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12 October 2026
Weekly Tech Digest | 12 Oct 2026

Stay updated with the latest in tech! This digest covers AI ethics, auto industry shifts, and the impact of politics on technology, exploring today's pressing issues.

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Removed SSRF beta detections in Cloudflare WAF

Cloudflare WAF Managed Rules have a habit of changing underneath you, and old SSRF names can linger long after the protection has gone. I prefer to...

28 September 2026
Weekly Tech Digest | 28 Sep 2026

Stay updated with the latest in tech! This digest covers AI ethics, auto industry shifts, and the impact of politics on technology, exploring today's...

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Cloudflare WAF metadata changes for WordPress XSS

Cloudflare WAF WordPress XSS detection now has a cleaner CVE label, but the behaviour has not changed; the rule still blocks the same traffic, just...

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