Threads Surpasses 1 Million Daily Sign-Ups, Hits 320 Million Monthly Users
Threads is adding more than 1 million new users per day. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared the milestone during the company’s latest earnings call, revealing that Threads has surpassed 320 million monthly active users.
OpenAI Probing if China’s Deepseek Used Its Models to Train AI
As Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) DeepSeek continues to rattle the technology world amid the US-China trade war, OpenAI now suspects that ChatGPT data has reportedly been used by DeepSeek to train its cheap AI models.
OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Gov for Secure Government AI Use
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Gov, a specialized version of its AI chatbot tailored for U.S. government agencies.
X Money to Launch in 2025 With Visa as First Payments Partner
X is moving closer to launching its much-anticipated payments platform, with CEO Linda Yaccarino confirming that X Money will debut later this year.
Google Play Introduces Verification Badge for VPN Apps to Boost Security
Google Play is rolling out verification badges for VPN apps, ensuring users can identify secure and privacy-focused services.
U.S. Navy Bans Chinese AI DeepSeek Over Security Concerns
The U.S. Navy has issued a strict directive barring its personnel from using AI technology developed by China’s DeepSeek, citing security and ethical risks, CNBC reports.
EU Sanctions Russian Hackers Over Cyberattacks on Estonia’s Government
The European Union has imposed sanctions on three Russian hackers from Unit 29155, a division of Russia’s military intelligence agency (GRU), for their involvement in cyberattacks targeting Estonia’s government agencies in 2020.
Apple Releases Security Updates to Address Actively Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerability
Apple has rolled out critical security updates to patch this year's first zero-day vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-24085.
Chinese AI Platform DeepSeek Disables Registrations Amid Cyberattack
DeepSeek, a rapidly growing AI platform from China, has temporarily disabled new user registrations on its DeepSeek-V3 chat platform following a large-scale cyberattack targeting its services.
Phemex Crypto Exchange Hit by $85 Million Security Breach
Phemex, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, suffered a devastating security breach on Thursday, resulting in the theft of over $85 million worth of cryptocurrency.
US-Based AI Company Perplexity Submits Revised Bid for TikTok: Report
US-based artificial intelligence (AI) company Perplexity has reportedly submitted a revised proposal to merge with Chinese short-form video platform TikTok.
Trump Denies Involvement in Oracle-Led TikTok Deal
During a flight to Florida on Saturday, President Trump was questioned about ongoing discussions involving TikTok’s potential sale, as reported by NPR.
How to Integrate Payment Gateways into Your Website
If you’re unsure which payment gateway to choose, start with a popular option like Stripe or PayPal, as they offer extensive documentation and support for beginners.
TalkTalk Investigates Data Breach Linked to Third-Party Supplier
UK telecommunications company TalkTalk is investigating a potential data breach involving a third-party supplier after a threat actor began offering alleged customer data for sale on a hacking forum.
PayPal Settles for $2 Million Over 2022 Data Breach and Cybersecurity Lapses
New York State has reached a $2 million settlement with PayPal following allegations that the company failed to meet cybersecurity regulations, leading to a significant data breach in December 2022.
Oracle and Microsoft in Negotiations to Take Over TikTok’s Global Operations
According to NPR, Oracle, along with an investor group that includes Microsoft, is reportedly discussing acquiring TikTok’s global operations.
Elon Musk’s X Expands Vertical Video Feed Globally After U.S. Launch
Elon Musk’s X platform has begun rolling out its dedicated vertical video feed to users worldwide, just days after it was first introduced in the U.S.
Bankers Preparing to Sell Debt from Elon Musk’s X Acquisition Amid Financial Struggles
Bankers are reportedly making plans to offload the debt used to fund Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition of X (formerly Twitter), which included a hefty $13 billion in financing.
UnitedHealth Confirms Ransomware Attack Affected 190 Million Americans, Nearly Doubling Earlier Estimates
UnitedHealth has confirmed that the cyberattack on its subsidiary, Change Healthcare, last February impacted around 190 million people—almost double the initial estimate.
Meta Introduces Ads on Threads in Limited Test
Meta has officially announced the rollout of ads on Threads.
