The Wikimedia Foundation suffered a security incident today after a self-propagating JavaScript worm began vandalizing pages and modifying user scripts across multiple wikis.

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In a world that can always use more compassion, Random Acts of Kindness Day is a meaningful reminder of how small actions can make a big difference. In 2026, Random Acts of Kindness Day is celebrated ...