IT News Digest #31: Apple iOS 16 is now available for download, Twitter's whistleblower testifies before Senate committee, former Conti ransomware gang members helped target Ukraine

Last week in the news: JDK 19 has reached its initial release candidate phase; Chinese-linked cyber crims nab $529 million from Indian nationals.

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JDK 19 and JDK 20: What We Know So Far. JDK 19 has reached its initial release candidate phase.

Live updates: Twitter's whistleblower testifies before Senate committee. Peiter “Mudge” Zatko alleged in his whistleblower disclosures and in his testimony that Twitter may have foreign spies currently on its payroll.
Apple iOS 16 is now available for download. Among the most anticipated changes is the ability to edit and unsend recently sent iMessages.
How the head of Facebook plans to compete with TikTok and win back Gen Z. Facebook is figuring out what a new generation wants from social media.

Former Conti ransomware gang members helped target Ukraine, Google says. A blog from the Threat Analysis Group describes the tactics of a Russia-linked threat actor.
New attack can unlock and start a Tesla Model Y in seconds, say researchers. The sophisticated relay attack requires two thieves working together — one near the owner and one near the car.
Chinese-linked cyber crims nab $529 million from Indian nationals. Authorities also bust a shell company scam operation with links to the Middle Kingdom.