cyber Experts After Extortion Gang Says It Stole 2.2 Million Records
Kodak has confirmed a security breach and brought in external cybersecurity experts to investigate after the ShinyHunters extortion gang claimed responsibility for stealing over 2.2 million customer and corporate records, threatening to publish the data.
The Ghost Window: Why Deleting a Google API Key Doesn't Actually Kill It
Research by Joe Leon of Aikido Security reveals that Google API keys can remain active for minutes to hours after deletion, creating a dangerous window for credential abuse. This latency allows attackers to exploit keys thought to be decommissioned.
Bugcrowd Puts Pen-Test Data Where EU Regulations Demand It: Inside the New Frankfurt Residency Option
Bugcrowd has launched a dedicated EU data residency option for its penetration testing platform, hosted on AWS Frankfurt, allowing European organizations to conduct offensive security assessments while ensuring sensitive PII and vulnerability data never leaves the region — targeting government, critical infrastructure, and financial services sectors.
Is Cannabis-Triggered Psychosis a Distinct Brain Disorder?
New Yale research suggests cannabis-induced psychosis may be more than drug intoxication — it could represent a unique subtype of psychotic illness with its own clinical, cognitive, and brain-signature profile.
The Truck That Refuses to Be Smart: Inside Slate's Modem-Free EV
Slate's upcoming electric pickup truck eliminates the embedded modem found in modern vehicles, offering privacy-focused transportation without data tracking. The vehicle features manual roll-down windows as standard, no infotainment system, and a minimalist design philosophy that stands in stark contrast to today's connected car trend.
Inclusive Paths: Navigating Specialized, Trauma-Informed Care for Modern Identities
An exploration of therapeutic approaches that center multicultural, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and trauma-informed care to empower individuals and families within a world not designed for their unique truths.
The Joyful Climate: How Small Pleasures Are the Secret Weapon Against Climate Collapse
A practical, science-backed guide to turning climate anxiety into daily joy—through biking, thrift shopping, local voting, and eating more vegetables.
When Breach Data Converges: What the 2026 DBIR Reveals About Browser-Centric Attacks
The 2026 DBIR reveals how attacks converge in the browser layer, exposing blind spots in network and endpoint defenses.
RoguePlanet Zero-Day: Microsoft Defender Race Condition Grants SYSTEM Access
Nightmare Eclipse's RoguePlanet PoC weaponizes Microsoft Defender for SYSTEM-level privilege escalation on fully patched Windows 10 and 11.
The $60 Million Bet That AI's Biggest Problem Isn't Intelligence—It's the Bill
Accel led a $60 million growth round for PointFive, the New York startup that promises to cut enterprise AI cloud bills in half. The name says it all: PointFive. But the real story is what happens when every employee at a Fortune 500 company starts "tokenmaxxing" on OpenAI and nobody's watching the meter.
The Cyber Insurance Paradox: Lower Rates Meet Narrower Coverage
At the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit, analysts revealed that while cyber insurance premiums are declining as carriers refine their pricing models, coverage exclusions are expanding — from social engineering attacks like ClickFix to nation-state war clauses and mass cyber event sub-limits — leaving enterprises exposed despite cheaper policies.