NSO Group Found Liable in WhatsApp Lawsuit Over Pegasus Spyware
NSO Group, the maker of the infamous Pegasus spyware, has been held liable in a lawsuit filed by Meta’s WhatsApp, as reported by The Record.
Google Introduces “Ask About This PDF” Feature in Files by Google App
Google is rolling out its much-anticipated “Ask About This PDF” feature, adding a smart layer of interactivity to PDF files via the Files by Google app.
Massive Cyberattack on Ascension Exposes Data of 5.6 Million Patients and Employees
Ascension, one of the largest private healthcare systems in the U.S., is alerting nearly 5.6 million patients and employees that their personal and health data were stolen in a cyberattack linked to the Black Basta ransomware group in May.
YouTube Takes Action Against Misleading Clickbait in New Policy Rollout
YouTube is cracking down on misleading clickbait by introducing a new policy to remove videos with titles or thumbnails that fail to deliver on their promises.
LockBit Ransomware Developer Arrested and Charged in the US
The U.S. government has charged a 51-year-old dual citizen of Russia and Israel, Rostislav Panev, with allegedly creating and maintaining the code for LockBit ransomware.
Microsoft Investigates “Product Deactivated” Errors in Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft is currently investigating reports of "Product Deactivated" errors affecting Microsoft 365 Office apps.
Builder.ai Faces Backlash After Over 3 Million Records Exposed Online
London-based tech firm Builder.ai, a leader in human-assisted AI for app development, has recently come under scrutiny after a significant data breach exposed over 3 million records totaling 1.29 TB.
US Grants Combined $958 Million Subsidy to Chip Maker SK Hynix
The US Commerce Department said on Thursday it has decided to grant up to US$458 million in direct funding to SK Hynix’s project to build a new plant in Indiana.
GitHub Surpasses 150 Million Developers, Launches New Free Tier
Microsoft Copilot-powered developer platform GitHub said on Thursday that it has surpassed 150 million developers.
TP-Link Routers Under Scrutiny as U.S. Considers Potential Ban Over Security Risks
The U.S. government is weighing a potential ban on TP-Link routers starting next year, pending the results of ongoing investigations into their alleged involvement in cyberattacks that could pose national security risks.
Cybercriminal Behind Raccoon Stealer Sentenced to 5 Years
Mark Sokolovsky, a Ukrainian national, has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in running the Raccoon Stealer malware operation, a scheme that enabled cybercrime on a massive scale.
OpenAI Introduces Free 15-Minute Phone Calls with ChatGPT
OpenAI has rolled out a feature allowing users to call ChatGPT for free, for up to 15 minutes per month, using a simple phone number: 1-800-CHATGPT.
Cyberattacks Using GenAI Tech Expected to Increase Next Year
Cyberattacks utilizing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technology as a tool are expected to grow next year, a government report showed on Wednesday.
Samsung to Unveil New AI-Powered Home Appliances at CES 2025
Samsung Electronics will unveil its new home appliances lineup powered by artificial intelligence (AI) technology at the upcoming CES next month, the company said on Wednesday.
Founders of $23.5M Pyramid Scheme Sentenced to Prison
Three founders of the fraudulent scheme 8 Figure Dream Lifestyle (8FDL) have been sentenced for wire fraud conspiracy after defrauding over 2,800 victims.
Meta Fined €251M for GDPR Violations Tied to 2018 Facebook Data Breach
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has imposed a €251 million ($263.6 million) fine on Meta for violations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) following a 2018 Facebook data breach that affected 29 million accounts.
NVIDIA Shares Quick Fix for Performance Drop in New App
NVIDIA has acknowledged a performance issue affecting systems running its newly released NVIDIA App, which can cause gaming frame rates to drop by as much as 15%.
Data Analytics Market To Hit $190 Billion in 2028 Globally
The global data analytics market is forecast to be worth $190 billion in 2028, registering an 11.1 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2023 and 2028, according to a report on Tuesday.
Nigeria Arrests 792 in Major Scam Operation
Nigeria's anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), arrested 792 people in a raid on December 10.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Hit by Cyberattack, Data of 1.4 Million Patients Exposed
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) and its El Paso branch recently experienced a significant cyberattack that disrupted critical systems and compromised sensitive data belonging to 1.4 million patients.
