15 SpyLoan Apps with 8 Million Downloads Discovered on Google Play
McAfee has uncovered 15 malicious "SpyLoan" apps on Google Play, collectively downloaded over 8 million times.
WhatsApp Tests QR Code Feature for Following Channels
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new way for users to follow channels using QR codes, according to WABetaInfo.
How to Scan QR Codes on a PC: A Step-by-Step Detailed Guide
In this guide, we’ll explore various methods to scan QR codes on a computer, including tips, tools, and troubleshooting techniques to make the process seamless.
Canadian Media Giants Sue OpenAI Over Copyright Infringement
A group of prominent Canadian media companies has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the AI giant of "inappropriate and illegal" use of their journalism to train its GPT models.
What Is Black Friday, Anyway?
Black Friday is a colloquial term for the Friday following Thanksgiving in the United States. It traditionally marks the start of the Christmas shopping season in the United States. Many stores offer highly promoted sales at discounted prices and often open very early, sometimes as early as...
Australia Passes Landmark Social Media Ban for Users Under 16
Australian lawmakers have approved legislation banning children under 16 from using social media platforms, a bold move to combat the negative effects of social media on young users’ mental health.
Tor Project Urges Volunteers to Deploy WebTunnel Bridges to Combat Escalating Censorship
The Tor Project has issued a critical call for help from the privacy community, urging volunteers to deploy 200 new WebTunnel bridges by the end of 2024.
T-Mobile Thwarts Cyberattack Amid Reports of Chinese-Linked Espionage Campaign
T-Mobile disclosed on Wednesday that it had recently detected attempts by "bad actors" to infiltrate its systems, but emphasized that no sensitive customer data, including calls, voicemails, or texts, was accessed.
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.
