UK Warns of Rising DDoS Attacks by Pro-Russian Hacktivists
The U.K. government has warned that Russian-aligned hacktivist groups are continuing to target critical infrastructure and local government organisations using denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.
NASA’s Artemis II Mission to Circle the Moon Set for February 6
More than 50 years after the Apollo 17 mission in December 1972—the last time humans traveled to the Moon—NASA is preparing to send astronauts back into deep space.
North Korea-Linked Hackers Abuse Google and Naver Ads to Spread Malware
A North Korea–linked hacking group has carried out a sophisticated malware distribution campaign by exploiting online advertising systems operated by Naver and Google, according to a report released Monday.
Meta’s Threads Overtakes X in Daily Mobile Usage, Report Shows
Meta’s Threads is now seeing more daily active users on mobile devices than Elon Musk’s X, according to new data from market intelligence firm Similarweb.
Microsoft Issues Emergency Windows 11 Update After January 2026 Patch Causes Serious Bugs
According to Microsoft, the January security update caused shutdown and hibernation failures on some systems, along with remote desktop login problems.
How to Show or Hide Your Facebook Page in Certain Countries (Step-by-Step Guide)
Control your Facebook Page visibility by country. Learn how to show or hide your Page in specific regions using simple, step-by-step Facebook settings.
GhostPoster Malicious Browser Extension Campaign Persists, Hits 840,000 Installs
Security researchers have now identified another 17 malicious extensions across the Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge add-on stores, where they amassed a combined 840,000 installations.
Google Chrome Adds Option to Delete Local AI Models Used for Enhanced Protection
Google Chrome is now giving users more autonomy over the on-device AI models that strengthen its security features.
Musk Seeks Up To $134 Billion from OpenAI, Microsoft in Damages Over Fraudulent Partnership
Elon Musk has asked a US federal court to award him $79 billion to $134 billion in damages, alleging that OpenAI and Microsoft defrauded him by abandoning OpenAI’s nonprofit mission and partnering with the software giant.
Physical Activity in Adolescence May Ward Off Breast Cancer Risk Later: Study
Adolescent girls who actively partake in recreational physical activity can have significant protection against risks of breast cancer, according to a study.
Is Face ID Safe? The Truth About Facial Recognition on Your Phone
Face ID offers fast and secure phone unlocking, but it isn’t perfect. Learn how safe facial recognition really is and when you should use it carefully.
TikTok Quietly Launches PineDrama, a Standalone App for One-Minute TV Shows
TikTok has quietly rolled out a new standalone app called PineDrama, signaling a deeper push into scripted short-form entertainment.
ChatGPT to Begin Showing Ads, Starting With Shopping Links
OpenAI is preparing to introduce advertising inside ChatGPT, beginning with sponsored shopping links that appear alongside conversations.
OpenAI Launches Lower-Cost ChatGPT Go Subscription Worldwide
OpenAI has rolled out a new, lower-priced ChatGPT subscription tier called ChatGPT Go, expanding it globally after earlier launches in India and select international markets.
Google Expands AI Video Tool Flow to Workspace Users
Google is widening access to its AI-powered video creation tool, Flow, by rolling it out to users on Workspace Business, Enterprise, and Education plans.
Mother of Elon Musk’s Child Sues xAI Over Her Explicit Images
Ashley St. Clair, an American author and the mother of one of Elon Musk’s children, has filed a lawsuit against Musk’s AI company xAI, alleging its chatbot Grok generated sexually explicit images of her without consent.
ExpressVPN Officially Launches ExpressVPN for Teams, Expanding into Business VPNs
ExpressVPN has officially rolled out ExpressVPN for Teams, a new business-focused VPN designed to make life easier for small and medium-sized companies.
Hackers Exploit Critical WordPress Plugin Flaw to Gain Admin Access
Hackers are actively exploiting a critical security vulnerability in the popular Modular DS WordPress plugin that allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain full admin-level access to affected websites.
ChatGPT Gets Smarter Chat History Search, but Only for Plus and Pro Users
OpenAI is rolling out a major upgrade to ChatGPT that significantly enhances users’ ability to search through past conversations, although this feature is currently limited to Plus and Pro subscribers.
Google Now Lets Users Change Their @gmail.com Email Address
Google has confirmed that users can now change their @gmail.com email address, a feature that was previously not available for personal Gmail accounts.
