Elon Musk Becomes the First Person to Reach $400 Billion in Net Worth
Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, has officially crossed a historic financial milestone, becoming the first person in history to amass a net worth of $400 billion.
Half of US Teenagers Are Online Almost Constantly: Study
Half of teenagers in the US are almost constantly online on social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, finds a study, raising concerns about technology’s impact on youth.
Samsung to Launch ‘Extended Reality’ Headset Next Year
Samsung Electronics said on Friday it will launch an "extended reality" (XR) headset jointly developed with Alphabet’s Google and Qualcomm in global markets next year.
U.S. Offers $5 Million Reward to Disrupt North Korea’s Illegal IT Worker Scheme
The U.S. State Department has announced a reward of up to $5 million for information that could dismantle North Korea’s illegal IT work schemes.
Google Drive Gemini Now Summarizes Folders
Google’s Gemini AI integration in Drive just got even more practical. Building on its ability to summarize documents and answer project-related questions, Gemini can now generate comprehensive summaries of entire folders.
WhatsApp Introduces Exciting Upgrades for Calls
WhatsApp is rolling out a series of enhancements aimed at improving the calling experience for its users.
U.S. Justice Department Takes Down Rydox Cybercrime Marketplace, Arrests Key Operators
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the takedown of Rydox, an illicit online marketplace specializing in stolen personal data, access devices, and cybercrime tools.
Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump Inauguration, Sparking Political Debate
Meta, the social media giant, has made a $1 million contribution to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration committee, stirring significant debate across the political spectrum.
Skoda Infotainment Vulnerabilities Could Expose Cars to Cyberattacks
Security researchers have discovered a series of vulnerabilities in the infotainment systems of some Skoda vehicles, potentially allowing hackers to exploit critical features remotely.
Nvidia Denies Rumors of Cutting Supplies to China
Nvidia has refuted recent social media claims suggesting that the company plans to reduce its product supply to China.
Hackers Exploit Vulnerability in WordPress Plugin Hunk Companion to Install Outdated and Vulnerable Plugins
The flaw allows malicious actors to install outdated plugins with exploitable vulnerabilities directly from the WordPress.org repository, leading to severe security breaches.
Unprotected Database Exposes Millions of Patient Records from Canadian Health Tech Firm Care1
The exposed database, left unprotected and unencrypted, contained over 4.8 million documents, amounting to 2.2 TB of highly sensitive data.
Hyundai Motor to Join Google to Advance Software Capabilities for Future Mobility
Hyundai Motor Group said on Thursday it will join hands with Google to strengthen its automotive software system and deliver next-generation navigation and infotainment experiences for drivers.
NASA Performs Investigation on Grounded Ingenuity Helicopter on Mars
NASA engineers have completed investigations on the agency's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter which was permanently grounded on the Red Planet since its last flight in January.
Chinese Law Enforcement Suspected of Using “EagleMsgSpy” for Mobile Surveillance
A new report from cybersecurity firm Lookout has unveiled a sophisticated Android spyware dubbed "EagleMsgSpy," raising concerns about its potential use by Chinese law enforcement agencies for mobile surveillance.
WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Allows Hackers to Install Malicious Code
A critical vulnerability in the "Hunk Companion" WordPress plugin is being actively exploited by hackers.
ChatGPT is Down, OpenAI Working on Resolution
OpenAI acknowledged the service interruption in an official statement, stating, "Status: Identified - We have identified the issue and are working to roll out a fix."
Operation PowerOFF: Global Crackdown Disrupts DDoS-for-Hire Platforms
Law enforcement agencies worldwide have dismantled 27 illegal DDoS-for-hire platforms in a coordinated effort known as Operation PowerOFF.
High-Severity Vulnerability in WPForms Plugin Could Impact Over 6 Million Websites
Tracked as CVE-2024-11205, this vulnerability is classified as high-severity due to its exploitability on membership-enabled websites.
YouTube Launches New Feature for Registered Health Professionals to Reach People
YouTube on Tuesday announced new features to help Indian viewers find high-quality health information from healthcare professionals.
