Massive Data Breach Exposes Data of 31 Million Star Health Customers
A major data breach has compromised the personal information of 31 million Star Health Insurance customers, with the stolen data now up for sale online.
Justice Department’s Radical Proposals Risk Hurting Consumers, Businesses: Google
Google said the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) radical and sweeping proposal to break up the tech giant risks hurting consumers, businesses, and developers.
Meta’s New Feature Will Let You Share Instagram Reels Directly to Threads
Meta has been looking for ways to boost Threads by connecting it more closely with its other social platforms, like Facebook and Instagram.
MediaTek Unveils Dimensity 9400 Chip for Latest AI Experiences
Chip-maker MediaTek on Wednesday launched Dimensity 9400, the new flagship smartphone chipset optimized for edge-AI applications, immersive gaming, incredible photography and more.
Microsoft October 2024 Patch Tuesday Fixes 118 Flaws, Including 5 Zero-Days
Microsoft's October 2024 Patch Tuesday brings critical security updates, addressing 118 vulnerabilities, including five publicly disclosed zero-day flaws, with two actively exploited.
Apple Updates iCloud.com with New Features and Dark Mode
With this update, iCloud.com now offers a more personalized and streamlined experience, including support for Dark Mode.
Brazil Orders the Unblocking of X, but Full Service Still Delayed
On Tuesday, Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes instructed the country’s telecommunications agency, Anatel, to unblock X (formerly Twitter) within 24 hours.
How to Use Emergency SOS and Satellite Messaging on iPhone and Pixel Devices
Apple and Google now offer satellite SOS features on iPhone 14 and Pixel 9, enabling emergency messaging without cell service or Wi-Fi.
LG Electronics’ Operating Earnings Down 21 Percent Due to Increased Costs
LG Electronics on Tuesday estimated its third-quarter operating profit sank 20.9 per cent from a year earlier, missing market expectations, due to increased logistics and marketing costs.
Samsung’s Q3 Profit Misses Expectations on Slow Chip Growth
Samsung Electronics on Tuesday estimated its third-quarter (Q3) operating profit nearly tripled, but missed market expectations due to the lukewarm performance of its high-end memory chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) computing.
FTX’s $16 Billion Repayment Plan for Customers Receives Court Approval
FTX has received court approval to move ahead with its $16 billion repayment plan for customers who lost assets during the crypto exchange's downfall.
MoneyGram Confirms Data Breach Exposing Sensitive Customer Information in September Cyberattack
MoneyGram recently confirmed that a cyberattack in September led to the theft of customers' personal and transaction data. The breach caused a five-day system outage, preventing users from accessing or sending money.
About 85 Percent of World’s Cryptocurrencies Are Not Even Worth a Cent: Report
The total number of cryptocurrencies has been floating between 8,500 and 10,000, with new tokens launched every time a bull run in the crypto space begins.
NASA-SpaceX Delay Europa Clipper Mission Due to Hurricane Milton in US
NASA’s Europa Clipper mission that aims to search for life on Jupiter's icy moon Europa has been stalled due to hurricane Milton, expected to pose "life-threatening hazards" for parts of Florida in the US, the space agency informed on Monday.
Russia to Test Hydrogen-Powered Vessel in October
Russia's first hydrogen-powered vessel, named Ecobalt, is scheduled to undergo sea trials this month, local media reported on Monday.
Indiana Man Pleads Guilty to $37 Million Cybercrime and Money Laundering Scheme
The cybercrime, which took place in February 2022, targeted an investment holdings company based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Light, along with unidentified co-conspirators, infiltrated the company’s computer systems, stealing personally identifiable information (PII) of nearly 600 victims
Chinese State Hackers Allegedly Breached US Wiretap Systems
Chinese state-sponsored hackers reportedly gained access to U.S. wiretap systems, compromising the networks of major telecom companies like AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen Technologies.
Probe into TikTok over Potential Violation of Personal Data Law
South Korea's media regulator is set to look into social media platform TikTok over a potential violation of the nation's data protection law, an official said on Monday.
YouTube Reinstated All Channels, Fixing Last Few Videos After Bug Hit the Platform
YouTube said in the latest update that it has reinstated all channels and most videos that were removed due to a technical glitch or a bug.
Google Removes Kaspersky Apps from Play Store Amid U.S. Sanctions
Google took down Kaspersky's Android security apps from the Google Play store and disabled the company's developer accounts, following U.S. government sanctions against the Russian cybersecurity giant.
