Apple Expands Apple Intelligence Features with iOS 18.2 Beta Release
The update also brings enhanced AI-driven writing tools, ChatGPT integration, and Visual Intelligence, which enables users to perform searches using their iPhone 16 camera.
LinkedIn Users Experience Sudden Follower Drop Amid Speculation of Account Purge
On Tuesday, LinkedIn users began reporting a significant drop in their follower counts, with some losing hundreds of followers in a short period.
AdSense Inbox Notifications to Be Deprecated in November 2024
Starting in November 2024, Google AdSense will deprecate its Inbox notifications feature.
Meta Suspends Accounts Tracking Celebrity Private Jets Amid Privacy Concerns
Meta has suspended several Threads and Instagram accounts that tracked the private jets of high-profile figures such as Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Kim Kardashian, and Donald Trump.
UN Trust Fund Exposes Sensitive Data in Major Security Breach
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered a serious data breach involving the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women, revealing over 115,000 sensitive records.
xAI Launches API for Grok AI Model, Priced at $5 per Million Tokens
In August, Elon Musk’s xAI teased the release of Grok, its flagship generative AI model, through an API. That API is now live, though currently in a minimalist form.
WordPress Sites Targeted by Malicious Plugins Displaying Fake Software Updates
A new wave of cyberattacks is targeting WordPress sites, installing malicious plugins that push information-stealing malware through fake software updates and error messages.
Disney Plus and Hulu Halt In-App Subscriptions on iOS Devices
In a recent update, Disney Plus and Hulu have removed the option for users to subscribe via their iPhone apps.
Internet Archive Faces Another Breach, Exposing User Data via Zendesk Support
The Internet Archive has experienced another data breach, this time through their Zendesk email support platform.
Exploring the Dark Web: What It Is, How It Works, and Is It Legal to Visit?
Curious about the dark web? Discover what the dark web really is, whether it’s legal to visit, and the risks you should be aware of before exploring it.
Hackers Breach ESET’s Israeli Partner to Launch Phishing Attack with Data Wipers
Hackers have breached Comsecure, ESET’s exclusive partner in Israel, to send phishing emails to local businesses, delivering destructive data wipers disguised as antivirus software.
Cisco Takes DevHub Portal Offline After Data Leak, Denies System Breach
Cisco confirmed that it has taken its public DevHub portal offline following the leak of "non-public" data by a threat actor.
DJI Sues US Department of Defense Over “Chinese Military Company” Designation
DJI, the world's leading drone manufacturer, is fighting to distance itself from accusations of ties to the Chinese government.
Music Speeds Up Recovery from Surgery, Reduces Stress Levels
Listening to music may help patients recover from surgery through a lower heart rate, reduced anxiety levels, less opioid use, and lower pain, according to researchers.
Musk’s SpaceX Wins $733 Million Launch Contract From US Space Force
SpaceX has won a $733 million, eight-launch contract from the US Space Force.
Alabama Man Arrested for Hacking SEC’s X Account to Manipulate Bitcoin Prices
The FBI arrested Eric Council Jr., 25, in Athens, Alabama, in connection with the January 2024 hack of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s social media account on X (formerly Twitter).
Brazilian Federal Police Arrest Hacker Behind Major Data Breach
The stolen data, which surfaced in August, was listed for sale on the dark web in April by a group calling itself "USDoD."
Netflix Reports Strong Subscriber Growth and Upcoming Features in Q3 2024
Netflix revealed in its third-quarter earnings report that subscribers spend an average of two hours daily on the platform, with household viewership rising compared to last year.
OpenAI Tests ChatGPT App for Windows: Available to Paid Users Only for Now
OpenAI is currently testing a ChatGPT app for Windows, but it's only now accessible to paid users.
Sudanese Nationals Charged for Operating Cybercriminal Group Anonymous Sudan
A federal grand jury has indicted two Sudanese nationals, accusing them of controlling Anonymous Sudan, a notorious cybercriminal group responsible for launching tens of thousands of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks on critical infrastructure and government agencies across the U.S. and globally.
