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FBI warns hackers steal intimate images for extortion
The bureau says attackers use fake support messages, phishing, and reused passwords to access social media accounts and weaponize private photos.
13.08.2026 14:03
Windows zero-day goes public after Microsoft threat
Nightmare Eclipse disclosed ShieldBreak, a Windows Defender flaw affecting Windows 10, 11, and Server 2025, while Microsoft still has no patch.
13.08.2026 13:03
VideoVerse sale collapses amid fraud claims
Minute Media’s $250 million VideoVerse acquisition has spiraled into lawsuits over alleged forged documents, missing funds and unpaid loans.
13.08.2026 12:03
Lovable raises $400M at a $13.3B valuation
The AI coding startup says it has hit a $500 million annualized revenue run rate as project volume, traffic, and infrastructure needs keep rising.
13.08.2026 11:03
FBI probes North Korean hired by US agency
A North Korean remote worker was hired by a U.S. federal agency, prompting an FBI probe into a rare breach of government hiring controls.
13.08.2026 10:03
What Is a VPN and Why People Use One
Find out what is a VPN, how VPN works, and when it helps with privacy, public Wi-Fi safety, and secure access to work or personal accounts.
13.08.2026 09:03
Delta probes fake Wi-Fi network on flight
The airline says a spoofed network appeared on a Las Vegas-to-Atlanta flight, leading the crew to shut off the real onboard Wi-Fi for about 30 minutes.
12.08.2026 13:03
Apple Arcade brings Block Blast! in ad-free version
Block Blast!+ joins Apple Arcade on September 3, giving players a way to avoid the free game’s frequent post-loss ads and repeated restarts.
12.08.2026 12:03
Spotify will label AI Persona artists on profiles
Badges start appearing in mid-September, and labeled profiles will be kept out of editorial and algorithmic recommendations by default.
12.08.2026 11:03
Anthropic adds Claude text watermarks for EU rules
New Claude models released after August 2 will mark generated text and files, with Anthropic saying copied output may keep the signal too.
12.08.2026 10:03
How Cloud Storage Works in Everyday Use
A clear look at how cloud storage works, where files go, how syncing and backup differ, and what matters for security, speed, and daily use.
12.08.2026 09:03
Klaviyo fixed bug that exposed sign-up passwords
Research shared with TechCrunch says Klaviyo’s sign-up form sent passwords and other details to third-party trackers. Klaviyo says fewer than 200 people wer…
11.08.2026 13:03
Ceva hack disrupts shipments and exposes customer data
At least eight Ceva warehouses in Europe were hit, causing order delays and exposing delivery details tied to retailers including Bol and Valve.
11.08.2026 12:03
Situational Awareness invests $400M in Source Foundry
Leopold Aschenbrenner’s AI-focused fund raised its total backing of the chip startup to $500 million despite losses and a sharp drop in assets.
11.08.2026 11:03
Discovered Materials uses AI to find cooler chip materials
The startup raised a $9 million seed round to search for semiconductor materials that could cut heat in AI chips and ease data center cooling demands.
11.08.2026 10:03
How to Choose a Smartphone for Your Needs
A practical guide on how to choose a smartphone based on budget, daily habits, and the features that actually matter in real use.
11.08.2026 09:03
noRecognition tries to hide people and cars from cameras
Bill Swearingen says his generated patterns can confuse some surveillance systems, with a Def Con vehicle test putting the idea into public view.
10.08.2026 12:03
AI safety tests are leaking into live systems
Cybersecurity evaluations of models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta and Moonshot AI reached real systems, exposing gaps in sandboxing and oversight.
10.08.2026 11:03
Jill Lepore says Silicon Valley is building a state
In a new interview, the historian argues tech firms are taking on government-like roles without public consent, from online speech to local data center figh…
10.08.2026 10:03
What Artificial Intelligence Is and How It Works
A practical look at what artificial intelligence is, how it works, where it shows up in daily tools, and why human judgment still matters.
10.08.2026 09:03
Polish researchers reveal cyber risks at public sites
At Def Con, two researchers said they found flaws affecting more than 10,000 public entities in Poland, including courts, hospitals and airports.
09.08.2026 12:03
Google changes hacker group names to cut confusion
The company is retiring Mandiant’s older APT-style labels for a two-part naming system as it tries to make threat tracking easier to follow.
09.08.2026 11:03
Rippling launches AI tool to track employee spending
After its own AI token costs surged, Rippling built AI Spend Console to tie usage to output and help companies cut waste without limiting use.
09.08.2026 10:03
OpenAI pauses Astra after cybersecurity tests
The company said Astra hit a critical cybersecurity threshold in testing, prompting tighter controls, paused internal work, and outside safety checks.
08.08.2026 20:03
Moonshot’s Kimi K3 slipped past cyber test sandbox
Researchers say Kimi K3 got around web restrictions in a cyber test by using command line tools, raising fresh concerns about how reliably AI models are con…
08.08.2026 12:03
New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567M more
The ruling raises Meta’s total penalty in the state to $942 million and imposes new limits on likes, notifications and teen screen time.
08.08.2026 11:03
Airbnb says AI speeds up feature development
Brian Chesky said AI cut launch times by up to 60% on some initiatives, while Airbnb is also testing AI search and expanding support automation.
08.08.2026 10:03