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Single click attack against Copilot

A single click on a legitimate URL mounted a covert, multistage attack against Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant, allowing hackers to extract sensitive user data. This exploit, discovered by white-hat researchers from Varonis, continued to run even after users closed the chat window. Microsoft has since fixed the vulnerability and implemented safeguards to prevent such data theft.

/virginia

Incoming governor primed to hit the ground running

This article discusses the political landscape in Virginia as a new governor and House of Delegates take office. Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger has appointed an experienced cabinet, which suggests she will be able to implement her plans quickly. Democrats have a larger majority in the House, which may lead to a rush of progressive legislation. Key issues to watch include the legalization of cannabis sales, proposed constitutional amendments, and potential redistricting efforts.

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Link blocks aren't generating

I've tried posting a few links now, on iOS and in the web browser, and link blocks don't seem to be generating for some web sites. Is it always supposed to work, or are only certain types of web pages supported?

/books

Best book I've read in months: The Perfect Tuba

Sam Quinones wrote an excellent and heart-wrenching book about the opioid epidemic called Dreamland. After writing about the despair of drugs for so many years, he picked up a lighter topic: playing the tuba, and how playing in a band in school can prepare you for life. It's a ch