A threat actor has used a patched vulnerability in SonicWall software
The group is tracked as UNC6148
This allowed UNC6148 to potentially steal credentials and deploy ransomware
A financially motivated threat actor, tracked by Google’s Threat Intelligence Group as UNC6148, has been observed targeting patched end-of-life SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 100 series appliances.
These attacks, Google determines with ‘high confidence’, are using credentials and one-time passwords (OTP) seeds that were obtained through previous instructions, which has allowed them to re-access even after organizations have updated their security.
A zero-day remote code execution vulnerability, Google says with ‘moderate confidence’, was used to deploy OVERSTEP on the targeted SonicWall SMA appliances. The threat intelligence group also “assesses with moderate confidence that UNC6148's operations, dating back to at least October 2024, may be to enable data theft and extortion operations, and possibly ransomware deployment.”
UNC6148
The previously unknown persistent backdoor/user-mode rootkit, OVERSTEP, was deployed by the actor. This malware modifies the appliance’s boot process to allow persistent access, steal sensitive credentials, and then hide its own components;
“An organization targeted by UNC6148 in May 2025 was posted to the "World Leaks" data leak site (DLS) in June 2025, and UNC6148 activity overlaps with publicly reported SonicWall exploitation from late 2023 and early 2024 that has been publicly linked to the deployment of Abyss-branded ransomware (tracked by GTIG as VSOCIETY),” Google continued.
Earlier in 2025, SonicWall firewalls were hit by a worrying cyberattack, in which a vulnerability was leveraged by threat actors to gain access to target endpoints, interfere with the VPN, and further disrupt the target further.
These attacks highlight the importance of updating software as soon as patches become available. Organizations which fail to keep on top of system updates can be left vulnerable to known-exploits. If it’s too daunting of a task, take a look at our choices for the best patch management software for a helping hand.
It’s hard to overestimate just how incredible the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is in the glass and metal. It’s not your average folding phone, and the in-hand wow factor far outweighs that of most flagship phones over the past few years, including many of the best folding phones.
Over the past week, I’ve shown Samsung’s new folding phone to several people, and the response has been nearly uniform: 'wow, that’s light'. Then I ask them to unfold it, and the response is even more surprising.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 nails this on the head, and most people are incredibly surprised when they first unfold it. I’ve used every major Samsung Galaxy flagship launched since the first Galaxy S-series handset in 2010, and this is why the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is one of Samsung’s best phones.
Three design changes make all the difference
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Samsung is widely credited with launching the foldable phone market, at least in most global markets; however, sales of folding phones have somewhat stagnated as they faced a series of challenges that needed to be overcome.
The biggest of these was the size, and despite Samsung making its folding phones thinner and lighter each year, even the Galaxy Z Fold 6 was considerably thicker, bulkier, and heavier than Samsung’s non-folding phones.
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The Galaxy Z Fold 7 immediately rectifies this: it’s 4.2mm thick when unfolded, which allows it to be 8.9mm thick when folded. That’s 0.7mm thicker than the Galaxy S25 Ultra, yet the Galaxy Z Fold 7 feels better, as it’s 3.8mm narrower and three grams lighter. It’s the sleekest Samsung phone ever made, and the nicest folding phone I’ve ever felt in the hand.
One of the biggest challenges for previous Samsung folding phones was the narrow front screen, but the Galaxy Z Fold 7 cover display feels very similar to the regular Galaxy S25. It’s significantly better than the Fold 6, and it makes the Fold 7 feel just like a normal phone that unfolds into a tablet.
And create a genuine wow factor
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All of this combines to create something that feels magical. I’ve long wondered what it would take to persuade smartphone users to upgrade to a folding phone, and the Galaxy Z Fold 7 could be the device that finally prompts people to make the switch. It packs a ton of wow factor, and unlike its chief rivals, it’ll be widely available globally.
