Moscow Authorities Launch Criminal Case Against Creators of UPS Payment System and Cryptex Exchange
Russian authorities have opened a criminal case against the creators of the anonymous payment system UPS and the cryptocurrency exchange Cryptex, accusing them of organizing a criminal community and engaging in illegal financial activities.
Meta Unveils AI-Powered Video Generator: Movie Gen
Meta has introduced a cutting-edge AI video tool called Movie Gen that creates high-definition videos from simple text prompts, complete with sound and various visual effects.
Microsoft 365 vs. Office 2024: What’s the Difference?
Microsoft 365 offers cloud-based subscription benefits, while Office 2024 is a one-time purchase with fewer updates but long-term stability.
Samsung Begins Mass Production Of Industry-Leading SSD For AI Computers
Samsung Electronics said on Friday that it has begun mass production of its latest industry-leading solid-state drive (SSD) product, optimal for usage in powerful artificial intelligence personal computers.
Elon Musk Breaks Record with 200 Million Followers on X
Elon Musk on Thursday became the first person to reach 200 million followers on X social media platform, which he acquired in October 2022 for a whopping $44 billion.
How Ramp Crypto Payments Facilitate Secure Crypto Purchases
A key component of this growing demand is the ability to buy crypto with ramp, a service that provides seamless and secure fiat-to-crypto conversions.
FIN7 Hacking Group Launches Fake AI Deepnude Sites to Spread Malware
The notorious hacking group FIN7 has developed a network of fake AI-powered deepnude generator websites aimed at infecting visitors with information-stealing malware.
OpenAI Secures $6.6 Billion in Historic Funding Round, Valuing the AI Giant at $157 Billion
OpenAI has raised a groundbreaking $6.6 billion investment, boosting its valuation to an impressive $157 billion. According to the company, this funding will support its ongoing mission to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI).
FCC Launches $200 Million Cybersecurity Pilot Program for Schools and Libraries
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced plans to provide up to $200 million to help schools and libraries strengthen their cybersecurity systems.
Arc Browser Launches Bug Bounty Program to Boost Security After Critical Vulnerability
The Browser Company has rolled out a Bug Bounty Program for its Arc browser, aiming to engage security researchers in identifying vulnerabilities and offering rewards for their discoveries.
Law Enforcement Strikes LockBit Ransomware Network with Arrests and Sanctions
Europol has announced a major crackdown on the notorious LockBit ransomware group, involving coordinated actions across 12 countries as part of Operation Cronos.
Squid Game Season 2 Teaser Drops Ahead of December 26th Release
The highly anticipated second season of Squid Game is set to return on December 26th, and Netflix has just dropped a new teaser that’s already building excitement among fans.
WhatsApp Rolls Out New Filters and Virtual Backgrounds for Video Calls
WhatsApp is introducing new features to enhance video call experiences, allowing users to apply filters and virtual backgrounds.
Microsoft Enhances Paint and Photos with AI-Powered Editing Tools for Generative Fill, Erase, and Upscaling
Microsoft is introducing a suite of new AI-powered tools in its Paint and Photos apps, designed to enhance image editing capabilities, particularly for Copilot Plus PCs.
Russian Hacker Charged in U.S. for Orchestrating Widespread Ransomware Attacks
The U.S. Justice Department has unsealed an indictment against Russian national Aleksandr Viktorovich Ryzhenkov for his alleged role in deploying the BitPaymer ransomware to target numerous victims across Texas and the U.S.
PlayStation Network Suffers Major Outage, Affecting PS5 and PS4 Gamers
Sony’s PlayStation Network (PSN) is facing a widespread outage, impacting PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and other platforms on Monday night.
T-Mobile Reaches $31.5 Million Settlement with FCC Over Data Breaches
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a $31.5 million settlement with T-Mobile following multiple data breaches that exposed the personal information of millions of U.S. consumers.
NASA’s Europa Clipper ‘Fuelled up & Nearly Ready to Go’ on October 10
NASA’s Europa Clipper mission, scheduled for journey to Jupiter and its moon Europa, is “fuelled up and nearly ready to go” on October 10.
Telegram Pledges Zero Tolerance for Deepfake Pornography
South Korea's media regulator said on Monday that Telegram has pledged to adopt a zero-tolerance policy and immediately remove deepfake pornography and other illegal content from its platform, in cooperation with local authorities.
Fidelity Reduces Value of Musk’s X by 79 Percent, Platform Likely worth $9.4 Billion
Global investment firm Fidelity has reduce the value of its holding in Elon Musk-run X (formerly Twitter) by a massive 78.7 percent, which implies that the X social media platform is likely valued at just $9.4 billion.
