South Korea to Shift Covid’s Pandemic Status to Endemic from Next Month
South Korea is set to fully shift to an “endemic” approach to the COVID-19 pandemic, lifting some last-remaining mandates, including indoor mask requirements for hospitals, from next month, officials said on Friday.
Elon Musk Calls for Peace in Cryptic Post Amid Iran-Israel War
Rockets should be used to reach the stars not to harm fellow humans, said billionaire Elon Musk on Friday, in light of the ongoing wars between Iran and Israel, and Russia and Ukraine.
WhatsApp and Threads Disappear from China App Store on Government Order
Apple has removed WhatsApp and Threads, messaging apps owned by Meta Platforms, from its China App Store.
FBI: Akira Ransomware Responsible for $42 Million in Losses, 250+ Breaches
As of January 1, 2024, Akira has compromised over 250 organizations and extorted an estimated $42 million (USD) in ransom payments.
Meta Introduces Most Capable Llama 3 AI Model
Facebook parent company Meta on Thursday introduced Llama 3, its next generation of open-source large language model (LLM) in the AI era.
Global Investigation Shuts Down Major Phishing-as-a-Service Platform, LabHost
LabHost, a notorious platform that fueled large-scale phishing attacks against individuals and financial institutions, has been dismantled following a year-long international investigation.
Google Sacks 28 Employees Involved in Protests over Israel Govt Contract
Google has laid off 28 employees who were involved in sit-in protests at its offices over a Google contract with the Israeli government.
International Crime Ring Dismantled in €10 Million Money Laundering Case
The network, active for over eight years, is suspected of laundering €10 million through a combination of digital and traditional methods.
Google Play Bolsters Purchase Security with Biometric Verification Upgrade
Google Play is rolling out a streamlined biometric purchase verification experience for Android users. In the coming weeks, users enabling the feature will confirm the setting with their fingerprint or facial scan rather than entering their Google Account password.
Intel Builds 1st Large-Scale Neuromorphic System to Enable Sustainable AI
Chip maker Intel on Wednesday announced that it has built the world’s largest neuromorphic system called ‘Hala Point’ to enable more sustainable artificial intelligence (AI).
Samsung Develops Industry’s Fastest Dram Chip for AI Applications
Samsung on Wednesday said that it has developed the industry’s first low-power double data rate 5X (LPDDR5X) DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) chip, a memory solution tailored for artificial intelligence (AI) applications.
Cerebral Settles with FTC for $7 Million Over Facebook Pixel Data Leak
Telehealth company Cerebral has reached a $7 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) following allegations it mishandled users’ sensitive health information.
Apple Aims at Assembling iPhone Camera Module in India to Cut Dependence on China
According to reports, there are currently no Indian suppliers for the iPhone’s camera module, which is a sophisticated piece of technology, and this move could reduce Apple’s dependence on Chinese suppliers.