Marriott to Pay $52 Million Settlement for Data Breaches Impacting 334 Million Customers
Marriott has agreed to a $52 million settlement with 49 states and Washington, DC, following a series of data breaches that compromised the personal information of over 334 million customers between 2014 and 2020.
Microsoft Set to Launch Xbox Game Purchases via Android App in November
Starting next month, Microsoft will roll out an update to its Xbox mobile app on Android, allowing US users to purchase and play Xbox games directly from their devices.
‘Severe’ Solar Storm Arrives At Earth
According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a powerful solar storm arrived at Earth on Thursday and may impact ongoing recovery efforts for hurricanes Helene and Milton.
TrackMan Data Breach Exposes 31 Million Records Online
In a recent cybersecurity incident, Jeremiah Fowler, a researcher, uncovered an unsecured database containing over 31 million records tied to TrackMan, a company known for its sports analytics technology, particularly in golf and baseball.
Mozilla Releases Emergency Firefox Update to Patch Critical Vulnerability Under Active Exploitation
Mozilla has rolled out an urgent security update for its Firefox browser, addressing a critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-9680, which is actively being exploited.
X Revamps Creator Monetization: Earnings Tied to Premium User Engagement
However, X announced today that creators will earn based on “engagement with your content from Premium users.”
Internet Archive Hacked: Data of 31 Million Users Exposed in Major Breach
On Wednesday, the Internet Archive (archive.org) was hit by a major cyberattack that exposed the data of 31 million users.
Turkey Blocks Discord over Child Safety, Crime Concerns
Turkey blocked access to the messaging platform Discord on Wednesday following a court ruling amid concerns over platform safety and crimes involving minors.
Massive Data Breach Exposes Data of 31 Million Star Health Customers
A major data breach has compromised the personal information of 31 million Star Health Insurance customers, with the stolen data now up for sale online.
Justice Department’s Radical Proposals Risk Hurting Consumers, Businesses: Google
Google said the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) radical and sweeping proposal to break up the tech giant risks hurting consumers, businesses, and developers.
Meta’s New Feature Will Let You Share Instagram Reels Directly to Threads
Meta has been looking for ways to boost Threads by connecting it more closely with its other social platforms, like Facebook and Instagram.
MediaTek Unveils Dimensity 9400 Chip for Latest AI Experiences
Chip-maker MediaTek on Wednesday launched Dimensity 9400, the new flagship smartphone chipset optimized for edge-AI applications, immersive gaming, incredible photography and more.
Microsoft October 2024 Patch Tuesday Fixes 118 Flaws, Including 5 Zero-Days
Microsoft's October 2024 Patch Tuesday brings critical security updates, addressing 118 vulnerabilities, including five publicly disclosed zero-day flaws, with two actively exploited.
Apple Updates iCloud.com with New Features and Dark Mode
With this update, iCloud.com now offers a more personalized and streamlined experience, including support for Dark Mode.
Brazil Orders the Unblocking of X, but Full Service Still Delayed
On Tuesday, Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes instructed the country’s telecommunications agency, Anatel, to unblock X (formerly Twitter) within 24 hours.
How to Use Emergency SOS and Satellite Messaging on iPhone and Pixel Devices
Apple and Google now offer satellite SOS features on iPhone 14 and Pixel 9, enabling emergency messaging without cell service or Wi-Fi.
LG Electronics’ Operating Earnings Down 21 Percent Due to Increased Costs
LG Electronics on Tuesday estimated its third-quarter operating profit sank 20.9 per cent from a year earlier, missing market expectations, due to increased logistics and marketing costs.
Samsung’s Q3 Profit Misses Expectations on Slow Chip Growth
Samsung Electronics on Tuesday estimated its third-quarter (Q3) operating profit nearly tripled, but missed market expectations due to the lukewarm performance of its high-end memory chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) computing.
FTX’s $16 Billion Repayment Plan for Customers Receives Court Approval
FTX has received court approval to move ahead with its $16 billion repayment plan for customers who lost assets during the crypto exchange's downfall.
MoneyGram Confirms Data Breach Exposing Sensitive Customer Information in September Cyberattack
MoneyGram recently confirmed that a cyberattack in September led to the theft of customers' personal and transaction data. The breach caused a five-day system outage, preventing users from accessing or sending money.
