Google Awards Nearly $12 Million in Bug Bounties in 2024
Google paid nearly $12 million in bug bounty rewards to 660 security researchers in 2024 through its Vulnerability Reward Program (VRP).
FTC to Distribute $25.5 Million in Refunds Over Tech Support Scam
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is set to distribute over $25.5 million in refunds to victims misled by tech support companies Restoro and Reimage.
Bluesky Introduces Longer Videos and Enhanced Messaging Controls
Bluesky is stepping up its game by allowing users to upload longer videos, extending the limit from one minute to three minutes.
A Massive Cyberattack Hits X, Tracing Those behind It: Elon Musk
Elon Musk on Monday said a massive cyber attack has hit his X social media platform, that disabled millions of users across the globe from accessing the social media platform.
Samsung Maintains Global Leadership in Soundbars for 11th Consecutive Year
Samsung Electronics has once again secured its position as the world’s leading soundbar brand for the 11th consecutive year, according to market research firm FutureSource Consulting.
Russian Authorities Block Telegram in Two Regions Over Security Concerns
Officials in two Russian regions have restricted access to the Telegram messaging app due to concerns that adversaries could exploit it, according to a statement from a regional digital development minister cited by the TASS state news agency on Saturday.
NTT Communications Reports Potential Data Leak Following Unauthorized Access
NTT Communications (NTT Com) has confirmed a potential data breach following unauthorized access to its internal systems.
U.S. Authorities Recover $23 Million in Stolen Cryptocurrency
U.S. officials have seized over $23 million in cryptocurrency linked to a massive $150 million theft from a Ripple crypto wallet in January 2024.
Netflix to Spend $18 Billion on Content in 2024, With Plans to Invest Even More
Netflix is ramping up its content spending to around $18 billion this year, with no signs of slowing down.
AliveCor Loses Appeal in Patent Dispute Against Apple
AliveCor, a medical device company, has faced another defeat in its long-running legal battle against Apple.
Lack of Proper Sleep May Raise Hypertension Risk in Teenagers
Teenagers who do not get the right amount of sleep may be at an increased risk for high blood pressure or hypertension -- a common risk factor for cardiovascular diseases --, warned research on Friday.
FBI Warns of Scammers Targeting U.S. Executives with Fake BianLian Ransom Notes
The FBI has warned about scammers posing as the BianLian ransomware gang, sending fraudulent ransom letters to corporate executives in the United States.
How to Use AI for Content Creation Without Losing Authenticity
Learn how to use AI for content creation while keeping your writing authentic, engaging, and personal. Balance AI’s efficiency with your unique voice.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Loses Starship Spacecraft During 8th Flight Test
SpaceX lost contact with its spacecraft shortly after the launch of the eighth test flight of its giant Starship rocket on Friday.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Establish U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to create a strategic bitcoin reserve, a move that comes just ahead of his scheduled meeting with cryptocurrency industry leaders at the White House.
U.S. Secret Service Seizes Domain of Sanctioned Russian Crypto Exchange Garantex
The U.S. Secret Service, in coordination with the Department of Justice's Criminal Division, the FBI, and Europol, has seized the domain of the Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex.
Microsoft Takes Down Malicious GitHub Repositories Used in Large-Scale Malvertising Campaign
Microsoft has dismantled an undisclosed number of GitHub repositories that were being used in a massive malvertising campaign, which affected nearly one million devices worldwide.
1Password Introduces Location-Based Password Management
1Password has rolled out a new feature designed to make finding passwords, logins, and access codes more intuitive using location-based access.
UK Government Quietly Removes Encryption Advice After Pressuring Apple for iCloud Backdoor
The UK government has quietly removed encryption advice from its official web pages, just weeks after pushing Apple to provide backdoor access to encrypted iCloud data.
YouTube Music and Premium Surpass 125 Million Subscribers Globally
Google-owned YouTube said on Thursday that it has reached 125 million subscribers worldwide for its Music and Premium services, including trial users.
