According to Infoblox researchers, the gang utilizes Facebook/Meta ads and promises high-return investment opportunities. They trick victims into depositing funds, entering their personal and financial information into seemingly legitimate investment platforms by impersonating reputable brands like Meta and Tesla. Victims were instructed to utilize Visa/Mastercard, a crypto wallet, or Russian payment providers such as Qiwi and YooMoney to make investment payments. In addition, using fake ChatGPT and WhatsApp bots, hackers are able to generate automated responses to directly interact with and convince potential victims....

The researchers explain that this method hides nearly invisible fluctuations in lighting during important events or at key locations, such as press conferences or even entire buildings. Cornell researchers developed light-based watermarks to detect fake or altered videos. The method hides secret codes in nearly invisible lighting fluctuations. Watermarks work regardless of the camera used to record footage. These fluctuations, unnoticed by the human eye, are captured in any video filmed under the special lighting, which can be programmed into computer screens, photography lamps, or existing built-in fixtures....

“Yeah, we are making likes private,” wrote Wang referencing Perris’ post. “Public likes are incentivizing the wrong behavior. For example, many people feel discouraged from liking content that might be ‘edgy’ in fear of retaliation from trolls, or to protect their public image.” Wang explains that by protecting users’ likes privacy, they will have more freedom and it will help the algorithm provide more relevant content. Currently, anyone on the platform can go to a user’s profile and see their likes in chronological order....

Dubbed “Livi,” the Spanish-speaking DJ’s voice is also based on a real person, similar to the first AI voice model, “X,” which was based on Spotify’s Head of Cultural Partnerships, Xavier “X” Jernigan. According to the popular streaming service, Olivia “Livi” Quiroz Roa, a senior music editor at Spotify, was chosen as the voice for this feature because listeners worldwide found her voice to be the most relatable and engaging during beta testing....

According to Cyber Security News, Tata Technologies—a subsidiary of Tata Group and headquartered in India—shared an official statement acknowledging the situation, assuring that the services are under control, and informing about an investigation to get to the root cause and enhance security. Tata Technologies publicly confirmed today it has been hit by a ransomware attack. Some IT services were temporarily suspended but have since been restored and they assure clients weren’t affected....

First published: Jul 27, 2021 Updated 2 times since publishing I don’t think this app is for everyone. However, I do see the value of a spy app for some kids. With all the data it collects, it can protect a child from cyberbullies, make sure they aren’t involved in dangerous or inappropriate behavior, and ideally, let you stop bad behavior before it becomes a real problem. TeenSafe isn’t cheap, and while they do have a 60-day money-back guarantee, some of the features didn’t work as well as I would have hoped....

According to the legal complaint, the business has allegedly breached the bloc’s Digital Services Act (DSA), which sets out requirements and transparency obligations for e-commerce platforms. In addition to BEUC, 17 of its member organizations, including France, Italy, Germany, and Belgium, have filed similar complaints with their respective DSA regulatory authorities. The fast-growing online marketplace is facing scrutiny due to its lack of transparency regarding seller information and the employment of manipulative sales techniques, including the criteria used to suggest products to customers....

Here, we will show you all the great technological burnouts in history in their order of ‘uselessness.’ Take a look! Editor’s Note: We value our relationship with our readers, and we strive to earn your trust through transparency and integrity. We are in the same ownership group as some of the industry-leading products reviewed on this site: ExpressVPN, CyberGhost, Private Internet Access, and Intego. That said, our detailed reviews follow a strict methodology that examines all relevant performance factors to help you arrive at your own informed conclusion....

Poland is known for having strict internet privacy laws for the protection of its citizens. The country’s authorities are also known to perform invasive data tracking and retention. Because of this, many residents and visitors opt to use a VPN in Poland. By using a VPN, you can access blocked content, restricted sites and limited services. It will also keep your online activities anonymous and hide your digital footprint from the government and your ISP....

What is Tor? Tor is an acronym of The Onion Router, a data encryption method that was created by the US Navy. It is a layered encryption, meaning that the data has been re-encrypted multiple times for each instance the data passes through randomly chosen nodes. This network provides software that allows you to anonymously access the internet. Unlike a VPN, Tor routes your signal through various nodes which can only see the IP addresses in front of and behind the node, so no one can see the entire path from the website you are connecting to your device, protecting your privacy....

