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Adidas confirms suffering major cyberattackCustomer data was included in the breachThis is the latest in a number of retail incidents, so customers should be on their guardAdidas has confirmed it is the latest retail giant to fall victim to a cyberattack, with customer data at risk following an ‘unauthorized’ party stealing information from a third-party customer service provider.The affected data primarily consists of contact information of customers who contacted the Adidas help desk - with passwords, credit card information, or any other type of payment data not involved.“Adidas is in the process of informing potentially affected consumers as well as appropriate data protection and law enforcement authorities consistent with applicable law. We remain fully committed to protecting the privacy and security of our consumers, and sincerely regret any inconvenience or concern caused by this incident,” the company confirmed.Save up to 68% on identity theft protection for TechRadar readers! TechRadar editors praise Aura's upfront pricing and simplicity. Aura also includes a password manager, VPN, and antivirus to make its security solution an even more compelling deal.Preferred partner (What does this mean?)View DealA string of attacks2025 has seen a number of high-profile cyberattacks on retailers, with three massive UK retailers targeted. Luxury department store Harrods became the latest victim following attacks on Marks and Spencer and supermarket Co-op - some of which had to take systems offline in order to protect the organisation - although there is no official link between the incidents.British retailers aren’t the only ones at risk either, with fashion brand Dior also suffering an attack that led to customer data being leaked. Any customer who is concerned about their data being accessed by cybercriminals or unauthorised parties should make sure to be vigilant and monitor their accounts. In particular, customers are at risk of identity theft or fraud.“The surge of attacks is driven by a perfect storm of factors: the rapid digitisation of industries, increased reliance on third-party systems, and the rise of financially motivated, highly organised cybercriminal groups,” warns Spencer Starkey, Executive VP of EMEA at SonicWall."In sectors like retail, sprawling digital ecosystems, outdated infrastructure, and fragmented cyber defences create easy entry points. Threat actors are also leveraging increasingly sophisticated social engineering and exploiting identity-based vulnerabilities, as we saw in the recent attacks on Marks & Spencer and the Legal Aid Agency."You might also likeTake a look at our picks for the best malware removal software aroundCheck out our choice for best antivirus softwarePowerSchool hit by cyberattack which saw student and teacher data stolen

Windows 11 has a new feature hidden in testingIt’s the ‘Windows Health and Optimized Experiences’ serviceJudging from clues in the code, this could be about getting Copilot to help achieve better battery longevity with laptopsWindows 11 could be getting a new feature which possibly taps Copilot in order to provide better battery life for laptops, although it should be noted that this is a very wispy, early-stage rumor.The rumor was uncovered in a recent Windows 11 preview, but it’s just the initial groundwork for a potential feature, and it’s far from clear what this capability will be – except that it’s about optimizing Windows 11.Windows Latest picked up on a post on X from regular leaker Albacore, which observed that the Windows 11 preview build that debuted in the Canary (earliest testing) channel this week introduces a new service.The new "Windows Health and Optimized Experiences" (whesvc) service introduced in this week's Windows 11 Canary build is LUA drivenWhy does it feel like every new system component is some sort of awkward glue that wouldn't need to exist if the dev understood existing frameworks? pic.twitter.com/LJvzfbAiBaMay 25, 2025This is the ‘Windows Health and Optimized Experiences’ service, and as Windows Latest pointed out, it contains references that suggest it examines battery-related telemetry.In other words, it looks like this is a feature that could collect data on the power usage of a laptop, and how various factors are putting a strain on the battery (CPU usage, screen brightness and so forth).Now, here’s where the interesting bit comes in – or the jump to a conclusion, depending on which way you look at it. Namely that the code references ‘efficiency Copilot’ which suggests that the AI assistant will somehow be wrapped up in this service.Put two and two together, and what we could be witnessing here is the inception of a new feature that lets Copilot monitor the power efficiency of your laptop, and perhaps adjust settings to achieve the best battery life possible.Analysis: A seemingly good use of Copilot(Image credit: Future)As noted, this is a considerable leap to a conclusion which may be way off the mark, and the service could be for something entirely different. Whatever it is, it will likely be related to battery optimization, mind you – if anything ever comes of it at all (Microsoft could simply scrap the idea before, or during, testing).However, it makes sense to me that this is a useful way in which the intelligence of Copilot could be utilized. Either to get the AI to automatically fine-tune parts of Windows 11 in the background to maintain battery longevity, or to offer the user recommendations of changes to implement to provide better efficiency (possibly based on their type of usage of the notebook).This could extend to power-efficiency on desktop PCs, too, as well as laptops, because it doesn’t hurt to keep a desktop running on as little wattage as necessary. Every bit of saved power adds up, after all, probably to an appreciable amount when it comes to a yearly utility bill.If this feature is indeed inbound, it probably won’t arrive for some time yet. Letting Copilot loose in this way opens up the possibility for mistakes to be made by the AI, so that’d be something Microsoft would need to guard closely against. It’d also point to the safer way of simply delivering suggestions as being the model for this functionality, rather than having Copilot automatically tinkering with Windows 11 in the background.A final thought here: if this does happen, what’s the betting it’ll be for Copilot+ PCs only, and not all Windows 11 laptops? Okay, so we’re getting ahead of ourselves with the speculation here, but Microsoft definitely wants to make a more convincing case for Copilot+ devices, and this could be part of that recipe.You might also like...Windows 11 is getting more AI shortcuts, but is Microsoft in danger of cluttering up the OS with AI creep?Can’t upgrade to Windows 11? This Linux project wants to save your old PC from the scrapheap when Windows 10 support endsBeen hiding from Windows 11 24H2 due to the fuss about all the bugs? There’s nowhere to run now as Microsoft’s made the update compulsory

