OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Desktop App for Linux
OpenAI has finally brought ChatGPT to Linux desktops with the launch of an official ChatGPT app for the platform.
FBI Warns Cybercriminals Are Stealing Intimate Photos From Online Accounts
The FBI is warning that cybercriminals are targeting the online accounts of both adults and children to steal intimate photos and videos, which can then be used for harassment, extortion or other attacks.
Zoom Vulnerability Could Let Hackers Take Over Devices Using AI-Assisted Exploit
Zoom has patched a serious security vulnerability that could have allowed attackers to take control of devices belonging to people in a meeting.
Google TV Freeplay Adds On-Demand Movies and Shows for Free
Google is expanding its free, ad-supported streaming service with a new on-demand option that lets users choose what they want to watch instead of relying only on its lineup of always-on channels.
Google Gemini Surpasses 1 Billion Monthly Users
Google’s Gemini has crossed a major milestone, with more than 1 billion people now using the AI assistant every month.
How to Fix “Briefly Unavailable for Scheduled Maintenance” Error in WordPress
In most cases, there is no need to panic. WordPress automatically uses maintenance mode when it is updating the WordPress core, plugins, or themes. Normally, the maintenance screen appears for only a few seconds and disappears once the update is completed.
Cloudflare Blocks 800+ DDoS Attacks Exceeding 1 Tbps in Q2
Cloudflare says it mitigated more than 800 network-layer distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks exceeding 1 Tbps during the second quarter of 2026, marking a dramatic increase in extremely large attacks compared with the previous quarter.
Mozilla Rotates Firefox and Thunderbird Signing Key After GitHub Exposure
Mozilla has rotated the GPG signing key used for certain Firefox and Thunderbird releases after an unencrypted copy of the previous key was accidentally committed to a private GitHub repository.
FBI Investigates How North Korean Worker Got Job at U.S. Federal Agency
The FBI is investigating how a North Korean national was hired to work remotely for a U.S. federal government agency, according to a report from Federal News Network.
Bumble Now Lets Men Make the First Move
The company has announced that anyone can now send the first message in a heterosexual match, ending its long-standing “women make the first move” approach.
Your Digital Footprint: Data Privacy in the Cloud Era
Learn how to protect your digital footprint, secure cloud data, safeguard financial information, and maintain privacy in today’s connected world.
BdThemes WordPress Plugins Hit by Stealthy Supply-Chain Attack
Several WordPress plugins from BdThemes have been caught in a supply-chain attack that allowed attackers to create hidden administrator accounts and install backdoors on websites without modifying the plugin files themselves.
OpenAI Unveils GPT-5.6 Cyber for Advanced Security Research
OpenAI has introduced a new AI model called GPT-5.6 Cyber, designed specifically for cybersecurity work such as vulnerability research, penetration testing and incident response.
YouTube Raises Monetization Requirements for New Creators
Starting February 1, new creators will need at least 8,000 qualified watch hours during the previous 12 months or 20 million qualified Shorts views within 90 days to become eligible for YouTube's monetization program.
ChatGPT Can Now Help You Find and Book Restaurant Tables
ChatGPT is making restaurant planning easier by helping users find and book tables directly through its platform.
WhatsApp Adds a Username Field When Saving New Contacts
WhatsApp is preparing to roll out usernames more widely by adding a new username field to the contact creation screen on Android and iOS.
Bluesky Lets You Hide Reposts From Specific People
The platform now lets you hide reposts from specific people, which could be useful if someone you follow frequently reposts content that you are not interested in seeing.
Google Play Adds Venmo as a New Payment Option
Google is adding Venmo as a payment option on Google Play, giving users in the U.S. another way to pay for apps, games, in-app purchases, add-ons, and other digital content.
North Korean Hackers Build AI Tools to Automate Cyberattacks
A North Korean-linked hacking group is developing its own artificial intelligence tools to make cyberattacks more automated, analyse stolen information and create more convincing phishing campaigns, according to South Korean cybersecurity company Genians.
How Google Authenticator Works Without Internet: The Secret Behind Those 6-Digit Codes
Learn how Google Authenticator creates working 6-digit codes offline and how websites verify them using a shared secret and time.
