Microsoft Patches Zero-Day Vulnerability in Power Pages Exploited in Attacks
Microsoft has issued a security alert regarding a high-severity elevation of privilege vulnerability in Power Pages, which hackers exploited as a zero-day attack.
Health Net Federal Services to Pay $11.25M Over False Cybersecurity Compliance Claims
Health Net Federal Services (HNFS) and its parent company, Centene Corporation, have agreed to pay $11.25 million to settle allegations of falsely certifying compliance with cybersecurity requirements under their Defense Health Agency (DHA) TRICARE contract.
Meta Rolls Out Community Notes for Facebook, Instagram, and Threads
Meta has officially opened sign-ups for its Community Notes program on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, signaling a shift away from its third-party fact-checking initiative.
iPhone 15 Pro to Receive Visual Intelligence in Future Update
Apple’s Visual Intelligence—a feature similar to Google Lens—will soon be available on the iPhone 15 Pro through a future software update.
YouTube to Introduce Cheaper ‘Premium Lite’ Subscription in Select Countries
According to Bloomberg, YouTube is preparing to roll out a more affordable version of its subscription service, called "Premium Lite," in the US, Australia, Germany, and Thailand.
Reddit Faces Widespread Outages, Reports Surge on Downdetector
Reddit is currently experiencing widespread international outages, according to NetBlocks, a global internet monitoring service.
How to Resolve WordPress Image Not Loading in 9 Simple Steps
Struggling with images not loading on WordPress? Check out these 9 simple solutions to fix the issue and get your images back up and running quickly!
OpenAI Hits 400 Million Weekly Users
OpenAI has reached 400 million weekly active users, up from 300 million in December.
U.K. Healthcare Provider HCRG Care Group Investigates Ransomware Attack
HCRG Care Group, one of the largest independent healthcare providers in the U.K., has confirmed it is investigating a cybersecurity breach after a ransomware gang claimed to have stolen a vast amount of sensitive data.
Amazon to Shut Down Its Android App Store on August 20
Amazon has announced that it will discontinue its App Store for Android devices on August 20, 2025.
Google Removes Gemini AI from Main iOS App to Push Standalone Download
Google is pulling its AI assistant, Gemini, from the main Google app on iOS, urging users to download its standalone Gemini app instead.
Australian Report Reveals Kids Bypassing Social Media Age Limits Ahead of Ban
An Australian online safety report has found that children can easily bypass social media age restrictions, just as the government prepares to enforce a ban on users under 16 by the end of 2025.
Ghost Ransomware Spreads Across 70+ Countries, Targeting Critical Infrastructure
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI warned about the widespread impact of Ghost ransomware, which has breached victims across more than 70 countries.
Google Brings ‘Circle to Search’-Like Gestures to iPhones
Google is introducing new search gestures for iPhone users, allowing them to highlight anything on their screen for instant searches.
Instagram Will Now Let You Schedule and Pin DMs
Instagram is adding several new features to its direct messaging (DM) system, making it more functional and versatile.
Apple Officially Ditches Lightning Port for USB-C on All New iPhones
Apple has officially stopped selling new iPhones with Lightning ports, marking the end of an era.
Apple Launches Affordable iPhone 16E with A18 Chip, Better Battery Life
Apple on Wednesday announced the iPhone 16e, a new addition to the iPhone 16 lineup that offers powerful capabilities at a more affordable price.
Flu Surpasses Covid as US Deadliest Respiratory Illness
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, influenza has surpassed COVID-19 as the deadliest respiratory illness in California in the US, prompting hospitals to struggle with overwhelming patient numbers amid a surge in flu cases.
Amazon Shuts Down TikTok-Style Shopping Feed ‘Inspire’
Amazon has officially discontinued Inspire, its TikTok-like shopping feed, which featured photos and videos of products for users to browse and buy.
Facebook Will Delete Live Videos After 30 Days, Offers Download Options
Starting February 19th, Facebook will automatically delete users' live broadcast recordings after 30 days unless downloaded or saved as Reels.
