The survey themed “Leading Through the Great Disruption” was based on responses from senior executives at 2,000 large companies across nine countries and highlights both the opportunities and challenges AI presents in the workplace of the future. The survey finds that 41% of senior executives anticipate a reduction in their workforce due to the integration of AI technology. The rise of generative AI, capable of producing text, photos, and videos in response to open-ended prompts, has sparked debates about its potential to streamline repetitive tasks while raising concerns about job security....

The company made this announcement in a blog post on its site on March 11, adding that it wants all hosts to have enough time to comply with the new policy. The company also made it clear in the announcement that the new change applies “regardless of the location, purpose, or prior disclosure” of the cameras. “Airbnb allowed the use of indoor security cameras in common areas of listings, such as hallways and living rooms, as long as they were disclosed on the listing page before booking, clearly visible, and were not located in spaces like sleeping areas and bathrooms,” the company says in the announcement....

The popular writing and editing style guide is used by several journalists, editors, and newsrooms across the world. The hackers managed to infiltrate the third-party maintained website to steal personal information of users. ‘’The personal information was stored in a database that was accessible on an old AP Stylebook website that was no longer in use but still available online and maintained on our behalf by an outside service provider, Stylebooks....

According to Qantas’ announcement, a few days ago, a cybercriminal gained access to a third-party platform used by its contact center. The company noticed unusual activity on Monday and took immediate action to contain the breach. However, it estimates that the records of around 6 million customers have been compromised. Australia’s flagship airline, Qantas, was hit by a cyberattack on Monday. The data of 6 million users has been exposed, including email addresses, phone numbers, frequent flyer numbers, and birth dates....

I put both antivirus programs head-to-head across 15 different categories, including malware protection, security features, ease of use, and performance. Panda has a slightly more capable antivirus scanner, while Avast has a better VPN. After my tests, Panda came out on top. Panda’s excellent range of features and near-perfect malware detection scores put it ahead of Avast. Plus, Avast has been caught selling users’ data in the past, and although it has now stopped, I feel more comfortable recommending Panda....

Bitcoin hit a record high of $82,527 today, just a few days after Donald Trump was elected Trump has been supportive of Bitcoin and the crypto market during his campaign this year Crypto supporters expect Trump to change regulations and support pro-crypto congressmen According to Reuters, the value was expected to rise as Trump had previously embraced Bitcoin during his campaign. Compared to last year, the cryptocurrency has more than doubled its value after surpassing the 82,000 milestone today, considering its $38,505 low in 2023....

To find out, I tested both Bitwarden and 1Password across 15 different areas to find out which is best for organizing all your logins. I considered the security features, core password management features, device compatibility, ease of use, and value for money. After my tests, 1Password emerged as the undisputed winner, and for many good reasons. It has a better range of features, easily integrates with multiple devices, and is very intuitive....

Last Updated: Aug 1, 2025 BoxPN will hide your IP address, which allows you to bypass censorship or simply avoid monitoring from ISPs and government agencies They use a 2048-bit encryption that makes it impossible for anyone to track your activities online. In addition, BoxPN offers a choice of multiple security protocols including OpenVPN, PPTP and L2TP for added security. This high level of protection will protect you from identity theft and give you a higher level of online security than you would receive from your ISP....

The bill still requires the Senate and Governor’s approval. If enacted, California will become the seventeenth US state to approve age verification on adult sites since Louisiana first did in 2022. Bill 3080 (or the Parent’s Accountability and Child Protection Act) will require adult sites to take “reasonable steps” to verify that visitors from the state are 18 or older. Methods could include sharing non-prepaid credit card information or government-issued IDs that contain the name, age, description, and picture of the person with the site....

The paper had gained wide attention for claiming that using an AI tool in a materials science lab resulted in more discoveries but also made scientists feel less satisfied with their work. MIT disavowed a widely circulated AI research paper by a former student. The paper claimed AI boosted lab discoveries but lowered scientists’ satisfaction. MIT cited lack of confidence in the paper’s data and conclusions. MIT released a statement Friday saying it “has no confidence in the provenance, reliability or validity of the data and has no confidence in the veracity of the research contained in the paper....

