NOYB Files GDPR Complaints Against X Over Unauthorized AI Data Usage
European privacy advocacy group NOYB (None of Your Business) has filed nine formal complaints alleging that X, formerly known as Twitter, violated the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by using personal data from over 60 million European users to train its large language model, "Grok,"...
Twitch Tests New Feature to Curb Offensive Chat Messages
This feature is powered by machine learning, similar to the prompts Twitter developed to curb inappropriate posts.
Technical Glitches Mar Musk-Trump Interview on X Spaces
Elon Musk’s much-anticipated interview with former President Donald Trump on X Spaces faced significant technical setbacks, delaying the event by more than 40 minutes.
Gaming Company Krafton Acquires Japan’s Tango Gameworks
Krafton, a South Korean gaming firm, said on Monday it has acquired Tokyo-based game studio Tango Gameworks for an undisclosed sum.
Understanding GPS Spoofing: What It Is and How to Protect Against It
GPS spoofing is the act of tricking a GPS receiver by sending it fake signals that look like the real thing. When this happens, the GPS device might show the wrong location or time without you even realizing it.
Surge in GPS Spoofing Poses New Risks to Aviation by Manipulating Time
A recent surge in GPS spoofing incidents has raised alarms within the aviation industry, with cybersecurity experts warning of a new dimension to these attacks: the manipulation of time on aircraft systems.
Massive Data Breach Exposes Nearly 2.7 Billion Records in the US
The leaked data is allegedly sourced from National Public Data, a company that aggregates and sells personal information for purposes like background checks, criminal record searches, and private investigations.
Microsoft to Remove Paint 3D from Store by November 4th
Microsoft will be pulling Paint 3D from the Microsoft Store as of November 4th, according to a screenshot discovered by XDA Developers.
Venezuela Sees Surge in VPN Usage Following Government’s Block on X
A significant spike in Virtual Private Network (VPN) use has been observed in Venezuela, following the government’s decision to block access to X (formerly known as Twitter) for 10 days.
U.S. Charges Two Key Figures Behind Major Russian Cybercrime Forum
U.S. authorities have charged two administrators of WWH-Club, a major Russian-language cybercrime forum.
Donald Trump’s X Account Becomes Unsearchable, Raising Eyebrows
In a recent twist on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, Donald Trump’s account has become mysteriously unsearchable.
Ex-Twitter Board Member Sues Elon Musk’s X for $20 Million
Elon Musk-run social media platform X has been sued by a former Twitter board member for $20 million.
Cisco Plans Second Round of Layoffs Amid Shift to Cybersecurity and AI
Cisco is reportedly preparing for a second round of layoffs this year, potentially affecting thousands of employees as the company shifts its focus towards higher-growth areas like cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI).
Microsoft Discloses High-Severity Zero-Day Vulnerability in Office Products
Microsoft has revealed a high-severity zero-day vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-38200, affecting several versions of its Office suite, including Office 2016, Office 2019, Office LTSC 2021, and Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise.
YouTube Premium Tests Sleep Timer Feature for Subscribers
YouTube Premium is testing a new sleep timer feature, allowing subscribers to pause videos after a set duration.
Signal Blocked in Venezuela and Russia Amid Government Crackdowns
Signal, the widely-used encrypted messaging app, is facing significant blocks in Venezuela and Russia.
Medium Expands Partner Program to 77 New Countries
Medium has announced a major expansion of its Partner Program, now supporting writers from 77 additional countries, bringing the total to 119 countries worldwide.
Understanding YouTube Video Privacy Settings: Public, Private, and Unlisted
Public videos are visible to all, Private videos are restricted to invitees, and Unlisted videos are viewable only via direct link.
Apple Updates EU Policy, Easing Developer Restrictions
Tech giant Apple announced on Thursday that it will now permit developers to interact with their customers beyond its App Store ecosystem.
X Agrees to Temporarily Halt AI Training Using EU User Data Amid Legal Proceedings
Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has agreed to pause the use of personal data from European Union users to train its AI systems, following legal action by Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC).
