China’s ICBC Paid Ransom after Hacking That Crippled US Treasury Market: Reports
Ransomware hacking group Lockbit, which hit the US arm of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) last week and disrupted trades in the US Treasury market, has reportedly admitted it was paid a ransom by the bank.
Amazon Laying off ‘Just Over’ 180 Employees in Its Gaming Division
Amazon is laying off over 180 employees in its games division, as the company shuts down its Crown channel that streams on Twitch, closes its Game Growth effort that helps game makers market their products, and “refocusing” the work it does with its free games...
Uber Introduces New Tools to Address Unfair Drivers’ Account Deactivations
Uber is introducing new features to address unfair deactivations, and drivers and couriers will request an additional review of account deactivation decisions, including the ability to provide new information to support their case.
Nvidia’s New AI Chip: Bigger and Better
Nvidia has announced a new flagship chip for artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. The H200 boasts more high-bandwidth memory than its predecessor, the H100, which will allow it to handle larger and more complex AI models.
Ethereum Hackers Exploit Feature to Steal $60 Million from 99K Victims
In a brazen hack, thieves exploited a feature of the Ethereum blockchain to steal over $60 million in cryptocurrency from over 99,000 victims.
Now You Can Delete Threads Account Without Instagram
Meta is planning to roll out a new feature that will allow users to delete their Threads account without having to delete their Instagram account.
Whatsapp Rolling Out New Voice Chat Feature with Large Groups
The messaging app WhatsApp is introducing a new voice chat feature that will be a less disruptive method to connect with large groups on the platform.
Mpox Circulating since 2016 before Global Outbreak in 2022: Study
Mpox, earlier known as Monkeypox, has been circulating in humans since 2016, before sparking a global health emergency in 2022, according to research.
Tesla Will Sue for $50k if You Resell Your Cybertruck in 1st Year
In a section titled "For Cybertruck Only" to its Motor Vehicle Order Agreement, Tesla wrote, "You agree that you will not sell or otherwise attempt to sell the Vehicle within the first year following your Vehicle's delivery date".
Chinese Firms Operated 38 Fake News Websites in South Korea: NIS
South Korea's spy agency said Monday it has identified 38 fake Korean-language news websites suspected of being operated by Chinese companies.
YouTube Shows ‘Ad Blocker’ Ads Despite Warnings against Its Use: Report
YouTube, which doubled down on its effort to crack down on users with ad blockers on its platform globally, is reportedly running advertisements for ad blockers.
Decoding Snapchat Icons: What They All Mean
In this blog post, we'll decode all of the confusing Snapchat icons for you. So whether you're a new user or just need a refresher, read on to learn what all of those little symbols mean.
Google Chrome, Edge Users Soon Able to Save Frames from YouTube Videos
Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge users will soon be able to "save the frame" (capture the screenshot of the video) from YouTube videos in the original resolution and PNG format.
Nepal Bans TikTok to Promote Social Harmony
The Nepal Government has announced a ban on TikTok, the popular social media app.
Apple to Upgrade All iPad Models in 2024, Bring New 12.9-Inch iPad Air: Analyst
Apple will upgrade the entire lineup of iPad in 2024 and add a new larger 12.9-inch iPad Air along with the 10.9-inch model, a leading analyst has said.
Mars Solar Conjunction: NASA’s Rovers, Orbiters to Continue Science Ops
Amid solar conjunction on Mars, where the Red planet disappears behind the Sun, the rovers and orbiters will continue with science operations, NASA said.
Former FTX Executives Team Up to Launch New Crypto Exchange
As Sam Bankman-Fried, former CEO of collapsed crypto exchange FTX, awaits ruling in an ongoing trial, a group of former FTX executives, including one who served as a key witness against Bankman-Fried, are reportedly planning to launch a new cryptocurrency exchange.
Australian ports shut after huge cyber attack, Christmas goods shortage looms
Ports in several Australian cities have been shut down due to a massive cyberattack, triggering concerns about shortages of key supplies amid the festive season for several days ahead.
Russia to Tighten Grip on VPNs, But Some May Survive
Russia is tightening its grip on VPNs, but it's not yet clear which ones will survive.
LockBit Ransomware Group Leaks Boeing Data On Darkweb
LockBit, a notorious ransomware group, has leaked gigabytes of stolen data from Boeing, putting the company's customers and suppliers at risk.