The perpetrators have threatened to publish the stolen data unless paid a ransom of $70 million. The alleged TSMC data includes email addresses, network entry points, and system credentials. A day before this announcement was made, a threat actor known as Bassterlord, affiliated with the Russia-linked LockBit live tweeted what appeared to be a cyberattack on TSMC, sharing screenshots of TSMC-related information. Meanwhile, TSMC in a statement, shared with different media outlets, disclosed that they were not attacked, rather one of their outsourced hardware suppliers had suffered a LockBit hack....

According to Reuters, the announcement has been made ahead of a crypto meeting the White House had scheduled for this Friday. President Trump signed an executive order to establish a U.S. cryptocurrency reserve, including Bitcoin. The reserve will hold seized Bitcoin, with the government treating it as a store of value like “digital gold.” The order allows the Treasury and Commerce Departments to explore budget-neutral Bitcoin acquisitions. David O. Sacks, White House AI and Crypto Czar—and head of the Working group to develop crypto regulations announced in January by Trump—, explained on the social media platform X, that the new “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve” will be capitalized with the Bitcoin the U....

These AI-powered tools record and transcribe clinical encounters, generating draft notes and patient instructions that physicians review before adding them to electronic health records, as reported by the university’s press release. UCSF is using AI scribes to reduce doctors’ documentation workload. AI scribes record, transcribe, and draft notes for doctors to review. Physicians report lower cognitive burden and improved patient engagement. Dr. Sara Murray, UCSF’s Chief AI Officer, has been leading the implementation of AI scribes alongside other UCSF health leaders....

Last Updated: Aug 5, 2025 VPNaccounts.com provides PPTP, L2TP, and SSTP protocol support. A glaring shortcoming of this VPN service is the absence of OpenVPN. On the positive side, they provide unmetered bandwidth and a 30-day money back guarantee on all their offers if you pay via a credit card. Options are offered for monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual basis. The annual offer is the cheapest and offers the maximum savings....

In late October, Welltok issued a notice wherein it revealed that despite applying Progress Software-issued security patches and updates, on July 26, 2023, its MOVEit Transfer server was breached. Upon discovering the breach, the company in assistance with third-party cybersecurity experts launched an investigation that revealed exfiltration of certain patient data by attackers. The compromised data includes, patients’ name, address, phone number, and email ID. The stolen information varies for each person....

At its core, AES uses a secret key to secure your information. It’s fast, dependable, and incredibly secure, which is why it’s the go-to encryption method today. From emails to online banking, AES works behind the scenes to keep your data private and out of the wrong hands. Editor’s Note: We value our relationship with our readers, and we strive to earn your trust through transparency and integrity. We are in the same ownership group as some of the industry-leading products reviewed on this site: ExpressVPN, CyberGhost, Private Internet Access, and Intego....

Experts from Apple explained a few of the most relevant features during the two-hour event. These are the main highlights for the new apps and service enhancements that aren’t related to the main AI updates. New AR Updates On VisionOS 2 “New apps from the world’s biggest names in entertainment, productivity, and gaming arrive on the App Store every day. There’s already over 2,000 apps created specifically for Apple Vision Pro,” said Mike Rockwell, VP of Vision Products Group at Apple during the presentation of the new features for the operating system VisionOS for the Vision Pro headsets....

NOYB, led by privacy advocate Max Schrems, has filed General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) complaints with nine European Union authorities. The complaints aim to increase pressure on Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC), which is responsible for overseeing major U.S. internet firms operating in the EU. According to the complaint, X allegedly used the personal data of over 60 million European users to train its AI system (Grok) without their consent....

According to the official announcement, YouTube had previously introduced several tools to protect children, including the launch of YouTube Kids 10 years ago, and the development of supervised accounts for pre-teens and teens. Youtube will roll out an AI-powered system to estimate users’ ages and deliver age-appropriate content. The company will consider signals that will be processed by its machine learning tool “so that teens are treated as teens and adults as adults....

Although they have many advantages, not everyone can get premium password managers, so I’ve tested and picked the best free iPhone password managers. These apps provide reliable security, unlimited password storage, and convenient features like auto-fill. Every choice listed below effectively secures your passwords, but Dashlane is the best free iPhone password manager. It stands out with its AES 256-bit encryption, zero-knowledge architecture, and feature-rich free plan. Also, its paid plans come with a free trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee, meaning you can try Dashlane risk-free....