There are several good free apps that alert you to rogue networks and malicious links. But they don’t detect every cyber threat or hide your IP address. Only a VPN can keep your online data safe in Los Angeles, which is why I tested over 50 of them to find the best. ExpressVPN is the best for Los Angeles because it’s fast, protects your privacy, and accesses most international content....
Last Updated: Aug 1, 2025 AceVPN is a US-based VPN service provider that was founded in 2009. Ever since it started, it has been providing its growing number of users with advanced solutions for online privacy, security, and freedom. To give a fair review, we will mention both the advantages and the disadvantages of AceVPN. Starting with the security advantages, AceVPN secures its network with a military grade 256-bit encryption in addition to supporting multiple advance security protocols, including OpenVPN with TCP/UDP, L2TP/IPSec, PPTP, and IKEv2....
The AI for Good Lab, operated by Microsoft in partnership with Planet Labs, employed satellite imagery to rapidly determine which regions suffered the most damage. The analysis of AI was delayed because satellite images were blocked by clouds. AI detected 515 buildings that were completely destroyed and 1,524 buildings that suffered major damage. The organization shared its findings with aid groups, including the Red Cross, to support their relief operations....
The Foundation reported in a recent post that machine-generated traffic continues to grow at an unprecedented rate while people make up only a small portion of this traffic. AI bots are scraping Wikimedia content at record levels. Bots caused a 50% rise in multimedia bandwidth use. 65% of high-cost traffic now comes from crawlers. “Since January 2024, we have seen the bandwidth used for downloading multimedia content grow by 50%,” the post states....
The new beta update including Apple Intelligence and ChatGPT integration is available for developers on iOS 18, macOS Sequoia (15.2), and iPadOS 18 Developers can test new tools like Genmoji, Apple Intelligence writing tools, Image Playground, and Image Wand Next week, all users with compatible devices will be able to access the new features The tech giant announced the new Apple Intelligence back in June at the WWDC, and in July warned the public that the highly-anticipated technology was not going to be included in the iOS 18 release in September....
The artwork surpassed pre-sale expectations, with 27 bids placed. Ai-Da, an AI-powered humanoid robot, created the portrait. Turing’s portrait explores AI’s ethical implications and God-like nature. The 2.2-meter (7.5 feet) portrait, was part of a series titled A.I. God. The artwork, titled Portrait of Alan Turing, was created by Ai-Da, the world’s first ultra-realistic robot artist, as noted by The Guardian. Ai-Da, who uses AI to communicate, said, ‘’I create art to encourage discussions over new technologies....
The document, titled People’s Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of State Security APT40 Tradecraft in Action, provides more details on how the threat group—also known as Kryptonite Panda, Bronze Mohawk, GINGHAM TYPHOON, and Leviathan in the industry— operates and provides cases of study. “The PRC state-sponsored cyber group has previously targeted organizations in various countries, including Australia and the United States, and the techniques highlighted below are regularly used by other PRC state-sponsored actors globally,” states the advisory....
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Thankfully, using a VPN lets you get an IP address from any country, letting you access your favorite platforms to watch sports broadcasts live for free. However, changing your IP to watch a stream that’s unavailable to you is against most platforms’ terms of service, and my team and I don’t condone illegal activity, so only access streams available to you. There are several VPNs that work with many streaming services, but ExpressVPN is the best for watching sports, offering lightning-fast speeds and a massive network of servers....
The lawsuit seeks to temporarily shut down the platform until its alleged risks are addressed, as reported by CNN. The lawsuit, filed by the parents of two minors who used the platform, alleges that Character.AI “poses a clear and present danger to American youth.” Lawsuit seeks temporary shutdown of Character.AI until alleged risks are addressed. Complaint cites harms like suicide, depression, sexual solicitation, and violence in youth. Character.AI denies commenting on litigation, claims commitment to safety and engagement....
