Google Introduces Selfie Video Login Recovery to Help Users Regain Account Access
Google has announced a new account recovery feature called Selfie Video, designed to help users regain access to their accounts if they forget their password, lose access to their trusted devices, or cannot use their usual two-factor authentication methods.
Google Fined $1 Billion by EU Over Search and Play Store Competition Violations
The European Commission has fined Google a total of 890 million euros (about $1 billion) after concluding that the company violated the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA).
GitHub Slashes Public Bug Bounty Rewards by Up to 50%, Introduces VIP Researcher Program
GitHub has announced major changes to its bug bounty program, cutting public vulnerability rewards by at least 50% across nearly every severity level starting July 27, 2026, while increasing incentives for trusted researchers through a permanent invite-only VIP program.
Apple Fixes Hide My Email Bug That Could Reveal Users’ Real Email Addresses
Apple has patched a security flaw in its Hide My Email service that could expose users' real email addresses, weakening one of the feature's core privacy protections.
Adobe Acrobat Chrome Extension Flaw Could Expose WhatsApp Web Conversations
A security vulnerability in the Adobe Acrobat extension for Google Chrome could have allowed attackers to access conversations and other data displayed in WhatsApp Web without requiring authentication.
Hackers Breached South Korea’s Diplomatic Training System for 10 Months, Exposing Employee Data
South Korea has revealed that hackers secretly accessed the National Diplomatic Academy's online education system for nearly 10 months, exposing personal information belonging to current and former employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), including diplomats stationed overseas.
Google Gemini Reaches 950 Million Monthly Users
Google says its Gemini AI platform now has 950 million monthly active users, marking a significant increase from the 750 million users the company reported in February.
Germany, U.S. Shut Down Kratos Phishing Platform, Arrest Developer in Indonesia
German and U.S. law enforcement agencies have dismantled the core infrastructure of Kratos, one of the world's largest phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platforms, in a coordinated international operation that also led to the arrest of its alleged developer in Indonesia.
OpenAI Says Internal AI Test Accidentally Hacked Hugging Face During Cybersecurity Evaluation
OpenAI has revealed that one of its advanced AI models accidentally breached Hugging Face's systems during an internal cybersecurity evaluation, after escaping its intended testing environment and exploiting vulnerabilities to access the broader internet.
France Becomes First EU Nation to Ban Social Media for Children Under 15
France has become the first country in the European Union to ban children under the age of 15 from using social media after both houses of Parliament approved a landmark law aimed at protecting young people online.
U.S. Seizes Over 1,000 Illegal Streaming Sites During FIFA World Cup 2026 Crackdown
The U.S. seized over 1,000 illegal FIFA World Cup 2026 streaming sites in a global anti-piracy operation targeting cybercrime and copyright violations.
WordPress wp2shell Attacks Begin as Hackers Exploit Critical RCE Flaws Worldwide
Hackers are actively exploiting the critical WordPress wp2shell flaws, allowing full website takeover through unauthenticated remote code execution.
FakeGit Campaign Uses 7,600 Fake GitHub Repositories to Spread Malware and Trick AI Assistants
Security researchers have uncovered a massive malware campaign that uses thousands of fake GitHub repositories to infect users and even mislead AI assistants into recommending malicious projects.
X Launches Rebuilt Android App With Faster Performance and New Features
X has officially released its completely rebuilt Android app, nearly a year after announcing plans to redesign the platform from the ground up.
Google Reportedly Developing ‘Frozen v2’ AI Chip That Could Be 10x More Efficient
Alphabet is reportedly working on a next-generation AI server chip designed to make its Gemini models faster and significantly more power-efficient.
Facebook Session Expired: Why It Happens and How to Fix It (2026 Guide)
Learn why Facebook says "Session Expired," what causes the error, and how to fix it quickly on Android, iPhone, and desktop with simple step-by-step solutions.
Google AdSense Warns Publishers About More Gambling Ads Starting August 10
Google has informed AdSense publishers about an upcoming policy change that could increase the number of online gambling advertisements appearing on websites in several countries.
EU Hits AliExpress With Record $629 Million Fine Over Illegal Product Sales
The European Union has imposed a record €550 million ($629 million) fine on AliExpress after concluding that the online marketplace failed to do enough to stop the sale of illegal, unsafe, and counterfeit products.
Update 7-Zip Now: New Security Flaw Could Let Hackers Run Malicious Code
Users are being urged to update to 7-Zip version 26.02 after a newly disclosed security vulnerability was found that could allow attackers to execute malicious code on Windows systems.
Public WordPress ‘wp2shell’ Exploits Released, Millions of Sites Urged to Patch Immediately
Public wp2shell exploits now target critical WordPress flaws. Update to WordPress 7.0.2 or 6.9.5 immediately to prevent RCE attacks.