According to Reuters, Sygnum, with headquarters in Singapore and Zurich, expects to expand to more regions in Europe, launch in Hong Kong, and develop its infrastructure. The company has been growing and expanding recently, having registered in Liechtenstein in September and raising $40 million last year. In a recent funding round, the crypto bank Sygnum raised $58 million, reaching a $1 billion valuation and earning unicorn status. The digital asset bank expects to develop its infrastructure, expand to more regions in Europe, and launch in Hong Kong....

Cetus Protocol, a decentralized exchange (DEX) and major liquidity provider on the SUI blockchain, was hacked for $223 million in digital assets. The attackers exploited a vulnerability in the platform’s smart contracts, draining multiple token pools in a matter of minutes. $162 million of stolen assets were successfully paused. Cetus offered whitehat deal to attacker. $5 million bounty offered for hacker info. The blockchain analytics firm Elliptic tracked the stolen funds by observing the attackers swap USDT for USDC stablecoins before transferring them to the Ethereum network for conversion into ETH....

A Brazilian research team released a massive dataset of over 2 billion Discord messages which has sparked major privacy concerns despite their claims of ethical conduct., as first spotted by 404 Media. Researchers scraped 2 billion Discord messages from 3,167 public servers. Data spans 2015–2024 and includes 4.7 million users. The database is now public, weighing over 118GB. The research team composed of 15 members from the Federal University of Minas Gerais obtained messages from 3,167 public Discord servers which represent 10% of all discoverable Discord communities through the platform’s public API....

Download CyberGhost Now! CyberGhost’s unlimited bandwidth allows for buffer-free streaming. It can also geo-unblock streaming sites like Netflix. Better still, it offers applications for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, routers, and more, so all your devices can be protected. And since the apps are so easy to download and install, you can start browsing securely within minutes. By choosing the 3-year offer from CyberGhost, you can enjoy an incredibly affordable VPN solution, costing just a few dollars each month....

The blocklist/blacklist feature of Final Fantasy has always been considered one of its weakest points. Although it helps restrict messages and hide certain activities from blocklist-added players, it does little against actual stalkers and harassers who may exploit the game for such purposes. However, with the new updates, Final Fantasy makers hope to address fans’ complaints against the limited functionality of the blacklist feature. The new features will include:...

This topic falls squarely within our focus at WizCase: online privacy, cybersecurity, and how individuals can confidently and safely make the most of the digital world. In this vein, we wanted to see how access to popular platforms correlates with governments’ attitudes toward democracy and self-expression, as well as identify patterns based on political regimes. By studying what types of platforms are blocked in certain countries, our team hoped to assess how citizens’ internet freedom is affected....

Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG), together with Salesloft, reported that the attack occurred between August 8 and August 18, 2025. The attackers, tracked as UNC6395, executed the breach by using stolen OAuth and refresh tokens from the Drift application. penetrating various Salesforce platforms. Hackers stole Salesforce data via Salesloft Drift OAuth and refresh tokens. Stolen data included AWS keys, passwords, and Snowflake access tokens. Salesforce and Salesloft revoked tokens and removed the Drift app temporarily....

Anti-malware solutions company, Malwarebytes, warned customers about the occurrence of data theft through malvertising and phishing websites. ‘’Online stores are not always as secure as you might think they are […]. When a merchant website is hacked, any purchase made has the potential of being intercepted by bad actors.’’ Malwarebytes has been following one particular skimming campaign, dubbed Kritec, that witnessed a dramatic surge in October after slowing down in summer....

Diagnosed with POEMS syndrome, a rare blood disorder, he was too ill to undergo a stem cell transplant—the only known treatment. “I gave up,” Coates said, as reported by The Times. “I just thought the end was inevitable,” he added. AI is repurposing old drugs to treat rare diseases with no approved treatments. Over 90% of rare diseases lack treatments, affecting millions globally. Dr. David Fajgenbaum used AI to find sirolimus, saving his own life from Castleman disease....

If you’re traveling to one of these locations, using a VPN is the best way to stay anonymous. Though VPNs are banned in many of them, tourists aren’t likely to get in trouble for accessing their home content via a VPN. Still, you shouldn’t use a VPN to break any local laws. Unfortunately, not all VPNs are powerful enough for government-imposed blocks. After testing over 20, I found ExpressVPN is the best VPN to access the internet fully....