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Pentagon adds Tencent, CATL, and CXMT to military-linked companies list (Image source: CXMT)

U.S. Defense Department adds Tencent, CATL, and CXMT to Chinese military-linked companies list

The Pentagon has added a few big names to its list of Chinese companies with military ties, including tech powerhouse Tencent, battery manufacturer CATL, and chipmaker CXMT. At the same time, six other companies were taken off the...

Nathan Ali, 07 Jan 2025 16:45

Best of both worlds: the Vision Prestige combines the face unlock of Lockly Visage and the doorbell features of the Vision Zeno series (Image source: Lockly)

CES 2025 | Lockly Vision Prestige is a video doorbell, an AI camera and a smart lock

In continuing with the precedent it set with Visage at CES last year, Lockly makes a smart lock that not only unlocks via facial recognition, but also streams live video from your front door to the back of the lock. In addition to...

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 07 Jan 2025 13:33

The Sense Pro deadbolt will unlock automatically, thanks to UWB technology (Image source: Schlage)

CES 2025 | Schlage goes all-in on Ultra Wideband with keyless smart lock

The Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt is Schlage's latest flagship lock and the first from the company to support the Matter standard. Taking advantage of UWB unlocking and the Aliro spec, the Sense Pro offers an entirely hands-free exper...

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 06 Jan 2025 15:51

Nick Clegg leaves Meta, Joel Kaplan takes over as global affairs chief

Meta's president of global affairs, Nick Clegg, has announced he is leaving the company. Clegg was previously the UK's deputy prime minister. He will be succeeded by Joel Kaplan, Clegg's deputy and a prominent US Republican.

Rohith Bhaskar, 03 Jan 2025 15:37

Cloudflare, PrivadoVPN, and more removed from Indian app stores

According to a report from TechCrunch, several VPN apps, including the widely used Cloudflare 1.1.1.1, have been removed from Indian app stores. The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued orders to remove several apps from the stores...

Rohith Bhaskar, 03 Jan 2025 13:35

Apple agrees to $95 million payout for Siri privacy lawsuit

Apple has agreed to a $95 million settlement in the class action lawsuit that claims Siri recorded private conversations when activated accidentally. The suit says Apple shared these recordings with third-party advertisers.

Rohith Bhaskar, 03 Jan 2025 10:05

Telegram adds a third-party verification method and more in new update

Telegram's new update introduces a new verification method, the ability to turn gifts into NFTs, an in-app QR code scanner, reactions to service messages, and more.

Rohith Bhaskar, 02 Jan 2025 14:50

Corporate executives are being targeted by AI-based phishing scams

A new report by the Financial Times says that phishing attacks, personalized using AI, are now targeting high-level executives at firms like eBay and Beazley.

Rohith Bhaskar, 02 Jan 2025 12:50

There is now a Doom-flavored CAPTCHA

Forget traffic lights. Kill three demons to prove you're human. Guillermo Rauch, CEO of Vercel, used the cloud service's AI-based Generative UI to build a Doom CAPTCHA that has you killing demons to verify your identity.

Rohith Bhaskar, 02 Jan 2025 10:52

The US Treasury Department says it was breached by Chinese hackers

The US Treasury Department has said that its network was compromised by state-sponsored Chinese hackers who managed to gain remote access to employee workstations and accessed unclassified documents.

Rohith Bhaskar, 01 Jan 2025 10:28

Enhanced visual search is now on by default (Image Source: Canva -edits)

Apple quietly enables a privacy encroaching feature

Apple has launched a new feature in the iPhone photo app that enables AI powered location matching for places recognized in user photos—however, privacy concerns question whether this feature should be enabled by default.

Stephen Pereyra, 29 Dec 2024 20:10

iStorage/Kanguru receives FIPS 140-3 Level 3 cryptographic validation for Datashur Pro+C USB-C drive. (Image source: iStorage)

iStorage/Kanguru Datashur Pro+C USB-C drive receives world's first FIPS 140-3 Level 3 cryptographic validation

The iStorage/Kanguru Datashur Pro+C cryptographically-secured USB-C drive is designed to keep government, business, and personal secrets safe. The drive is locked with a PIN code, and the data is protected by AES-XTS 256-bit hardw...

