How to Stay Safe Online If You Are Not Tech Savvy
Staying safe online does not require technical knowledge. Learn simple and practical online safety tips for non tech savvy users to avoid scams, hacks, and data theft.
Hackers Exploit 11 Year Old Telnetd Flaw in GNU InetUtils After New CVE Disclosure
Security researchers have observed active attacks targeting a critical vulnerability in the GNU InetUtils telnetd server that remained undiscovered for more than a decade.
Two Venezuelan Nationals to Be Deported After ATM Jackpotting Attacks Across the US
U.S. federal prosecutors in South Carolina have announced that two Venezuelan nationals convicted in an ATM jackpotting scheme will be deported after completing their prison sentences.
ShinyHunters Claims Responsibility for Ongoing SSO Voice Phishing Attacks on Major Tech Platforms
The cybercrime group ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility for a wave of ongoing voice phishing attacks targeting single sign-on (SSO) accounts linked to major platforms, including Okta, Microsoft Entra, and Google.
Google Photos Introduces Me Meme Feature to Create AI Memes Using Your Own Images
The feature, called “Me Meme,” lets users combine a meme template with a personal image to generate AI-powered meme-style pictures.
Meta Pauses Teen Access to AI Characters Across All Its Apps
Meta has announced that it is pausing teens’ access to AI characters across all of its apps worldwide.
Russian Hackers Linked to Failed Cyberattack on Poland Energy Grid
A cyberattack attempt on Poland’s energy infrastructure in late December has been linked to Russian state-backed hackers, according to new findings from a cybersecurity research firm.
Pwn2Own Automotive 2026 Ends With Over One Million Dollars Awarded for Vehicle Security Flaws
Pwn2Own Automotive 2026 has officially come to an end, with security researchers earning a total of $1,047,000 after successfully exploiting 76 previously unknown security vulnerabilities.
149 Million Login Credentials Exposed in Massive Infostealer Data Leak
149 million login credentials were exposed in an unsecured infostealer database, putting social, financial, and government accounts at serious risk.
Malaysia Restores Access to Grok After X Adds New Safety Measures
Malaysia has restored public access to Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by xAI, after social media platform X introduced additional safety controls, the country’s communications regulator said on Friday.
Microsoft Adds New AI Features to Notepad and Paint for Windows 11 Insiders
Microsoft is rolling out new artificial intelligence features to Notepad and Paint with the latest updates for Windows 11 Insiders, further expanding AI integration across its built-in apps.
curl Ends HackerOne Bug Bounty Program After Flood of AI-Generated Reports
The developers of curl have announced they are shutting down the project’s HackerOne bug bounty program at the end of January 2026, citing an overwhelming rise in low-quality and AI-generated vulnerability reports.
Microsoft 365 Outage Disrupts Access to Emails, Files, and Cloud Services
Microsoft is facing an ongoing outage that is preventing many enterprise customers from accessing key Microsoft 365 services, including emails, files, meetings, and administrative tools.
Vimeo Begins Layoffs Following Acquisition by Bending Spoons
Vimeo has started laying off employees across its global workforce, according to a report from Business Insider.
Google Brings Personal Intelligence to AI Mode Search Using Gmail and Photos
Google is expanding its AI-powered Search experience by allowing AI Mode to deliver more personalized responses using data from Gmail and Google Photos.
Microsoft Launches Winapp, a New Command-Line Tool for Windows Developers
Microsoft has released Windows App Development CLI, also known as winapp, in public preview, introducing a new command-line utility designed to simplify app development on Windows.
Intel Reports $600 Million Net Loss as Chip Sales Decline
Intel has reported a $600 million net loss in its Q4 2025 earnings, highlighting continued financial pressure on the chipmaker amid slowing demand and heavy investment in new manufacturing technologies.
What Is a Shadow Ban? Here’s What Social Media Platforms Aren’t Telling You
A shadow ban quietly limits your social media reach without warning, making posts invisible in searches, hashtags, and recommendations.
China’s “Are You Dead?” App Highlights Rising Loneliness Among Young Adults
Amid falling marriage and birth rates and a growing number of people living alone in China, a new mobile app is drawing attention for tackling a sensitive but increasingly common fear: dying alone.
LastPass Warns Users About New Phishing Emails Asking for Vault Backups
LastPass has issued a warning about a new phishing campaign that is targeting its users with fake maintenance emails.
