Serbian Police Accused of Hacking Activists’ Phones Using Cellebrite Tools and Spyware
Serbian authorities are reportedly hacking into the phones of journalists and activists using mobile forensic tools and spyware, according to a recent report by Amnesty International.
Instagram Now Lets You Schedule DMs: Here’s How It Works
Instagram has introduced a new feature that allows users to schedule direct messages, as first reported by TechCrunch.
Threads Reaches 100 Million Daily Active Users
Meta-owned social media network Threads has reached 100 million daily active users.
What Is the Secret Santa Scam and How Can You Avoid It?
Think twice before joining that festive gift exchange! Learn how to spot the Secret Santa Social Media Scam and protect yourself this holiday season.
Hackers Target YouTube Creators, Send Fake Brand Collaboration Offers with Malware
A report on Monday showed an alarming trend: Cybercriminals are now increasingly targeting popular YouTube creators by exploiting fake brand collaboration offers to distribute malware.
Clop Ransomware Takes Credit for Cleo Data Breaches
The notorious Clop ransomware gang has admitted responsibility for the recent wave of data theft attacks targeting Cleo's managed file transfer systems.
xAI Unveils Grok-2 Chatbot: Free Access for All X Users
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, announced on Saturday that its latest Grok-2 chatbot is now available for free to all users of the X social media platform.
MUT-1244 Cybercrime Campaign: 390,000 WordPress Credentials Stolen in Sophisticated Attack
A cybercriminal group MUT-1244 has stolen over 390,000 WordPress credentials in a massive, year-long operation targeting other hackers using a rigged WordPress credentials checker.
Russia Blocks Viber Messaging App Over Legal Violations
Russia's internet watchdog, Roskomnadzor, has blocked the Viber encrypted messaging app, citing non-compliance with Russian legislation.
FTC Warns of Soaring “Task Scams” Preying on Online Job Seekers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sounded the alarm over a sharp rise in "task scams," deceptive schemes masquerading as easy online jobs but designed to steal money from unsuspecting victims.
Citrix Netscaler Targeted in Widespread Password Spray Attacks
These attacks, characterized by massive login attempts, are part of a broader trend targeting edge networking devices and cloud platforms.
Elon Musk Becomes the First Person to Reach $400 Billion in Net Worth
Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, has officially crossed a historic financial milestone, becoming the first person in history to amass a net worth of $400 billion.
Half of US Teenagers Are Online Almost Constantly: Study
Half of teenagers in the US are almost constantly online on social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, finds a study, raising concerns about technology’s impact on youth.
Samsung to Launch ‘Extended Reality’ Headset Next Year
Samsung Electronics said on Friday it will launch an "extended reality" (XR) headset jointly developed with Alphabet’s Google and Qualcomm in global markets next year.
U.S. Offers $5 Million Reward to Disrupt North Korea’s Illegal IT Worker Scheme
The U.S. State Department has announced a reward of up to $5 million for information that could dismantle North Korea’s illegal IT work schemes.
Google Drive Gemini Now Summarizes Folders
Google’s Gemini AI integration in Drive just got even more practical. Building on its ability to summarize documents and answer project-related questions, Gemini can now generate comprehensive summaries of entire folders.
WhatsApp Introduces Exciting Upgrades for Calls
WhatsApp is rolling out a series of enhancements aimed at improving the calling experience for its users.
U.S. Justice Department Takes Down Rydox Cybercrime Marketplace, Arrests Key Operators
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the takedown of Rydox, an illicit online marketplace specializing in stolen personal data, access devices, and cybercrime tools.
Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump Inauguration, Sparking Political Debate
Meta, the social media giant, has made a $1 million contribution to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration committee, stirring significant debate across the political spectrum.
Skoda Infotainment Vulnerabilities Could Expose Cars to Cyberattacks
Security researchers have discovered a series of vulnerabilities in the infotainment systems of some Skoda vehicles, potentially allowing hackers to exploit critical features remotely.
