Cloudflare Loses 55% of Logs Over 3.5 Hours Due to Bug in Logging Service
Cloudflare revealed that it lost 55% of logs sent to customers during a 3.5-hour window on November 14, 2024, due to a bug in its log collection service.
Zello Urges Users to Reset Passwords Amid Possible Security Breach
This precautionary measure follows what appears to be another security incident involving the platform, which serves a global user base of over 140 million people.
Sensitive Data of Over 600,000 Individuals Exposed in SL Data Services Breach
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler uncovered an unsecured database containing over 644,000 records belonging to SL Data Services, a company that provides information research services under the Propertyrec brand.
FTC Launches Antitrust Investigation into Microsoft’s Cloud, Security, and AI Practices
Microsoft is under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as part of a broad antitrust probe, joining other major tech companies like Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Google in facing government scrutiny.
TikTok Will Restrict Certain Beauty Filters for Users Under 18
TikTok has announced plans to block the use of certain filters for users under 18, particularly those that alter a person’s appearance.
RomCom Cybercrime Group Exploits Zero-Day Chain to Target Firefox and Tor Users
The Russian-based RomCom cybercrime group has been exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities to target Firefox and Tor Browser users across Europe and North America.
Meta’s Threads Hits 35 Million Signups Amid Growing Competition from Bluesky
Meta’s Threads has seen over 35 million signups in November alone, marking three consecutive months of over a million daily registrations, according to spokesperson Alec Booker.
Artists Leak OpenAI’s Sora Text-to-Video Model, Accusing the Company of Exploitation
Artists leaked OpenAI’s Sora model, accusing it of exploiting them for unpaid labor. OpenAI denies, citing voluntary participation and safety priorities.
Spotify Now Supports Google’s Gemini Extensions for Voice-Controlled Music Search
Spotify has officially integrated with Google’s Gemini Extensions, enabling users to search for and play music through natural language commands powered by Google’s generative AI assistant.
Pakistan to Ban Most VPNs, Raising Concerns Over Internet Freedom and Economy
Pakistan is set to ban most Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), joining countries like China and Russia in restricting internet access.
South Korean Prosecutors Push for 5-Year Sentence for Samsung Chairman
In an appeals case, south Korean prosecutors seek a five-year prison sentence and a 500 million KRW fine (approximately $375,000) for Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee.
Meta Takes Action Against Organized Online Scams, Removing Over 2 Million Accounts in 2024
Meta recently revealed that it has taken down over 2 million accounts involved in scams such as "pig butchering" since the start of 2024.
What You Should Never Share on Social Media: Protecting Your Privacy and Security
This blog will explain the types of information you should never share on social media to keep your personal life private and secure.
Scientists Decode Brain Activity that Can Help Treat Anxiety and Depression
A team of scientists has uncovered newer parts of the brain, that support social interactions and are connected to and in constant communication with the ancient amygdala region -- a discovery that can help treat psychiatric conditions such as anxiety and depression.
Hyundai, Kia Recall Over 200k EVs in US over ‘Drive Power’ Issue
Automakers Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 208,000 electric vehicles (EVs) in the US due to an issue that could cause them to suddenly lose power.
Russian Hackers APT28 Exploit WiFi Networks with Sophisticated “Nearest Neighbor Attack”
Russian cyber-espionage group APT28, also known as Fancy Bear, has pioneered a groundbreaking cyberattack method dubbed the "Nearest Neighbor Attack," enabling the breach of corporate WiFi networks from thousands of miles away.
Microsoft Rolls Out Recall AI Preview for Copilot Plus PCs
Microsoft has launched the first preview of its highly anticipated Recall AI feature for Copilot Plus PCs, available to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel.
‘Disable Admin Notices Individually’ Plugin Exposes 100,000+ Sites to Risk
This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit site administrators by tricking them into clicking malicious links, potentially performing unauthorized actions on their websites.
Divesting Chrome Web Browser to Have a Profound Impact on Google
According to a report on Friday, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) proposes that Google divest the Chrome web browser to restore competition to the online search market.
Apple Plans Major AI Overhaul for Siri, Aiming to Rival ChatGPT and Google Gemini Live
Apple is gearing up for a significant transformation of Siri, integrating advanced AI capabilities to make the digital assistant more conversational and versatile, according to a report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
