Never Sold Users’ Siri Data to Anyone for Any Purpose: Apple
On Thursday, Apple said that it never used Siri data to build marketing profiles, never made it available for advertising, and never sold it to anyone for any purpose.
Ukrainian Hacktivists Breach Russian ISP Nodex, Wipe Systems Clean
Ukrainian hacktivists from the Ukrainian Cyber Alliance (UCA) have claimed responsibility for a devastating cyberattack on Russian internet service provider Nodex.
Critical Vulnerabilities Discovered in WordPress Plugin Fancy Product Designer Remain Unpatched
Two severe security flaws have been identified in the popular Fancy Product Designer plugin for WordPress, with no fixes yet implemented. Despite repeated notifications, the plugin's developer, Radykal, has not addressed the vulnerabilities, leaving users at risk.
Hacker Claims to Have Breached U.S. Location Firm Gravy Analytics
An anonymous hacker is claiming responsibility for a data breach at U.S.-based location tracking company Gravy Analytics, according to screenshots of their alleged exploits circulating online.
Microsoft Rolls Back Bing Image Creator Upgrade Amid User Complaints
Microsoft is reversing an update to its AI-powered Bing Image Creator after weeks of user dissatisfaction, reports TechCrunch.
Apple to Launch Next Swift Student Challenge on Feb 3
Apple on Tuesday announced that its next "Swift Student Challenge" will open on February 3. The challenge aims to inspire the next generation of developers, creators, and entrepreneurs.
LG Electronics’ Operating Profit Drops 53.2 Percent in Q4
LG Electronics, South Korea's leading home appliance maker, on Wednesday estimated its fourth-quarter operating profit decreased more than 53 percent from a year earlier due to global economic uncertainties.
Samsung Misses Q4 Profit Forecast on Missteps in AI Chips
On Wednesday, Samsung Electronics estimated its fourth-quarter operating profit to be more than doubled from a year earlier but missed market expectations due to lackluster performance in its high-end memory chips for artificial intelligence accelerators.
Casio Confirms Ransomware Attack in October 2024 Exposed Data of 8,500 People
Japanese electronics company Casio has disclosed that a ransomware attack in October 2024 compromised the personal data of approximately 8,500 individuals.
Ann Altman Files Lawsuit Against Brother, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Alleging Childhood Sexual Abuse
Ann Altman has filed a lawsuit against her brother, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, accusing him of sexually abusing her throughout her childhood over nearly ten years.
Meta to End Fact-Checking Programme Before Trump’s Inauguration
Ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, Meta, a social media platform, has said it will stop using fact-checkers.
Apple to Update Notification Summaries for Clearer AI Labeling
Apple announced plans to roll out a software update aimed at clarifying that its notification summaries are generated using artificial intelligence.
Nvidia unveils RTX 5090 Redefining AI-Driven Gaming and Graphics
At CES 2025, Nvidia stole the spotlight by unveiling its much-anticipated RTX Blackwell series of GPUs. The star of the show? The RTX 5090, a powerhouse that boasts groundbreaking features and performance enhancements.
Blue Origin Targets January 10 for New Glenn Rocket Launch
Blue Origin is targeting January 10 for the launch of its massive new rocket New Glenn, said Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ owned company on Tuesday.
Samsung to Launch New Galaxy Smartphones with Advanced AI in US This Month
Samsung Electronics will hold this year's Galaxy Unpacked event in the United States this month, company officials said on Tuesday. At the event, the company is expected to unveil its new Galaxy S series smartphones with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) features.
CISA Confirms Treasury Cyberattack Didn’t Impact Other Federal Agencies
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced today that last week’s Treasury Department cyberattack, attributed to Chinese government hackers, did not affect other federal agencies.
X Rolls Out Grok-Powered AI Question Prompts for Posts
X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has introduced a new AI-driven feature: Grok-powered question prompts.
Cyberattacks on Taiwan Government Double in 2024, Largely Attributed to China
Cyberattacks targeting Taiwan’s government departments surged dramatically in 2024, averaging 2.4 million daily attacks—double the 1.2 million daily attacks recorded in 2023, according to the island's National Security Bureau.
ESET Urges Windows 10 Users to Upgrade Before 2025 to Avoid Security Risks
Cybersecurity firm ESET is warning Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 or switch to Linux ahead of the operating system’s end of support in October 2025. Without action, users risk exposing their devices to significant vulnerabilities and cyberattacks.
Cryptocurrency Scams: $494 Million Stolen in Wallet Drainer Attacks in 2024
Scammers stole a staggering $494 million in cryptocurrency through wallet drainer attacks in 2024, targeting over 300,000 wallet addresses.
