Volkswagen leak exposed precise location data on thousands of vehicles across Europe for months

Volkswagen Group’s troubled automotive software unit Cariad left terabytes of customer data on around 800,000 electric Audi, Seat, Skoda, and Volkswagen vehicles exposed to the internet for months, reports Der Spiegel [in German], citing security researchers who learned about the data spill from an unnamed whistleblower. The researchers, who gave their talk at the Chaos … Read more

Why 2025 will redefine data infrastructure: 11 expert predictions

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More If 2023 was all about generative AI-powered chatbots and search, 2024 introduced agentic AI — tools capable of planning and executing multi-step actions across digital environments. From Devin’s engineering breakthroughs to Microsoft’s early trials with Copilot … Read more

The best Playdate games for 2025

has gotten a lot of praise from Playdate owners, and it’s easy to understand why. The art is beautiful, the story feels personal and the soundtrack is the perfect thing to lull you into a chilled-out state. But Bloom is also a weird one, in that it doesn’t feel quite like a game with its … Read more

Best Internet Providers in Twin Falls, Idaho

What is the best internet provider in Twin Falls? Choosing the right internet plan for you can feel overwhelming, especially if you have a lot of seemingly good options. If you’re living in Twin Falls, Idaho, CNET’s internet experts have done the research to help you make the best choice. Right now, Sparklight is the … Read more

Forrester on cybersecurity budgeting: 2025, the year of CISO fiscal accountability

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More With 90% of cybersecurity and risk leaders predicting they’ll see budget increases in 2025, many are facing a new era of accountability, with boards wanting to see solid returns on cybersecurity investments. That’s an elusive expectation … Read more

Huge Volkswagen data leak exposed the locations of 460,000 EV drivers

A Volkswagen software subsidiary called Cariad experienced a massive data leak that left 800,000 EV owners exposed, according to reporting by the German publication Spiegel Netzwelt. The leak allowed personal information to be left online for months, including movement data and contact information. This included precise location data for 460,000 vehicles made by VW, Seat … Read more

In memoriam: Team17 cofounder Martyn Brown and other game devs who died in 2024

Martyn Brown, cofounder of Team17 and a 35-year game industry veteran, has passed away at age 57. Brown started Team17 with Debbie Bestwick and Michael Robinson in 1990. Brown helped create more than 50 video games including Worms and Alien Breed. He also formed consultancy Insight For Hire and helped support studios Double Eleven, Exient, … Read more