OpenAI Introduces Free 15-Minute Phone Calls with ChatGPT
OpenAI has rolled out a feature allowing users to call ChatGPT for free, for up to 15 minutes per month, using a simple phone number: 1-800-CHATGPT.
Cyberattacks Using GenAI Tech Expected to Increase Next Year
Cyberattacks utilizing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technology as a tool are expected to grow next year, a government report showed on Wednesday.
Samsung to Unveil New AI-Powered Home Appliances at CES 2025
Samsung Electronics will unveil its new home appliances lineup powered by artificial intelligence (AI) technology at the upcoming CES next month, the company said on Wednesday.
Founders of $23.5M Pyramid Scheme Sentenced to Prison
Three founders of the fraudulent scheme 8 Figure Dream Lifestyle (8FDL) have been sentenced for wire fraud conspiracy after defrauding over 2,800 victims.
Meta Fined €251M for GDPR Violations Tied to 2018 Facebook Data Breach
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has imposed a €251 million ($263.6 million) fine on Meta for violations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) following a 2018 Facebook data breach that affected 29 million accounts.
NVIDIA Shares Quick Fix for Performance Drop in New App
NVIDIA has acknowledged a performance issue affecting systems running its newly released NVIDIA App, which can cause gaming frame rates to drop by as much as 15%.
Data Analytics Market To Hit $190 Billion in 2028 Globally
The global data analytics market is forecast to be worth $190 billion in 2028, registering an 11.1 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2023 and 2028, according to a report on Tuesday.
Nigeria Arrests 792 in Major Scam Operation
Nigeria's anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), arrested 792 people in a raid on December 10.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Hit by Cyberattack, Data of 1.4 Million Patients Exposed
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) and its El Paso branch recently experienced a significant cyberattack that disrupted critical systems and compromised sensitive data belonging to 1.4 million patients.
Serbian Police Accused of Hacking Activists’ Phones Using Cellebrite Tools and Spyware
Serbian authorities are reportedly hacking into the phones of journalists and activists using mobile forensic tools and spyware, according to a recent report by Amnesty International.
Instagram Now Lets You Schedule DMs: Here’s How It Works
Instagram has introduced a new feature that allows users to schedule direct messages, as first reported by TechCrunch.
Threads Reaches 100 Million Daily Active Users
Meta-owned social media network Threads has reached 100 million daily active users.
What Is the Secret Santa Scam and How Can You Avoid It?
Think twice before joining that festive gift exchange! Learn how to spot the Secret Santa Social Media Scam and protect yourself this holiday season.
Hackers Target YouTube Creators, Send Fake Brand Collaboration Offers with Malware
A report on Monday showed an alarming trend: Cybercriminals are now increasingly targeting popular YouTube creators by exploiting fake brand collaboration offers to distribute malware.
Clop Ransomware Takes Credit for Cleo Data Breaches
The notorious Clop ransomware gang has admitted responsibility for the recent wave of data theft attacks targeting Cleo's managed file transfer systems.
xAI Unveils Grok-2 Chatbot: Free Access for All X Users
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, announced on Saturday that its latest Grok-2 chatbot is now available for free to all users of the X social media platform.
MUT-1244 Cybercrime Campaign: 390,000 WordPress Credentials Stolen in Sophisticated Attack
A cybercriminal group MUT-1244 has stolen over 390,000 WordPress credentials in a massive, year-long operation targeting other hackers using a rigged WordPress credentials checker.
Russia Blocks Viber Messaging App Over Legal Violations
Russia's internet watchdog, Roskomnadzor, has blocked the Viber encrypted messaging app, citing non-compliance with Russian legislation.
FTC Warns of Soaring “Task Scams” Preying on Online Job Seekers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sounded the alarm over a sharp rise in "task scams," deceptive schemes masquerading as easy online jobs but designed to steal money from unsuspecting victims.
Citrix Netscaler Targeted in Widespread Password Spray Attacks
These attacks, characterized by massive login attempts, are part of a broader trend targeting edge networking devices and cloud platforms.
