If you swap a MySQL 8.4 volume to 9.7, accounts using mysql_native_password will no longer be able to connect—though it will start. I measured what remains and wh…

MySQL 9.7 is the next LTS after 8.4, and the official stance supports the path from 8.4 LTS to 9.7 LTS. Meanwhile, ...
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10 Most In-Demand Tech Skills Employers Need in 2026 and How Much They Pay

Explore 10 in-demand tech skills for Nigerians in 2026, from AI and cybersecurity to data and software development, with ...

"It works on my machine"—9 places where the same code and commands silently take on different meanings depending on where they run

"It works on my machine." I'm sure you've said it or heard it at least once—in code reviews, in chat, or during incident post ...

Clever database, but can it run Doom?

And so here we are. The author, Lukas Vogel, has been at it again and ported both Doom's game logic and renderer to SQL, ...
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Someone got Doom in an SQL database

Ars Technica details SQLDoom, a Doom renderer built on CedarDB tables and about 1,300 lines of SQL spread across 89 CTEs. A ...
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A Review of the Role of Programming Languages in Cybersecurity Attacks and Prevention

With each year, technology grows more mainstream and as such, cybersecurity grows in demand. This paper aims to explore the relationship between programming languages and cybersecurity. As we become ...
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How to Turn a Python Script Into an AI Agent

Learn how to build a Python AI agent with the OpenAI Agents SDK, using tool calling and function tools to automate multi-step workflows. You do not need to rewrite your Python applications to start ...
securityaffairs

Philippine Nuclear and Naval Targets Hit by Suspected Chinese Operator

An alleged Chinese-speaking actor breached Philippine nuclear and naval targets by exploiting known flaws, stealing sensitive data. A suspected Chinese-speaking operator targeted a Philippine nuclear ...
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Feds Confirm AI Is Writing Exploits for Siemens PLCs Used in Water and Energy

President and CEO of Siemens AG Roland Busch speaks during a Siemens news conference at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 6, 2026. Caroline Brehman/AFP via ...