OpenAI Testing ChatGPT Skills Feature Similar to Claude Skills
OpenAI is testing a new feature for ChatGPT called Skills, which appears to be similar to the Skills system already available in Anthropic’s Claude AI.
US Government Seizes Web3adspanels Domain Used in Massive Bank Account Theft Scheme
The U.S. government has seized the domain web3adspanels.org along with its database after uncovering its role in a large-scale bank account takeover operation.
Elon Musk Net Worth Surpasses $750 Billion
Tech billionaire Elon Musk's net worth has surged to an estimated $750 billion, making him the richest person in modern history, after the Delaware Supreme Court reinstated a massive Tesla stock options package that had been struck down last year.
Microsoft Improves BitLocker Performance With Hardware Acceleration in Windows 11
Microsoft is introducing a new version of BitLocker in Windows 11 that focuses on better performance and stronger security.
Hackers Steal $2.7 Billion in Crypto in 2025, Setting a New Record
Crypto-related cybercrime hit a new all-time high in 2025, with hackers stealing an estimated $2.7 billion worth of digital assets, according to leading blockchain monitoring firms.
Aflac Data Breach Exposes Personal and Health Data of 22.6 Million People
U.S. insurance giant Aflac has confirmed that hackers stole personal and sensitive health information belonging to around 22.6 million people in a cyberattack disclosed earlier this year.
Apple to Allow Third-Party App Stores on iPhones in Brazil from 2026
Apple will allow third-party app stores on iPhones in Brazil starting next year after reaching a settlement with the country’s competition authority, CADE.
Call of Duty Co-Creator Vince Zampella Dies at 55 in California Car Crash
Vince Zampella, one of the creators of Call of Duty, has died at the age of 55. Reports say he was killed in a car crash in California.
Malicious Chrome Extensions Named Phantom Shuttle Found Stealing User Data for Years
Security researchers have discovered two Google Chrome extensions called Phantom Shuttle that secretly steal user data while pretending to offer proxy and network testing services.
La Poste Hit by Major Network Outage, Online Banking and Digital Services Disrupted
France’s national postal service, La Poste, confirmed on Monday that a major network incident knocked several of its information systems offline, disrupting online banking and digital services for millions of users across the country.
Russia Moves to Restrict WhatsApp, Citing Security Concerns
WhatsApp said on Tuesday that Russian authorities are restricting its services, accusing the government of attempting to deny more than 100 million Russians access to private, encrypted communication ahead of the holiday season.
Google Activates Emergency Location Service on Android in India
Google has rolled out its Emergency Location Service (ELS) on Android devices in India, making Uttar Pradesh the first state to fully integrate the advanced caller location technology with its 112 emergency services.
Malicious NPM Package Masquerades as WhatsApp API to Steal Messages and Accounts
A malicious package listed on the Node Package Manager registry has been discovered posing as a legitimate WhatsApp Web API library while secretly stealing user data and compromising accounts.
ChatGPT Launches Year in Review Feature Inspired by Spotify Wrapped
ChatGPT is introducing a new annual recap feature that provides users with a personalized summary of their interactions with the chatbot over the past year.
Spotify Introduces New Safeguards After Group Claims Massive Music Archive
Spotify says it has strengthened its security systems after a group known as Anna’s Archive claimed it copied tens of millions of songs from the streaming platform.
Clop Ransomware Steals Data of 3.5 Million University of Phoenix Users
Nearly 3.5 million students, staff, and suppliers linked to the University of Phoenix have had their personal data stolen in a major ransomware-related cyberattack.
TikTok Shop Launches Digital Gift Cards to Boost Holiday Shopping
TikTok Shop introduces digital gift cards in the U.S., allowing users to send personalized animated gifts and shop millions of products easily.
How to Fix YouTube Video Stuck at Processing (0%, 95%, 99%, or 100%)
Learn why YouTube videos get stuck at processing and discover simple step-by-step fixes to resolve 0%, 95%, 99%, or 100% upload issues.
Italy Fines Apple €98.6 Million Over App Store Dominance and Privacy Rules
Italy’s competition authority has fined Apple €98.6 million ($115.5 million), accusing the U.S. tech giant of abusing its dominant position in the mobile app market.
OpenAI Lets Users Control How Enthusiastic ChatGPT Sounds
OpenAI has introduced new settings that allow ChatGPT users to directly control how warm and enthusiastic the chatbot’s responses feel.
