Apple Reportedly Ordered to Create Backdoor for UK Government, Raising Global Privacy Concerns
The UK government has allegedly directed Apple to build a backdoor that would grant security officials access to users’ encrypted iCloud backups.
Top 10 Must-Have Browser Extensions to Boost Your Productivity in 2025
Boost your productivity with these top 10 browser extensions for 2025. From password managers to task trackers, these tools will help you stay organized and efficient.
Meta Partners with UNESCO to Develop AI for Underserved Languages
Meta has launched a new initiative in collaboration with UNESCO to gather speech recordings and transcriptions, aiming to help develop AI systems that are accessible to a wider range of languages.
PowerSchool Data Breach Affects 16,000 Students in the UK
PowerSchool, a leading U.S.-based edtech company, has confirmed that 16,000 students in the United Kingdom had their personal and sensitive data stolen during a data breach in December 2024.
Netflix Raises Prices in the UK
Starting yesterday, Netflix has raised prices across all its subscription tiers in the UK.
Microsoft Rolls Out New Scareware Blocker in Edge Browser
Microsoft has introduced a new scareware blocker in its Edge browser this week. This AI-powered feature, available on Windows PCs, is designed to spot and stop scams—both old and new—using a local machine learning model.
Russia Appoints New Roscosmos Chief
Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed Dmitry Bakanov as the new director general of Russia's state space corporation Roscosmos, replacing Yury Borisov, the Kremlin announced Thursday on its official Telegram channel.
Microsoft Warns of Malware Attacks Using Publicly Available ASP.NET Machine Keys
Microsoft has issued a warning about a new wave of malware attacks exploiting ViewState code injection by leveraging publicly available ASP.NET machine keys.
NASA to Host First-Ever Live Twitch Stream from the ISS on February 12
NASA is set to make history with its first live Twitch stream from the International Space Station (ISS) on February 12 at 11:45 AM ET.
Tinder Introduces New Categories to Match Users with Similar Relationship Goals
Dating giant Tinder is updating its Explore page with new categories to help users find matches based on their relationship goals.
Sonos Cuts 200 Jobs as It Gears Up for New Set-Top Box Launch
Sonos has announced another round of layoffs, cutting 200 jobs as part of an effort to restructure the company.
FCC Proposes $4.5 Million Fine Against Telnyx Over Alleged Robocall Violations
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a $4,492,500 fine against VoIP provider Telnyx, accusing the company of failing to comply with Know Your Customer (KYC) rules.
AMD Releases Critical Fix for High-Severity CPU Microcode Vulnerability
AMD has rolled out mitigation and firmware updates to address a high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2024-56161) that allows attackers to load malicious CPU microcodes on unpatched devices.
Ransomware Payments Drop 35% in 2024 Despite Record Attacks
Ransomware payments have significantly declined, dropping 35% year-over-year in 2024.
ChatGPT’s Search Feature Now Works Without an Account
OpenAI has made ChatGPT’s search engine more accessible by removing the login requirement.
Apple Launches New App to Bring People Together for Special Moments
Apple on Wednesday introduced Apple Invites, a new iPhone app that will help users create custom invitations to gather friends and family for any occasion.
Canadian Hacker Charged for Stealing $65 Million in DeFi Exploits
The U.S. Justice Department has charged 22-year-old Canadian national Andean Medjedovic for allegedly stealing $65 million by exploiting vulnerabilities in two decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols.
February 2025 Android Security Update Patches 48 Vulnerabilities, Including Zero-Day Exploit
Google has released the February 2025 Android security update, addressing 48 vulnerabilities, including a high-severity zero-day exploit actively used in cyberattacks.
California Man Sentenced to 87 Months for $50 Million Investment Fraud Scheme
A 59-year-old man from Irvine, California, has been sentenced to 87 months in prison for his role in an investment fraud ring that stole $50 million from unsuspecting investors between 2012 and October 2020.
Malicious SDK Found in Android and iOS Apps Stealing Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrases
Security researchers at Kaspersky have discovered a malicious software development kit (SDK) embedded in Android and iOS apps available on Google Play and the Apple App Store.