Rivals like the Oppo Find N5 and Honor Magic V5 have a limited release, and although the latter is expected to launch globally in the coming months, it will still have fewer carrier and retail partnerships than the Galaxy Z Fold 7. This is a crucial fact, as it adds even more credence to the significant differences between the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Galaxy Z Fold 6; thankfully, Samsung has this covered.
Smartphones don’t change that often, and most years, we suggest that it’s not worth upgrading from the most recent previous generation. This year, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 feels like a completely new phone that I think every phone user — folding or otherwise — should consider switching to. I don’t think we’ve seen Samsung achieve this level of wow factor in years.
All the right big numbers
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During the early part of my career, I spent almost a decade working for carriers in the UK, and one thing is clear: big numbers sell, or specifically, the right big numbers.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 doesn’t have the absolute best specs on a folding phone, but it has enough large numbers to persuade customers to buy it. Between advertising, Samsung’s other marketing efforts, and word of mouth, it’s arguably inevitable that many non-folding phone users will want to experience the Galaxy Z Fold 7 at least once.
Galaxy Z Fold 7 front screen (left) vs Galaxy S25 Ultra (right)(Image credit: Lance Ulanoff / Future)
When they do, they’ll likely ask about the key numbers involved, and the Galaxy Z Fold 7 hits most of these, even though it lags behind the competition in many areas. A triple camera with a headline 200-megapixel sensor — that’s ostensibly the same as the one found in the lauded Galaxy S25 Ultra — will get any customer’s attention. The camera is better than I expected, and should prove to be good enough for most people, as long as they don’t want to capture photos at long focal lengths.
The 4,400mAh battery and 25W charging aren’t world-beating — in fact, they’re lower than all the key rivals — but sound big enough for someone switching from a Galaxy S25 Plus or iPhone 16 Pro. In actual practice, it’s a full day of usage with very little to spare, but considering most people sit at a desk, or plug in to charge while in the car, I think it’ll be passable, but barely.
Z Fold 7 thickness (left) vs the Galaxy Z Fold 6 (right)(Image credit: Lance Ulanoff / Future)
Even the chip hits the right note, albeit with one big caveat. It’s the same Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset used in Samsung’s other flagship phones this year, at least on paper. In actual practice, the silicon feels throttled compared to Samsung’s other flagships, and performs similarly to the also ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Edge.
There will undoubtedly be doubts about the longevity of the Galaxy Z Fold 7's battery, which is understandable, but I suspect that the design and wow factor are special enough for customers to accept certain shortcomings. It doesn’t have the best battery life, but I’ve found that it’s sufficient for most people, even if it falls short of rival folding phones.
The ultra-thin foldable we’ve been waiting for
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The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is an engineering marvel simply for how fantastic it feels. When I first held it at a Galaxy Unpacked preview event, I was blown away by how thin, light, and sleek it felt. I had my reservations, but I’ve wondered if my initial reaction was reflective of an average user or someone who has a passion for folding phones.
To answer this, I’ve shown the Galaxy Z Fold 7 to many different people, and it’s reaffirmed what I thought at first: this is one of the most special folding phones ever made — a case in point is my mother. She won’t consider the Galaxy S25 Ultra because it’s too big, but she wants a great camera. She uses a Galaxy S22 Plus and refuses to switch to an iPhone.
(Image credit: Lance Ulanoff / Future)
I showed my mother the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and she was floored by its design. She’s so impressed that she’s heavily considering buying it. This was the biggest surprise, as I had shown her other folding phones — like the Find N5 and the Magic V3 — and this was the first folding phone she was willing to consider.
If it can appeal to someone resistant to technology change, like my mother, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will surely appeal to the masses more than any other folding phone before it. Could this finally be the folding phone industry’s iPhone moment, or will that need to wait for next year’s rumored iPhone Fold or this year's rumored Samsung tri-fold? Either way, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is shaping up to be the best foldable yet.
Only 2% of enterprises are highly ready for AI, report claims
Fewer than one-third have deployed AI firewalls to date
Another one in three could do with diversifying their AI models
Although more and more applications are getting AI overhauls, new F5 research had claimed only 2% of enterprises are highly ready for AI.