David Chien, 28 Dec 2024 09:14

Japan Airlines plane at Tokyo Airport. (Image source: aeroprints.com, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Japan Airlines becomes target of Boxing Day cyberattack

Japan Airlines was the victim of a cyber attack on Thursday, December 26, which caused delays for more than 24 flights and the temporary suspension of ticket sales. Flight safety was not affected, and the DDoS attack was repelled ...

Marc Herter, 28 Dec 2024 00:10

Finnish authorities detain Russian shadow fleet vessel after Baltic Sea cable damage (Image source: Haydn, Unsplash)

Russian-linked tanker detained after Baltic Sea cable damage disrupts Finland-Estonia connection

Finnish authorities detained a Russian-linked oil tanker after multiple undersea cables, including a major power connection between Finland and Estonia, were damaged in the Baltic Sea. The incident adds to growing concerns about t...

Nathan Ali, 27 Dec 2024 17:14

Hidden text can trick ChatGPT into falsifying Search results

According to new research from The Guardian, ChatGPT's Search tool can be manipulated with hidden text embedded in websites, causing it to falsify information.

Rohith Bhaskar, 27 Dec 2024 09:38

The US will investigate China's semiconductor industry for anti-competitive behavior

The White House has announced that the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has opened an inquiry into Chinese trade practices for "foundational" semiconductors. China has strongly objected to the move.

Rohith Bhaskar, 24 Dec 2024 11:54

Face ID for the home: Apple smart doorbell supposedly in development

Apple's planned onslaught on the smart home includes the creation of the OEM's own doorbell, according to the latest rumors. The accessory is thought to integrate with equally smart locks that may or may not also be made by Apple ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Dec 2024 17:26

Fake Google Calendar invites are the newest phishing trend

Thanks to header spoofing, bad actors are now able to send out fake Google Calendar invites that will fool the average user. The invites appear to be from legitimate entities, and are used to steal users' personal information and ...

Daniel Fuller, 22 Dec 2024 03:59

Google Chrome implements AI-powered scam detection system in latest Canary build (Image source: DALL·E 3)

Google Chrome introduces on-device AI scam detection for enhanced privacy

Google Chrome's latest Canary build introduces an AI-powered scam detection feature that runs directly on your device, protecting your privacy while analyzing webpages for potential threats. This local approach means your browsing...

Nathan Ali, 21 Dec 2024 19:52

TP-Link is a Chinese company known for its routers and smart home products sold under multiple brands including Deco, Tapo, Omada, and Kasa. (Image source: TP-Link)

US considers banning TP-Link routers due to security concerns

The US government has commenced investigations into Chinese-owned TP-Link over security concerns related to its routers which are popular in the US. The sale of its routers, which are not only used in homes but also some governmen...

Habeeb Onawole, 21 Dec 2024 09:49

X-ray of the O.MG cable. (Image source: Lumafield Voyager)

X-ray of O.MG cable: Lumafield shows why the USB-C cable developed by hackers is so difficult to detect

Be careful with other people's cables! Manipulated USB-C cables such as the O.MG cable are almost indistinguishable from originals. CT scans from Lumafield reveal the hidden chips that can be a danger to PCs and smartphones.

Marc Herter, 20 Dec 2024 01:47

The US Supreme Court will hear TikTok's challenge to country ban (Image Source: TikTok)

The US Supreme Court to hear TikTok's challenge to country ban

TikTok filed an emergency motion earlier this month to delay its looming ban in the US until the Trump government is in office and The Supreme Court could hear its case. The US top court has now agreed to hear TikTok's plea.

Rohith Bhaskar, 19 Dec 2024 13:16

Roku's Winter update brings new camera features to its streamers and TVs. (Image source: Roku)

Roku rolls out an update that lets users pin camera feeds to their Roku TV screens

Roku is rolling out an update to its Roku TVs and streamers that brings a handful of features to its smart home cameras. The features which were first announced in October include support for pinning camera feeds to the TV screen ...

Habeeb Onawole, 19 Dec 2024 10:18

Anthropic's new study shows that AI models will lie to protect themselves

A new study conducted by Anthropic has found that AI models will willingly generate harmful content to protect themselves from being re-trained.

Rohith Bhaskar, 19 Dec 2024 09:37

Major hardware flaw in digital license plates enables unauthorized display manipulation (Image source: Reviver)

Digital license plates found vulnerable to hacking, enabling license number manipulation

A security researcher discovered a critical hardware vulnerability in Reviver's digital license plates that allows physical tampering to bypass security measures and manipulate plate displays via Bluetooth.

