Bluesky Hits 20 Million Users
Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform, has surpassed 20 million users, marking a significant milestone in its growth.
Jaguar Unveils New Branding as It Prepares for an All-Electric Future
Jaguar is entering a new era with a refreshed identity as it transitions to an all-electric lineup.
Android 16 Preview Now Open for Developers
Google has offered an early look at Android 16, unveiling the first developer preview of the next major Android update.
Indian News Agency ANI Sues OpenAI, Raising Crucial Questions About AI’s Use of Copyrighted Content
Asian News International (ANI), one of India’s leading news agencies, has filed a significant lawsuit against OpenAI, marking a potential landmark case on the use of copyrighted content in AI training.
Russian National Extradited to U.S. on Charges of Running Phobos Ransomware Operation
The U.S. Justice Department has unsealed charges against Evgenii Ptitsyn, a 42-year-old Russian national, for allegedly orchestrating the sale and distribution of the notorious Phobos ransomware.
Telegram Designates Child Protection Officer to Respond to Sexually Exploitative Materials in S. Korea
The global messaging service Telegram has designated an officer in charge of protecting underage users from illicit content amid criticism over its passive response against sexually exploitative materials circulating on the platform, South Korea's media regulator said on Tuesday.
Hackers Breach Maxar Space Systems, Expose Employee Data
Maxar Space Systems, a leading U.S. satellite manufacturer, has reported a data breach that exposed sensitive personal information belonging to its employees.
Chinese Hackers Exploit FortiClient Zero-Day with Custom Toolkit “DeepData”
Chinese threat actors, known as "BrazenBamboo," are exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Fortinet's FortiClient Windows VPN client using a custom post-exploitation toolkit named "DeepData."
Brave Browser Introduces “Shred” for Enhanced Privacy on iOS
Brave Browser’s latest update for iOS, version 1.71, introduces a groundbreaking privacy feature called "Shred."
Telegram 2.0 Update Revamps Mini-Apps with Full-Screen Mode, Subscriptions, and More
Telegram has rolled out a significant 2.0 update for its mini-app platform, introducing new features that enhance functionality and bring it closer to the vision of a super app.
Apple is Deleting Some Very Old iCloud Device Backups
Starting December 18, 2024, iCloud will no longer support device backups created on iOS 8 or earlier. Unless saved elsewhere, those backups will be permanently deleted.
Turkey Fines Amazon’s Twitch $58,000 Over Data Breach
Turkey’s Personal Data Protection Board (KVKK) has fined Amazon-owned gaming platform Twitch 2 million lira ($58,000) following a significant data breach.
Nvidia’s Blackwell AI Chips Face Overheating Setbacks, Raising Data Center Concerns
Nvidia's latest Blackwell AI chips, known for their groundbreaking performance, are facing significant challenges due to overheating issues in server setups.
Critical WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Puts Millions of Websites at Risk
This vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-10924, poses a significant risk. It enables attackers to bypass authentication and gain full administrative access to affected sites.
ByteDance Valued at $300 Billion Amidst New Buyback Program and Legal Challenges
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is now valuing itself at approximately $300 billion, according to recent reports.
Netflix Hits Record-Breaking 65 Million Concurrent Streams During Tyson vs. Paul Match
Based on last year's audience numbers, this figure significantly surpasses the expected viewership for Netflix's upcoming Christmas Day NFL game.
Ohio Man Sentenced to Three Years for Operating $300M Darknet Crypto Mixer
Larry Dean Harmon, 41, of Akron, Ohio, has been sentenced to three years in prison for running Helix, a darknet cryptocurrency mixer that facilitated over $300 million in Bitcoin transactions between 2014 and 2017.
Cuban Programmer Convicted in Landmark Streaming Piracy Case
A federal jury in Las Vegas has convicted Yoany Vaillant, a Cuban citizen, and U.S. permanent resident, for his role in running Jetflicks, an illegal streaming service that pirated over 183,000 television episodes.
NSO Group Exploited WhatsApp with New Spyware Tactics Despite Legal Challenges
Israeli surveillance firm NSO Group leveraged multiple zero-day vulnerabilities in WhatsApp, including a newly uncovered exploit called "Erised," to deploy its infamous Pegasus spyware.
WhatsApp Introduces Long-Awaited Message Drafts Feature
WhatsApp has finally rolled out a much-requested feature: message drafts.
