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).
U.S. Court Orders FTX to Pay $12.7 Billion to Customers in Bankruptcy Settlement
A U.S. court has ordered the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX to pay $12.7 billion in relief to its customers, as announced by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Thursday.
Latest AI Model Poses ‘Medium Risk’ for Political Persuasion via Text: OpenAI
OpenAI has admitted that its new artificial intelligence (AI) model shows “medium risk” when persuading political opinions via generated text.
Nashville Man Charged in North Korean IT Fraud Scheme Using “Laptop Farm”
Matthew Isaac Knoot, 38, of Nashville, Tennessee, has been charged for his involvement in a scheme to generate revenue for North Korea's illicit weapons program, including weapons of mass destruction (WMD).
eBay Unveils Revamped Search Pages with Enhanced User Experience
eBay has rolled out a major update to its search pages, introducing a series of design enhancements aimed at improving the user experience.
Paramount Lays Off 15% of US Workforce Amid Cost-Cutting Measures Ahead of Skydance Merger
Paramount is making significant cuts to its workforce in the United States, announcing layoffs that will affect approximately 2,000 employees—roughly 15% of its US staff.
OpenAI Expands Access to DALL-E 3: Free Tier Users Can Now Create Two Images Daily
OpenAI is expanding the reach of its powerful DALL-E 3 image generation model, allowing users of ChatGPT's free tier to create up to two images per day.
