State-Backed Hackers Ramp Up ‘ClickFix’ Attacks in Global Espionage Campaigns
According to fresh intelligence from Proofpoint and Microsoft, a new wave of sophisticated cyber-espionage campaigns is leveraging a deceptive social engineering tactic known as ClickFix.
Kids Exposed to Paternal Depression Likely to Have Behavioural Issues Later: Study
A team of researchers at Rutgers University in the US has found that five-year-olds exposed to paternal depression are more likely to have behavioural issues in grade school.
Google Gemini to Introduce “Scheduled Actions” for Automating Tasks
Google is reportedly testing a new feature called "Scheduled Actions" in its Gemini AI platform, aiming to offer users automated, time-based task execution, much like OpenAI’s ChatGPT scheduling tools.
Paediatric Thyroid Cancer Risk Rises with Early Exposure to Air, Light Pollution
A new study led by researchers at Yale University in the US suggests that early-life exposure to small particle air pollution and outdoor artificial light at night could increase the risk of paediatric thyroid cancer.
FBI Warns of New Scam Targeting Fraud Victims with Fake IC3 Agents
The FBI has issued a new warning about scammers impersonating employees of its Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) to defraud individuals who have already fallen victim to previous scams.
OpenAI Launches Three New Reasoning Models With Usage Limits for ChatGPT Users
OpenAI has introduced three new reasoning models—o3, o4-mini, and o4-mini-high—for ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers.
Bluesky to Introduce New Blue Check Verification System
Bluesky is reportedly preparing to launch a new blue checkmark verification system that differs significantly from the one popularized by Twitter (now X).
Is TeraBox Safe? Your Guide to Its Security and Privacy
Is TeraBox safe for your files? Learn about its security, privacy features, and whether its 1TB free cloud storage is right for you. Compare TeraBox with safer alternatives.
Apple’s China Smartphone Shipments Fall 9 Percent in Q1 Amid Rising Trade Tensions
Apple’s smartphone shipments in China dropped by 9 percent in the first quarter of 2025 to 9.8 million iPhones, down from over 10.7 million a year earlier, according to the latest data from global market research firm IDC.
Nvidia Hit With $5.5 Billion Charge After U.S. Blocks AI Chip Exports to China
Nvidia announced Tuesday it will take a $5.5 billion charge after the U.S. government restricted exports of its H20 AI chip to China — a major blow to the chipmaker’s operations in one of its largest markets.
Google Faces Criticism Over Sparse Safety Report for Gemini 2.5 Pro AI Model
Weeks after unveiling its powerful new AI model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, Google has released a technical safety report — but experts say the document lacks key details, raising concerns about transparency and risk assessment.
Netflix Revenue Hits $10.5 Billion After Price Hike, Expects More Growth Ahead
Netflix reported a strong start to 2025, generating $10.5 billion in revenue for the first quarter — a 13% increase compared to the same period last year.
HP Agrees to Pay $4 Million to Settle False Advertising Lawsuit
HP has agreed to pay $4 million to resolve a class-action lawsuit that accused the company of misleading customers with false advertising, according to Ars Technica.
DNA Sequencing May Become Prime Target for Hackers, Warns Study
Hackers could exploit genomic data vulnerabilities using next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) technology, warns a study on Thursday, urging the need to secure it.
How to Check if Your Email or Phone Number Has Been Leaked in a Data Breach
Worried your email or phone number was exposed in a data breach? Learn how to check for leaks using free online tools and find out what steps to take to secure your information.
Grok Chatbot Now Remembers Things to Give Better Answers
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, has added a new “memory” feature to its Grok chatbot. This means Grok can now remember things you tell it during past chats so that it can give you more helpful and personalized answers.
Trump Administration Reportedly Considers Ban on Chinese AI Lab DeepSeek
The Trump administration is reportedly weighing new restrictions on Chinese AI company DeepSeek, aiming to curb its access to Nvidia’s AI chips and potentially block U.S. users from accessing its services, according to The New York Times.
Zoom Restores Service After Widespread Outage Affects Thousands
Zoom has confirmed that its services are back online after a major outage disrupted access to meetings and the platform’s website for several hours on Wednesday afternoon.
Apple Releases Emergency Update to Patch Two Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
Apple has released emergency security updates to fix two newly discovered zero-day vulnerabilities that were actively exploited in highly targeted attacks against iPhone users.
Google Blocked 5.1 Billion Ads and Suspended 39.2 Million Advertisers in 2024
Google has released its 2024 Ads Safety Report, revealing it blocked 5.1 billion ads and suspended 39.2 million advertiser accounts last year.
