Crowdstrike Bug Hit 8.5 Million Windows Devices, Says Microsoft
The IT giant said in a statement that it is “working around the clock and providing ongoing updates and support".
Twitch Reinstates Donald Trump’s Account Following GOP Nomination
Twitch has lifted the indefinite suspension of former President Donald Trump's account, which was originally imposed following the January 6th, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.
Pixel 9 Leak Hints at Emergency “Satellite SOS” Feature with Potential Free Trial
This feature, discovered by Android Authority appears to be Google's answer to Apple's emergency satellite connectivity, raising the bar for Pixel's safety features.
Meta Fined $220 Million by Nigeria for Data Privacy Violations
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has been hit with a hefty fine of $220 million by Nigeria's Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).
Two Russians Plead Guilty in LockBit Ransomware Case
Two individuals, Ruslan Magomedovich Astamirov, 21, and Mikhail Vasiliev, 34, pleaded guilty in Newark federal court for their involvement in the LockBit ransomware group.
Google URL Shortener Service Ending Next Year
Google has announced the upcoming closure of its URL shortening service, goo.gl.
China Launches New Earth Observation Satellite
China on Friday sent a new Earth observation satellite into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province.
CrowdStrike Says Single Software Update Behind Microsoft Windows Crash
As the Microsoft Windows crash created mayhem globally, cyber-security platform CrowdStrike on Friday said it is actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts.
Understanding CrowdStrike: The Company Behind the Recent Global Outage
This unexpected event has put CrowdStrike in the spotlight, prompting questions about the company and its role in the tech landscape.
OpenAI Launches GPT-4o Mini, Affordable AI for All
OpenAI announced the launch of GPT-4o mini, a smaller, more cost-effective version of its powerful GPT-4 language model.
Microsoft Cloud Outage Grounds Flights in US, Resolved
A cloud service outage at Microsoft caused disruptions for several US airlines on Thursday, grounding and delaying flights.
Crypto Platform Wazirx Suffers Mega Cyber Breach, Loses Digital Assets Worth $234 Million
India's leading cryptocurrency exchange WazirX on Thursday said it had suffered a massive data security breach, resulting in the alleged transfer of about $234 million worth of digital assets to a different address, as crypto exchanges continue to face the regulatory heat.
Musk Again Denies Donating $45 Million to Trump per Month
On Friday, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk again denied donating $45 million per month to former US president Donald Trump.
Samsung Acquires British Knowledge Graph Tech Startup for AI
Samsung said on Thursday it has acquired the British artificial intelligence (AI) and knowledge graph tech startup Oxford Semantic Technologies in a bid to strengthen its in-device AI capabilities.
Microsoft’s AI-Powered Designer App Lands on iOS and Android
Microsoft announced its AI-powered Designer app is officially coming out of preview and is now available to all users on iOS and Android.
Microsoft Brings Nvidia’s GeForce Now to Xbox Game Pages
Microsoft is set to integrate Nvidia’s GeForce Now service into its Xbox game store pages, allowing users to choose between Xbox Cloud Gaming and GeForce Now when viewing game listings online.
NASA Cancels VIPER Rover Due to Budget Woes
The agency cited cost increases, delays to the launch date, and the potential for future cost escalations as primary reasons for halting the mission.
On-Site Medical Service Provider Exposes Nearly 150,000 Records Online
Cybersecurity Researcher Jeremiah Fowler uncovered a non-password-protected database that contained 148,000 records belonging to InHouse Physicians.
Vietnamese Hackers Fuelling WhatsApp e-challan Scam in India: Report
A highly technical Android malware campaign by Vietnamese hackers is targeting Indian users through fake traffic e-challan messages on WhatsApp, according to a report on Wednesday.
Samsung Launches Energy Management Service for Tesla Vehicles
Samsung has launched an energy management service for Tesla electric vehicles in the United States as part of their strategic partnership aimed at enhancing connectivity at home, industry sources said on Wednesday.
