ClassPad.net is an education platform of the company, and an attacker is said to have leveraged a security-related vulnerability in a database of its development environment. Thus, successfully managing to steal stored customer information, including names, email addresses, country/region of residence, service usage details, and purchasing information such as payment method, license code, order details, etc. The incident was first detected by Casio on October 11 when an employee discovered a database failure while attempting to work in the development environment....

The Cybernews cybersecurity team discovered a massive 631GB database, which lacked password protection and remained fully accessible to the public. The exposed data includes WeChat, Alipay, financial, and residential information. Database likely built for profiling, surveillance, or data enrichment purposes. The server was removed before researchers could identify its owner. The exposed data includes financial information, home addresses, phone numbers, user IDs, and metadata from Chinese super-apps WeChat and Alipay....

These records, from agencies like NASA and the National Science Foundation, provide essential data for scientists and engineers. If they disappear, research validity and historical accuracy are at risk, as noted by Spectrum. The Wayback Machine maintains essential government data which serves as vital material for science and engineering research. During Trump’s second presidential term more than 8,000 government web pages and databases disappeared from public access. The Library Innovation Lab at Harvard University successfully preserved 311,000 datasets that were part of the Data....

Last Updated: Aug 2, 2025 My results revealed that while Disconnect does block trackers and unblocks a few streaming platforms, it has a small network of servers. Disconnect also lacks basic privacy features like a kill switch. What’s more, the VPN blocks torrenting on its servers. Luckily, you can try Disconnect for yourself and see if you like it without risking a long-term commitment, as the VPN offers a 7-day free trial via its iOS application....

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) uncovered a significant operation where North Korean workers used stolen American identities to obtain remote tech positions in U.S. companies, as first reported by WIRED. North Koreans used stolen U.S. IDs to land tech jobs remotely. DOJ seized 200 computers across 16 states in crackdown. Two Americans charged with aiding North Korean impersonation scheme. In their announcement on Monday, the authorities revealed how they conducted searches at 29 “laptop farms” across 16 states, while seizing 200 computers, together with 21 websites and 29 financial accounts that belonged to the scheme....

5% of cybersecurity departments faced layoffs in 2024, a 3% increase. 90% of cybersecurity teams report one or more skills gaps. 54% of professionals express concerns about data privacy with increasing AI adoption. Additionally, 37% of respondents indicated budget cuts, marking a 7% increase from the previous year. This challenging financial landscape has impacted the ability of cybersecurity teams to effectively safeguard organizations, revealing an urgent need to address both staffing shortages and skills gaps to prevent significant security risks....

Musk, also one of OpenAI’s co-founders who stepped down from its board in 2018, accused the company of breaching its original mission by turning it into a for-profit entity. According to Musk, OpenAI was initially created “for the benefit of humanity.” He withdrew the case just a day before a hearing with a judge was scheduled to consider OpenAI’s request to dismiss it on Wednesday. The reason for the dismissal isn’t clear....

The European Commission required details on how the platforms’ algorithms work and prevent risks The companies have until November 15 to reply or will face penalties Based on the information gathered, the commission will decide on the next steps According to the press release, the European Union asked for further details on the recommendation systems and their risks to mental health, political influence, and protection of underaged users. The companies must reply by November 15, and if they fail to reply the European Commission could apply penalties....

Last Updated: Aug 25, 2025 After testing FastVPN across several aspects, I found it’s a decent VPN but doesn’t quite live up to its promises. While it offers good security and a decent network size, its speeds and streaming abilities aren’t great. Its privacy policy is also vague and non-transparent. Overall, it’s an affordable VPN that meets the bare minimum criteria. However, it’s better to pick a trusted name like ExpressVPN, which excels in all aspects....

According to the press release, with a generative AI-powered system provided by Google Cloud, the Franco-Dutch airline group will be able to optimize travel experiences for its customers and for its own operations. Google Cloud announced a new partnership with the airline Air France-KLM to deploy generative AI technology Air France-KLM expects to optimize data processing, improve its services and aircraft operations, and provide better experiences for customers Google will provide training in data science, engineering, security, and AI....

Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will now launch on May 26, 2026, pushing the release nearly two years beyond fans’ expectations. The game was originally scheduled for late 2025, but the studio says more time is needed to meet player expectations. GTA VI release date moved to May 26, 2026. Game was originally expected to launch in late 2025. Trailer features first female protagonist, Lucia....

The malware is being spread on GitHub, Telegram, and YouTube, often advertised as the “Most Advanced RAT.” Attackers use PowerShell commands to download and execute the malware. It steals passwords from 270+ apps, including Chrome and Brave. The malware swaps crypto wallet addresses to hijack transactions. It disables antivirus software and corrupts system files to avoid detection. Attackers use a harmful script located on catbox.moe to perform silent downloads and executions....

After you remove malware or malicious apps, your iPhone and iPad still need protection from SMS-based scams, phishing, unsecured WiFi networks, and data-stealing apps — you need an iOS security app. Out of all the apps I tested, Norton takes the #1 spot with its powerful features for protection against phishing attacks, scam texts, and even personal data leaks. It comes with a 60-day money-back guarantee, so you can try Norton on iPhone or iPad risk-free....

For the fastest connections and most secure servers that can unblock Swedish apps and sites, I recommend ExpressVPN. It’s risk-free to subscribe to ExpressVPN and use its servers in Sweden because it has a proven 30*-day money-back guarantee. If you aren’t happy with the VPN, you can get a refund quickly with no questions asked. Editor’s Note: Transparency is one of our core values at WizCase, so you should know we are in the same ownership group as ExpressVPN....

Your PC may also get infected if you download a pirated version of Roblox with bundled malware or click a malicious link from another Roblox player that steals your identity. However, it can be hard to tell if you’re infected or not playing Roblox unless you use a reliable antivirus to protect yourself. I tested dozens of antiviruses and picked out the best 3 that can protect you from such viruses....

Thankfully, turning off a VPN is pretty easy, as detailed in the sections below. What’s more difficult is to find a reliable VPN to begin with, as not all VPNs are reliable and beginner-friendly. After testing 25+ options, ExpressVPN is my preferred choice due to its best overall performance and user-friendliness. You can try ExpressVPN confidently as it’s backed by a 30*-day money-back guarantee. Editor’s Note: Transparency is one of our core values at WizCase, so you should know we are in the same ownership group as ExpressVPN....

While you can technically use a VPN to change your virtual location and stream Bridgerton from outside the US, this goes against Netflix’s Terms of Service. My Team and I don’t condone breaking the law or rules of any streaming platform. Even when Bridgerton is available in your local Netflix library, your ISP can throttle your internet connection speeds, resulting in buffering. Luckily, you can use a VPN to help reduce lag when streaming Bridgerton on Netflix....

The group behind the attacks, SideWinder aka Hardcore Nationalist (HN2), reportedly targeted more than 60 organizations in countries such as Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Government agencies were the primary targets, with 44 being singled out, while only four attacks were aimed at military organizations. Almost half of the attacks were directed at targets in Nepal, which shares a border with India. “The group has been carrying out cyber espionage attacks against government organizations in the Asia-Pacific region since at least 2012....

According to Reuters, key executives, including the company CEO Pat Gelsinger, will share with the board of directors a new plan with significant suggestions in a few days. “The plan will include ideas on how to shave overall costs by selling businesses, including its programmable chip unit Altera, that Intel can no longer afford to fund from the company’s once-sizeable profit,” wrote the news agency. In August, Intel announced through a press release that it will lay off over 15,000 employees, 15% of its workforce, by the end of this year....

The woman described feeling stalked and unsafe after receiving a text message which repeated exactly what she had privately discussed with her roommates during their Lyft ride, as first reported by CBC. Woman received transcript of private Lyft ride conversation via unknown number. Lyft initially said recording was part of a pilot, later blamed driver. Privacy experts say the incident breaches Canada’s federal privacy law. Anvi Ahuja had just arrived home from an eight-minute trip on March 11 when she received the unexpected message from an unknown number....