The government department is responsible for managing the Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), and other health programs for citizens with disabilities, the elderly, and low-income families. In the notice, HCPF said that the incident did not directly impact its systems, rather the data compromise happened because of IBM, which is one its vendors. IBM utilizes the MOVEit application to transfer certain HCPF files. The breach is said to have occurred on or about May 28....
Pablos Yibelo explains that the DoubleClickjacking technique expands on the well-known “clickjacking” technique. This attack manipulates user interface interactions to bypass protections such as X-Frame-Options headers and SameSite cookies, potentially affecting a wide range of websites. DoubleClickjacking exploits the timing gap between two clicks in a double-click sequence. It enables unauthorized actions, including account takeovers and permission grants on OAuth platforms. Browser extensions and mobile apps are also vulnerable to DoubleClickjacking attacks....
According to Reuters, Amar Bhakta, who has worked in digital advertising for Apple since 2020, filed the complaint in California and provided more details of how the company operates to monitor its employees. Apple employee filed a lawsuit in California accusing the company of spying and forbidding workers to share information about work conditions The company has defended itself and disagrees with the claims Two female workers filed a lawsuit against the tech giant earlier this year for underpaying women...
Through a phishing website designed to mimic RuStore, a popular app store in Russia, the malware uses sophisticated techniques to infiltrate devices, steal sensitive data, and evade detection. FireScam malware disguises itself as a fake Telegram Premium app via phishing websites. The phishing site impersonates RuStore, a popular app store in the Russian Federation. The malware captures sensitive information, including messages, notifications, and clipboard data. The Hacker News reports that it is still unclear who the operators are, how users are directed to these links, or whether SMS phishing or malvertising techniques are involved....
If you loved European soccer but lived in Cameroon, you were desperate for every four years to pass to have the World Cup return to international television so you could get a glimpse of your favorite stars in action. While some leagues and countries are generous with their streaming options, others play them close to the vest. One such is Russia’s Match TV, created by executive order by Russian President Vladimir Putin to replace the former Russia 2 network and carry all the country’s biggest sports, particularly football....
In an interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box, Mnuchin said that he hoped the bill would pass in the Senate, which could compel TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to divest its share to a US-based organization. However, he was quick to say that the Chinese government would never approve of any kind of sale or divestiture to a US-based business. “There’s no way that the Chinese would ever let a US company own something like this in China,” Mnuchin said....
In the blog post, Epic revealed plans to launch in the EU via AltStore PAL, an iOS app store, and expects to support “at least two other third-party stores soon.” Additionally, Epic disclosed its plans to bring the Epic Games Store app to Android globally and to iOS in the EU. — Tim Sweeney (@TimSweeneyEpic) July 25, 2024 Although the company did not provide specific timelines for the third-party mobile store launch, it stated that the strategy aims to bring its mobile games to “other mobile stores that give all developers a great deal....
LightOn will become the first generative AI company to be listed in the European market The shares are offered at a subscription price of 10.35 euros each After the IPO period, the French startup expects to reach a 50 million euros valuation According to Reuters, the listing is expected by the end of November, and the company would become the first one in Europe to make it into the stock exchange market....
First surfacing in late 2024, FunkSec caused a stir by publishing data from over 85 victims within a single month, surpassing other ransomware groups, as detailed today in an analysis by CheckPoint. AI allows FunkSec to evolve tools rapidly, even with operators lacking technical expertise. FunkSec combines political rhetoric with criminal activity. Rust-coded ransomware from FunkSec resists reverse engineering, complicating countermeasures. But what makes FunkSec particularly concerning is its use of AI to develop advanced malware, making it easier for even inexperienced cybercriminals to create sophisticated tools....
Tech company World, co-founded by OpenAI’s Sam Altman, has teamed up with gaming giant Razer to introduce a new verification system designed to differentiate real players from bots, as reported by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). “Razer ID verified by World ID” authenticates players to block bots from game servers. Players verify with iris scans or NFC-enabled government IDs via World ID. The first game using this system, Tokyo Beast, launches in Q2 2025....