Images appear to confirm tiltable EVF and 33MP full-frame sensor4K 60fps video will require a crop to Super 35 format$3,500 rumored price tag and 32-bit float audio still TBCSony is launching a new Cinema Line mirrorless camera later today – but a set of leaked photographs appears to have spilled the beans and spoiled the surprise a few hours early.Posted over at Sony Alpha Rumors, the four images show the purported Sony FX2, a full-frame video-focussed E-mount camera. Three of the photos are promotional lifestyle shots showing the camera in action, while the fourth and most interesting is packed with top-line information about features and specs.As rumored already, the Sony FX2 looks set to sport the same 33MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor as previously seen in the company’s A7 IV and A7C II cameras. It will apparently support dual native ISO (800 and 4000) and video capture up to 4K 60fps in 10-bit 4:2:2 quality with over 15 stops of dynamic range.Although that 4K 60fps recording will only be supported in Super 35 format, meaning it’ll be forcibly cropped rather than utilizing the entire surface of that huge sensor. That’s likely to disappoint some videographers.First Leaked images of the new Sony FX2! - https://t.co/1X1yTLBFt2 pic.twitter.com/ervRZHw6FuMay 28, 2025What about 32-bit float recording?The image also appears to confirm the previously mentioned tiltable electronic viewfinder (EVF); it’s shown in one of the lifestyle shots too.The FX2 will also support 16-bit RAW output via its HDMI, have an active cooling system to combat overheating issues and a Venice user interface that’s pitched towards videography rather than still photos. There’s no mention of 32-bit float audio recording here, which is another feature we’ve heard will be included.So, while the cropped 4K 60fps isn’t what many users would have been hoping for, the FX2 is shaping up to be a very well-equipped camera for content creators and YouTubers. Much will depend on the price, of course. $3,500 is the rumored RRP (which converts to around £2,600 / AU$5400), which seems quite steep for a cinema camera that tops out at 4K.For now, all of the above remains unconfirmed by Sony, but there isn’t long to wait for the official launch. It’s happening later on today, May 28 2025, at 3pm BST / 4pm CET. You can watch the unveiling live on YouTube (above).We’ll report back on the Sony FX2 once it’s all official and we have the full details on spec, features and pricing.You might also likeThe best mirrorless camera for 2025Sony FX3 II: 5 upgrades I want to see as a pro filmmakerPanasonic’s new Lumix S1 II mirrorless camera is a video powerhouse with some serious upgrades, but it’s pricey for a Lumix

Study reveals continuing resistance to RTO mandatesMany workers say they would look for a new job, or just quit, if forced to go back full-timeWomen more resistant than men, but BME workers also affectedA new study has revealed attitudes towards a full-time return to office (RTO) are still incredibly resistant, as workers look for more flexibility and productivity in their roles.Over a one million observations from the Labour Force Survey (LFS) and some 50,000 responses from the Survey of Working Arrangements and Attitudes (SWAA) UK from between early 2022 and 2024 were analyzed by researchers from King’s College London (KCL) and King’s Business School to see if worker opinions on RTO mandates had changed.Unsurprisingly, the report found many workers were still opposed to the policies, with less than half (42%) saying they would agree to go back to the office full-time - and the overall figures showing there is "no clear trend of a mass return to the office in the UK".RTO resistance"Despite the growing public announcement of CEOs and reports of mass return-to-office mandate of companies, based on two large scale representative surveys of the UK labour market we see no evidence of this," authors Professor Heejung Chung and Research Fellow Shiya Yuan stated in their report."We do not see any clear signs of workers returning to the office, nor do we see evidence of employers restricting workers’ homeworking possibilities in their policies. In fact, we see a growing number of workers who can work from home."Overall, the figures showed working-from-home (WFH) rates remained stable since 2022, with over a quarter of all workers saying home is their main place of work, and about 40% of workers work remotely at least once per week, with over 25% work three or more days from home.The report appears to indicate that RTO mandates are a potential deal-breaker for many workers, as half of those surveyed said they would rather look for a new job than return to full time at their current employer - an increase from 40% in the earlier survey.Women were more likely to look for a new job (55%) or quit entirely (9%) than men (43% and 8%), with young mothers much more unlikely to comply.However black and minority ethnic workers were found to be slightly more compliant with returning to the office, which the study hypothesised could be due to possible "job insecurity and workplace discrimination"."For HR leaders and policymakers, the message is clear: well-designed hybrid working models offer significant benefits for both employers and employees that supports equality, talent retention, collaboration, and business resilience," the authors concluded."Rigid RTO mandates not only risk reversing these gains but may also create serious recruitment and retention challenges in a labour market where flexibility has become a baseline expectation."You might also likeLooking for something new? These are the best UK job site optionsAlso check out the best online courses to boost your knowledgeIt's official — nearly all of us are much more productive when we work from home