Self-Replicating Worm Hits 180+ Software Packages https://krebso.com/2025/09/self-replicating-worm-hits-180-software-packages/ At least 187 code packages made available through the JavaScript repository NPM have been infected with a self-replicating worm that steals credentials from developers and publishes those secrets on GitHub, experts warn. The malware, which briefly infected multiple code packages from the security vendor CrowdStrike, steals and publishes even more credentials every time an infected package is installed. https://stacker.news/items/1224748

Google Parent Alphabet's Market Cap Hits $3 Trillion for First Time https://finance.yahoo.com/news/google-parent-alphabets-market-cap-151936314.html Google parent Alphabet’s market value just reached a major milestone. Its stock was up about 3% near $249 in recent trading, pushing Alphabet’s (GOOGL) market capitalization above $3 trillion, becoming the fourth company to do so. https://stacker.news/items/1222918

Does Space-Time Really Exist? https://scitechdaily.com/does-space-time-really-exist/ Is time something that flows — or just an illusion? Exploring space-time as either a fixed “block universe” or a dynamic fabric reveals deeper mysteries about existence, change, and the very nature of reality. https://stacker.news/items/1222522

An Incredible Lifeform Is Evolving at Lightning Speed—Faster Than We Imagined https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/animals/a66078415/water-flea-evolution-speed/ Daphnia pulex, known more commonly as the water flea, is barely perceptible to the naked eye but plays a vital role in freshwater ecosystems around the world as prey to both vertebrate and invertebrate species. Water fleas also keep algae blooms (which can cause millions of dollars in damage to the U.S. economy) in check. But outside its watery habitat, this minuscule crustacean similarly leaves an outsized legacy in the world of science. https://stacker.news/items/1222425

NASA announces discovery of life on Mars with high degree of confidence https://www.earth.com/news/nasa-announces-discovery-of-life-on-mars-with-high-degree-of-confidence/ A recent analysis of the Sapphire Canyon mudstone core, drilled by NASA’s Perseverance rover in July 2024, adds new evidence to the ongoing search for life on Mars. https://stacker.news/items/1222269

AI-powered Pentesting Tool 'Villager' Combines Kali Linux Tools with DeepSeek https://cybersecuritynews.com/villager-ai-powered-pentesting-tool/ New AI-powered penetration testing framework Villager combines Kali Linux toolsets with DeepSeek AI models to fully automate cyber attack workflows. Initially developed by the Chinese-based group Cyberspike, this tool has rapidly gained traction since its July 2025 release on the Python Package Index, accumulating over 10,000 downloads within its first two months of availability. https://stacker.news/items/1219774

There's a 90% chance we could spot an exploding black hole in the next decade https://www.space.com/astronomy/black-holes/scientists-say-theres-a-90-percent-chance-we-could-spot-an-exploding-black-hole-in-the-next-decade New research suggests that there is a 90% chance that within the next decade, humanity could use a space or Earth-based telescope to spot an exploding black hole. Such a detection would change our perspective of the universe by proving the existence of "primordial black holes" born 13.8 billion years ago, a second after the Big Bang. https://stacker.news/items/1218985

Mysterious 'red dots' in early universe may be 'black hole star' atmospheres https://phys.org/news/2025-09-mysterious-red-dots-early-universe.html Tiny red objects spotted by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) are offering scientists new insights into the origins of galaxies in the universe—and may represent an entirely new class of celestial object: a black hole swallowing massive amounts of matter and spitting out light. https://stacker.news/items/1218872

A joint statement from OpenAI and Microsoft https://openai.com/index/joint-statement-from-openai-and-microsoft/ OpenAI and Microsoft have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the next phase of our partnership. We are actively working to finalize contractual terms in a definitive agreement. Together, we remain focused on delivering the best AI tools for everyone, grounded in our shared commitment to safety. https://stacker.news/items/1217949

CISA Presents Vision for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Program https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/cisa-presents-vision-common-vulnerabilities-and-exposures-cve-program The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released CISA Strategic Focus: CVE Quality for a Cyber Secure Future. The detailed roadmap identifies priorities that will elevate the program to meet the needs of the global cybersecurity community. The roadmap and priorities are informed by feedback the agency received from a broad spectrum of domestic and international partners and CISA’s years of program sponsorship. It marks the transition from the CVE Program’s Growth Era to its Quality Era, a strategic focus that will enhance trust, boost responsiveness and improve the caliber of vulnerability data. https://stacker.news/items/1217697