More than one in five (21%) fall into the low-readiness category, and while three-quarters (77%) are considered moderately ready, they continue to face security and governance hurdles.
This comes as one in four applications use AI, with many organizations splitting their AI usage across multiple models including paid models like GPT-4 and open-source models like Llama, Mistral and Gemma.
Enterprises aren't benefitting from the AI they have access to
Although 71% of the State of AI Application Strategy Report respondents said they use AI to enhance security, F5 highlighted ongoing challenges with security and governance. Fewer than one in three (31%) have deployed AI firewalls, and only 24% perform continuous data labelling, potentially increasing risks.
Looking ahead, one in two (47%) say they plan on deploying AI firewalls in the next year. F5 also recommends that enterprises diversify AI models across paid and open-source opens, scale AI usage to operations, analytics and security, and deploy AI-specific protections like firewalls and data governance strategies.
At the moment, it's estimated that two-thirds (65%) use two or more paid models and at least one open-source model, demonstrating considerable room for improvement.
"As AI becomes core to business strategy, readiness requires more than experimentation—it demands security, scalability, and alignment," F5 CPO and CMO John Maddison explained.
The report highlights how enterprises that lack of maturity can stifle growth, introduce operational bottlenecks and present compliance challenges.
"AI is already transforming security operations, but without mature governance and purpose-built protections, enterprises risk amplifying threats," Maddison added.
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The ONE Monitor eliminates clutter, but also eliminates most of what makes a monitor flexible
A sleek, zero-clutter display that’s perfect for minimalist desks and clean, modern workspaces
No HDMI, no buttons, no fallback - just hope your laptop supports the right USB-C mode
The ONE Monitor presents itself as a sleek, sustainable response to modern display needs - but while its aesthetic and environmentally conscious features are drawing praise, a closer look raises important questions, especially around how it’s being positioned.
At first glance, the ONE Monitor stands out for its minimalist industrial form and lightweight build, but its real departure from convention lies in how it functions.
This device ditches the usual circuit boards and power bricks, relying entirely on a single USB-C connection to draw both power and display signal from a connected device.
Stripping down for sustainability
This reduction in components allows the display to enter a zero-consumption state when idle, an appealing trait in a world grappling with energy efficiency.
However, if your laptop lacks USB-C PD and DisplayPort Alt Mode support, this monitor won’t function at all.
More than 90% of its construction comes from recyclable materials, and its production process favors lower-impact methods.
These sustainability claims are commendable, especially in a product category where e-waste and power draw remain major concerns.
Yet, the design choices behind this display aren’t merely about the environment, they reflect a specific vision for how monitors will be used in shared and possibly transient workspaces.
Although lightweight and cable-efficient, this device isn't a portable monitor and appears to be a full-sized desktop monitor with a solid stand, which is designed for stationary use on a desk.
The minimalist aesthetic and build of this device seem to be optimized for a clean office environment, not mobility.
Unlike conventional displays, there are no onboard settings, no HDMI fallback, and no real way to customize performance.
The ONE Monitor clearly isn’t chasing feature parity, it carves out a niche where minimal energy use and clean design outweigh technical flexibility.
For programmers and minimalists alike, this might be a compelling monitor for programming setups, especially in shared workspaces where plug-and-play simplicity is a benefit.
But even then, expectations should be managed because this is not a high-refresh, color-accurate tool aimed at developers working in GPU-heavy environments or doing visual work on the side.
That said, while the ONE Monitor does achieve a rare fusion of design purity and eco-consciousness, its minimalist philosophy brings trade-offs.
MaxSun’s Mini Station fuses dual GPUs and mobile silicon into a compact desktop unit
With 48GB of VRAM, it’s clearly built for demanding creative and AI inference tasks
Dual Thunderbolt 5 ports and SlimSAS slots push bandwidth to a theoretical 192Gbps
MaxSun has introduced what it claims is the industry's first compact workstation built around Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285HX processor, a chip based on the Arrow Lake-HX architecture.
