Google Raises Bug Bounties To $1.5 Million For Advanced Android Exploits
Google is making major changes to its Android and Chrome vulnerability rewards programs, increasing payouts for highly advanced exploits while reducing rewards for bugs that artificial intelligence has made easier to discover.
Canvas Owner Instructure Hit By Massive Student Data Breach
Education technology company Instructure says it is investigating a cyberattack after hackers claimed they stole 280 million records linked to students, teachers, and staff across thousands of schools and universities.
OpenAI Replaces ChatGPT Default Model With GPT-5.5 Instant
OpenAI has launched a new foundation model called GPT-5.5 Instant, replacing GPT-5.3 Instant as the default model powering ChatGPT.
Threads Adds Web Messaging And Group Chats
Threads is expanding its desktop experience by rolling out messaging support on the web, allowing users to send one-on-one and group chats directly from their browsers.
Google Home Gets Smarter With Gemini 3.1 Upgrade
Google is upgrading Google Home with Gemini 3.1, bringing a smarter and more natural AI experience to its smart home platform.
Apple To Pay $250 Million Over Delayed AI Siri Features
Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit tied to its Apple Intelligence rollout and the delayed launch of advanced Siri features promoted alongside the iPhone 16 series.
Windows 11 Widgets Get Quieter as Microsoft Hides MSN Feed by Default
Microsoft is finally making a much-needed change to the widgets experience in Windows 11 by moving away from the cluttered MSN news feed.
Amazon SES Misuse Sparks Surge In Advanced Phishing Attacks
The Amazon Simple Email Service, known as Amazon SES, is increasingly being misused by attackers to send highly convincing phishing emails that can slip past standard security filters and reputation-based protections.
Elon Musk Settles SEC Lawsuit over Twitter Stake Disclosure Delay
Elon Musk has reached a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over allegations that he delayed disclosing his initial investment in Twitter, now known as X.
Ransomware Hacker Jailed for 102 Months After Global Cybercrime Spree
A Latvian hacker linked to a major Russia-based ransomware gang has been sentenced to 102 months in prison after helping orchestrate attacks on more than 54 companies worldwide.
WhatsApp’s Liquid Glass Redesign Slowly Expands to Chat Screen
According to WABetaInfo, the redesign is now being developed further, with Meta working to bring the Liquid Glass style into the in-chat interface as well. Although the feature hasn’t been officially released even to beta testers yet, it has been spotted in development builds.
Linux Copy Fail Bug Actively Exploited, Urgent Patch Warning Issued
Cybersecurity authorities have raised a serious alarm after a newly disclosed Linux vulnerability, known as “Copy Fail,” is now being actively exploited in real-world attacks just a day after its public disclosure.
Microsoft April 2026 Update Breaks Some Windows Backup Apps
Microsoft has confirmed that its April 2026 security updates are causing problems for some third-party backup applications on Windows devices.
Three Die After Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak On Atlantic Cruise Ship
Three people have died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak was reported aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, according to the World Health Organization.
Foxconn Launches New LEO Satellites With SpaceX Falcon 9
Taiwan’s Foxconn has launched its second-generation low-Earth orbit satellites as the electronics giant continues to expand its work in space technology.
Gamestop Makes Surprise $56 Billion Bid To Buy Ebay
GameStop has made a surprise offer to buy eBay in a deal worth about $56 billion, a move that could reshape the online shopping and gaming retail market if it goes through.
How To Screen Record In Laptop: Easy Guide For Windows, Mac And Linux
Learn how to screen record on a laptop using Windows, Mac, and Linux. This simple guide explains built-in tools, shortcuts, audio recording, and best tips.
China-Linked Hackers Target Asian Government And Defence Networks
China-aligned hackers have reportedly targeted government and defence organisations across South, East and Southeast Asia, along with one NATO member in Europe, in a new cyber espionage campaign.
CPanel Flaw Is Being Mass-Exploited In Sorry Ransomware Attacks
A newly disclosed cPanel security flaw is now being mass-exploited by hackers to breach websites and encrypt data in “Sorry” ransomware attacks.
AI-Generated Actors And Scripts Are Now Ineligible For Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has introduced new Oscar rules that make AI-generated actors and AI-written scripts ineligible for Academy Awards.