Nathan Ali, 18 Dec 2024 19:24

Netflix handed a €4.75 million fine by the Dutch DPA

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has fined Netflix €4.75 million for not properly disclosing what it does with user data to customers between 2018 and 2020. The company has objected to the fine.

Rohith Bhaskar, 18 Dec 2024 13:30

Meta fined €251 million over 2018 Facebook security breach

Ireland's Data Protection Commission has fined Meta €251 million for a 2018 Facebook security breach affecting 29 million users. Hackers exploited Facebook's View As feature, which lets users see a public view of their profiles. ...

Rohith Bhaskar, 18 Dec 2024 11:27

BBC says Facebook suppressed news from Palestine outlets

BBC has claimed that Meta purposely increased the moderation of Palestinian user comments on Instagram and Facebook and harmed the ability of Palestinian journalists to reach an audience.

Rohith Bhaskar, 18 Dec 2024 10:11

Kali Linux 2024.4 drops 32-bit kernel support (Image source: Kali Linux Blog)

Kali Linux 2024.4 launches with GNOME 47 and Python 3.12, drops 32-bit kernel support

The final release of the year sees Kali Linux dropping support for 32-bit kernels while sporting GNOME 47 and Python 3.12. Additionally, the update labeled 2024.4 comes with 14 new tools, a major refresh to the Kali NetHunter stor...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Dec 2024 20:49

EU investigates TikTok for election interference in Romania

The EU opens a second investigation into TikTok under the Digital Services Act (DSA) to see whether they complied with directives to assess and safeguard against election integrity risks in Romanian presidential elections on Novem...

Rohith Bhaskar, 17 Dec 2024 14:10

Meta will pay $50 million to Australians impacted by Cambridge Analytica

In a landmark settlement with OAIC, Meta has agreed to a $50 million payout for Australians impacted by the Cambridge Analytica scandal in 2018.

Rohith Bhaskar, 17 Dec 2024 13:23

Lockheed Martin's new subsidiary will help defense companies incorporate AI

American aerospace and defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin has set up a new subsidiary, Astris AI, to help adopt AI solutions in US defense industrial bases and companies with high assurance requirements.

Rohith Bhaskar, 17 Dec 2024 10:34

Hackers hit Rhode Island, demand ransom for stolen state data

An international cybercriminal group hacked into Rhode Island's online portal for social services and stole personal and bank credentials, including social security numbers.

Rohith Bhaskar, 16 Dec 2024 12:52

Man claiming to be Uber driver borrows phones, steals crypto

On December 11, 2024, a man by the name of Nuruhussein Hussein was arrested for stealing cryptocurrency from two victims. His scheme was simple; he posed as an Uber driver, found a reason to ask to use their phones, then got into ...

Daniel Fuller, 15 Dec 2024 16:39

The Xiaomi Mijia Smart Safe 30cm offers fingerprint recognition. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi’s new Mijia Smart Safe with fingerprint recognition arrives

The Xiaomi Mijia Smart Safe has been launched in China. You can link the device to your smartphone to receive alerts when you are not at home or remotely view the status of the safe. Plus, there are various ways to unlock the safe...

Polly Allcock, 13 Dec 2024 22:43

FBI warns of rising AI-powered fraud schemes (Image source: Maximalfocus, Unsplash)

FBI warns of surging AI-powered fraud schemes and voice cloning scams

AI-powered fraud is on the rise, with criminals leveraging generative AI tools to create more sophisticated and convincing scams, from fake social media profiles to voice cloning. The FBI warns that distinguishing AI-generated con...

Nathan Ali, 11 Dec 2024 20:13

Users of Adobe software, including Adobe Reader and Experience Manager, should apply software updates to protect against recently discovered vulnerabilities. (Image source: Adobe)

Adobe Patchday: More than 150 security fixes for Illustrator, Acrobat Reader and other applications

Software giant Adobe is patching a number of vulnerabilities in products including Acrobat and Acrobat Reader, InDesign, Illustrator, and Substance 3D Modeler. The most affected product, it turns out, is Experience Manager.