The MaxSun Mini Station is a compact system intended for professionals handling AI inference, model deployment, or resource-heavy creative work.
The system includes two Arc Pro B60 GPUs from MaxSun, specifically the Milestone 24G model, each equipped with 24GB of video memory - together, they provide a total of 48GB VRAM, designed to support demanding workloads like large language model interactions and long-context scenarios such as Qwen3-32B.
Dual Arc GPUs push VRAM to 48GB
There are some questions over its practical compatibility and whether such GPU arrangements can scale efficiently across different software stacks, especially those outside of AI labs.
On the CPU front, MaxSun opted for the Core Ultra 9 285HX, a 24-core processor with 8 performance cores and 16 efficient cores.
This mobile-class chip, recontextualized for desktop through the MoDT (Mobile on Desktop) strategy, forms the foundation of the Mini Station.
The processor is not removable or upgradable, which imposes a fixed ceiling on long-term flexibility.
Although the hardware choice makes sense from a manufacturing standpoint, it may raise doubts for buyers.
In terms of connectivity, the Mini Station supports one M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4, two M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4, and two SlimSAS SFF-8654 4i PCIe 4.0 x4 interfaces - combined with dual Thunderbolt 5 and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, the system delivers a theoretical throughput of 192Gbps.
These specs suggest real potential for external GPU setups or ultra-fast local storage, important factors for those looking for the best PC for video editing or complex simulations.
The MaxSun GPUs incorporate dual fans, composite heat pipes, and a metal backplate, which should ensure thermal stability.
However, this does not eliminate concerns over performance throttling in such a compact case.
AV Access KVM docking station promises 8K gaming performance on a dual-monitor, dual-computer switch dock
Eleven ports aim to consolidate your mess of hubs, docks, and splitters into one device
100 watts of charging power puts this dock in serious workstation territory, not just convenience
In a market crowded with accessories claiming to streamline your setup, AV Access has announced a new contender: the iDock B10.
The new KVM docking station is marketed as an all-in-one solution for dual-computer setups, offering support for two 8K monitors at 60Hz or ultra-high refresh rates up to 240Hz.
This level of resolution may not be essential for most users, but AV Access is targeting performance-conscious professionals and gamers who prioritize both speed and visual clarity.
Built for switching ease and intense workloads
This device offers more than the best USB hub and even some laptop docking stations by combining high-speed USB expansion, video output, and Ethernet connectivity with integrated KVM functionality.
The iDock B10 includes 11 ports: USB 3.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, Gigabit Ethernet, an SD card slot, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
It also delivers 100W of power, enough to charge a high-performance laptop during extended use.
Its core function allows users to control both a laptop and a desktop with a single keyboard, mouse, and monitor, switching between them using either a front panel button or a wired remote.
“In today’s hybrid work environment, flexibility is essential, especially for professionals such as graphic designers, software developers, and gaming enthusiasts,” said Bill Liao, CTO of AV Access.
At $224.99, with a 10% launch discount, the iDock B10 isn’t cheap, but it attempts to replace what would typically require multiple devices.
For users who need a dual-monitor setup capable of shifting between two computers without signal dropouts or peripheral lag, the B10 could be a worthwhile investment.
However, the dual-8K support, equivalent to 66 million pixels, is still an extreme proposition, especially when most creative professionals work with 4K displays at best.
AV Access has also launched a 4K version, called the iDock M10, for MacBook users, and is offering summer discounts on other models such as the C10 and C20.
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Intel plans to launch its next-generation Xeon platform, codenamed Oak Stream, in 2026, which will include Diamond Rapids, a CPU built for servers and high-performance workloads.
Diamond Rapids will use Intel’s 18A process and Panther Cove cores, the same architecture coming to future consumer chips.
The top model includes four compute tiles, each with 48 performance cores, adding up to a total of 192 cores per socket.
New socket type
With support for single-, dual-, and quad-socket configurations, that means a single rack could host up to 768 cores. That kind of density also brings challenges, particularly with power. A fully configured rack could draw a whopping 2000W.
Intel says Diamond Rapids will use a new socket type, LGA 9324. It also supports modern standards like PCIe 6.0 and CXL 3, helping the processor connect to accelerators and fast storage.
Each CPU can support up to 16 channels of DDR5 memory and MRDIMM modules running at 12800MT/s.
There will also be a version with fewer compute tiles and a single I/O module, offering half the memory bandwidth and core count. That option may suit more power- or space-conscious deployments.
Intel is also pitching this as a CPU ready for inference workloads. While most AI processing still happens on GPUs, Diamond Rapids aims to improve CPU-based inference, especially for smaller models.
Native support for formats like FP8 and TF32 should help in that space.
The CPU will also support Intel APX and an upgraded AMX engine, two instruction sets meant to improve efficiency for modern server tasks. These upgrades hint at a future where CPUs may take on more AI workloads directly.
Diamond Rapids is expected to launch alongside Intel’s Jaguar Shores AI accelerator, part of its push to build a full AI-ready server platform.
Intel hasn’t announced pricing yet, and how it stacks up against competitors like AMD remains to be seen.
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Meta's Oakley glasses are up for preorder ahead of a July 22 launch
The limited edition glasses will cost $499 / £499 / AU$789
Cheaper Oakleys are set to arrive "later this Summer"
The wait is finally over. Meta’s Oakley smart glasses are finally available to preorder ahead of their July 22 launch, though there's a catch. Only its pricier limited edition HSTN are available for now; other designs are coming “later this summer” (that’s Northern Hemisphere summer for our Aussie readers, so later this month or August).
The Limited Edition Oakley Meta HSTN (pronounced how-stuhn) is on preorder at Meta.com for $499 / £499 / AU$789. In exchange, you’ll get white-framed specs with PRIZM 24K polarized lenses, which are apparently well-suited to playing sports in bright conditions.
Beyond their capabilities as regular glasses, these smart glasses live up to that descriptor by boasting a camera which can capture 3K video (a higher resolution than the Meta Ray-Ban glasses), built-in open ear speakers for music and hearing what the Meta AI companion has to tell you (as well as microphones so the AI can hear you), and a battery that can last for up to 8 hours of regular use (again, better than their Ray-Ban sibling).
With their charging case, these specs can squeeze out up to an extra 48 hours of use.
Should you wait? Probably
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Now, I haven’t tested these glasses for myself, yet, but I constantly use my Ray-Ban smart glasses and after my phone (and maybe my VR headset), they’re easily the best gadget I own.
And these Oakley specs are just Ray-Bans with a different design, a few technical upgrades, and unfortunately, a higher price.
Things should get a little better in the coming month or so when the other six Oakley smart glasses designs launch. For context, they are:
Oakley Meta HSTN Desert with PRIZM Ruby Lenses
Oakley Meta HSTN Black with PRIZM Polar Black Lenses
Oakley Meta HSTN Shiny Brown with PRIZM Polar Deep-Water Lenses
Oakley Meta HSTN Black with Transitions Amethyst Lenses
Oakley Meta HSTN Clear with Transitions Grey Lenses
That’s because these specs are set to introduce a new lower starting price of $399 / £399 / $629. However, this would still be higher than the cheapest Ray-Bans at $299 / £299 / AU$449, and much like the Ray-Bans, I expect the Oakley specs will get pricier if you opt for snazzier lenses – the Ray-Bans instead cost you $329 / £329 / AU$489 for polarized and $379 / £379 / AU$539 for transition lenses.
If you’re an athlete, the Oakleys could be a worthwhile upgrade, especially with PRIZM lenses tuned to a sport you play.
Yes, they’re likely going to be very pricey, however they are also believed to offer a truly next-gen experience – so if you’re tempted to upgrade your Ray-Bans and budget isn’t a concern, you might want to hold off a little longer (or be prepared to buy Oakleys, and then yet another pair of Meta smart glasses).