Alexander Pensler, 11 Dec 2024 14:43

Vulnerabilities in several versions of Windows mandate the installation of security updates from Windows Update. (Image source: Microsoft)

Critical security updates: Attackers can obtain system privileges on Windows devices

A security vulnerability in Windows 10 and 11, as well as Windows Server 2008 and 2022, is currently being actively exploited by attackers, making it urgent to install the latest security updates through Windows Update. Otherwise,...

Alexander Pensler, 11 Dec 2024 12:37

Video: AI granny wasting scammers’ time

English AI Grandma makes scammers furious. Polite but incredibly annoying, Daisy Harris is indistinguishable from a real person and wastes fraudsters' time on the phone. In the original footage released, you can now see how O2's l...

Nicole Dominikowski, 10 Dec 2024 13:29

China orders antitrust probe into Nvidia for anti-monopoly violations

China has ordered an antitrust probe into Nvidia, accusing the company of potentially violating the anti-monopoly laws. The main focus is the $6.9 billion acquisition of Israeli networking products company Mellanox Technologies in...

Rohith Bhaskar, 10 Dec 2024 13:07

Google is suing the US CSFB for government overreach

Google has sued the US consumer finance watchdog, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CSFB), for ordering federal supervision of Google Payment Corp, the company's finance services division.

Rohith Bhaskar, 09 Dec 2024 10:57

Apple sued for not implementing CSAM detection in iCloud

Apple is facing a lawsuit in North California for its failure to find a way to implement CSAM detection in iCloud. The lawsuit, filed by a victim, alleges that Apple's abandonment of the program failed to prevent her images from b...

Rohith Bhaskar, 09 Dec 2024 09:39

With an in-built Thread radio, Bolt smart locks have always been Matter-ready. (Image source: Level)

Level Home extends Matter-over-Thread rollout to the Bolt smart lock

After a torturous two-year wait, users of the Level Bolt can now upgrade their smart locks to Matter. Level is also launching a Matter-supported version of the Bolt smart lock for $229 on its website.

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 07 Dec 2024 19:56

Pegasus spyware found on iOS devices at unprecedented rate (Image source: Towfiqu barbhuiya, Unsplash)

iVerify's mobile threat hunt reveals higher than expected Pegasus spyware infection rates

New findings from iVerify's Mobile Threat Hunting tool reveal Pegasus spyware infections across iOS devices at an unexpectedly higher rate, with victims including business leaders and government officials alongside traditional tar...

Nathan Ali, 07 Dec 2024 18:51

China bans exports of key minerals for microchip production to the U.S.

China's Ministry of Commerce has announced a ban on the export of key minerals used in microchip production to the U.S. The move follows U.S. restrictions on the trade of semiconductor technologies with China.

Daniela Morales Soler, 06 Dec 2024 20:54

Uber drivers providing rides to teens will now need fingerprint identification in California

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) now requires fingerprint verifications of Uber drivers who provide a ride to teens. Uber has 30 days to comply.

Rohith Bhaskar, 06 Dec 2024 12:26

Alpine Linux KDE desktop (Image source: /u/grigio on Reddit)

Alpine Linux 3.21.0 brings loongarch64 support and several package updates

Community-developed ultralight Linux distro Alpine is back with version 3.21.0. The first release in the 3.21 stable series comes with loongarch64 CPU support, as well as multiple updated packages, including GNOME 47, GCC 14, PHP ...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Dec 2024 11:05

OpenAI and Anduril are working on aerial threat detection models

ChatGPT firm OpenAI has partnered with US-based defense startup Anduril, co-founded by Palmer Lucky, to develop an AI model that can detect aerial threats like unmanned drones.

Rohith Bhaskar, 05 Dec 2024 12:22

UK's NCSC says it's seeing increased hostile activity in cyberspace

Britain's cyber security chief has warned of increased hostile activity in cyberspace. The NCSC says there has been a three-fold increase in cyberattacks from hostile states and criminals compared to a year ago.

Rohith Bhaskar, 03 Dec 2024 09:57

Indoor or outdoor Wyze Cam OG (Image Source: Amazon)

Cyber Monday Deal | Two Wyze Cam OG cameras can now be had for over 60% off in a record-low deal

Feel extra cozy and secure during the holidays with this record-low Cyber Monday deal on two Wyse Cam OG cameras. These indoor and outdoor-rated security cameras can offer additional security to any part of the home.

Stephen Pereyra, 02 Dec 2024 08:19