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The lawsuits demand 3 billion reais ($525 million) in damages from the companies. The Institute claims platforms lack adequate protections for minors using social media. Social media regulation debates are heating up globally over minors’ safety and addiction issues. The lawsuits seek 3 billion reais (approximately $525 million) in damages, asserting that these social media giants have not taken adequate steps to protect minors and ensure their safety on these platforms, said Reuters....

According to South China Morning Post, UBTECH, a robotics firm based in Shenzhen, introduced this new capability for its robot Walker S2, demonstrating how the machine can change its battery with minimal supervision when power is low. UBTECH launched the world’s first humanoid robot capable of autonomously swapping its own battery. Walker S2 can perform 24/7 continuous operations. The robot can detect low battery levels and autonomously decide the optimal time to replace its battery....

Both of these password managers safeguard your data with top-grade security and offer a privacy-friendly approach thanks to their no-knowledge architecture. Also, each one has many different features that you can use to conveniently and effectively manage your passwords. However, while both password managers have their strengths and are reliable options, Dashlane is ultimately the better option. With a much wider selection of features, more intuitive apps, responsive customer support, and a 30-day money-back guarantee, it’s simply the better choice....

The hackers, behind the recent “DOGE Big Balls” ransomware attacks, have embedded jokes targeting Elon Musk and the cryptocurrency Dogecoin into their threats, as first reported by Forbes. Hackers demand $1 trillion in new DOGE ransomware note. Malware used is FOG, known for data encryption and copying. Ransom note mocks Elon Musk and Dogecoin. The ransomware strain used in these attacks is a variant of FOG, a known malware family that encrypts victims’ data and copies it for potential blackmail....

New research suggests that camera-based automated driving systems, designed to make driving safer, could fail to recognize objects on the road when exposed to flashing emergency lights, posing significant risks, as first reported by WIRED. Emergency lights can disrupt camera-based automated driving systems, causing object detection issues. The disruption is termed a “digital epileptic seizure” or “epilepticar” by researchers. Tests revealed flashing lights affect object detection, especially in darkness....

According to TechCrunch, the recent investment comes from a Series B round and will be destined to develop Blackwall’s technology including Gatekeeper, its flagship product—an AI-powered reverse proxy that analyzes websites’s traffic and identifies and blocks malicious requests. Estonian cybersecurity startup Blackwall secured €45 million in a Series B funding round led by Dawn Capital. The investment aims to enhance Blackwall’s AI-driven security solutions, including its flagship product, GateKeeper, to better protect SMBs from online threats....

Proofpoint has now released a report detailing how the group exploits the CVE-2022-27926 vulnerability in Zimbra Collaboration servers to access the communications of NATO-aligned individuals and organizations. Security researchers suggest Belarus and Russia may be aligned with APT group, although their support remains unproven. Zimbra Collaboration is a versatile platform used by businesses, service providers, governments, and educational institutions to manage emails, contacts, calendars, and tasks, available for on-premise or cloud-based use....

The Athlantic (TA) reports that according to four federal IT professionals, Musk’s newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has sought entry into various critical systems, despite its employees lacking experience with such complex infrastructures. Elon Musk’s DOGE seeks access to critical U.S. government IT systems. Experts warn of the largest U.S. government IT security breach in history. DOGE employees lack experience but reportedly accessed multiple federal agencies. “This is the largest data breach and the largest IT security breach in our country’s history—at least that’s publicly known,” one contractor with experience in classified government IT security stated, as reported by TA....

The Pakistan-based hacker group APT36 also known as Transparent Tribe has started a new cyber-espionage operation against Indian government systems , according to research by CYFIRMA. APT36 is targeting India’s BOSS Linux systems with fake .desktop files. The malware downloads hidden payloads while showing a decoy PDF in Firefox. Researchers linked the attack to Poseidon backdoor for spying and credential theft. The group has created malware designed for India’s BOSS Linux operating system, demonstrating their growing capability to adapt to different environments....

FBI Cyber Assistant Director Bryan Vorndran made the announcement at the 2024 Boston Conference on Cyber Security on June 5. During his speech, Vondran shared more details on the operation, the criminal charges against alleged administrator Dimitri Khoroshev and six other co-conspirators, and the conclusions of the investigation. The agent also urged victims or people who suspect themselves to be victims of this cyber threat to visit the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3....

Last Updated: Jul 16, 2025 During my tests, Guardio reliably stopped me from opening unsafe sites and downloading malware. Also, it has extra features to protect your email, social accounts, and identity. Despite all of this, I can’t rely on Guardio for comprehensive security. It doesn’t offer any fallback in case a virus sneaks onto your system from somewhere other than your browser. For guaranteed protection, you should get an industry-leading alternative like Norton....

Federal authorities revealed last week that Cottle stands accused of defacing the party website along with stealing private information which he distributed through the internet. Cottle allegedly broke into the Texas GOP website through Epik security vulnerabilities while he was an ex-Anonymous member. The investigators established Cottle’s identity through his social media activity combined with his Discord chat participation. The search of his residence revealed 20 terabytes of stolen data....

Cybercriminals are increasingly employing a sneaky social engineering tactic called “ClickFix” to distribute malware, targeting individuals’ instinct to troubleshoot problems on their own. ClickFix scams disguise as trusted services like Microsoft Word and Google Chrome. Fake CAPTCHA challenges are part of ClickFix, delivering malware like AsyncRAT and Lumma Stealer. ClickFix exploits users’ problem-solving instincts to bypass traditional security measures. Research from Proofpoint has revealed on Monday the growing use of this method, which has been observed in numerous campaigns since March 2024....

The home-services sector is undergoing a digital transformation driven by artificial intelligence, as reported in an exclusive report by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Netic automates customer calls and bookings for plumbers and electricians. The startup raised $20 million from Greylock and Founders Fund. AI predicts service needs using weather, location, and property data. Netic launched its platform in 2024 from San Francisco to provide AI solutions for tradespeople, including plumbers and electricians, to manage bookings, schedule service calls, and boost sales performance....

According to Reuters, Hong Kong’s Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data said in an email that people’s personal data, including names, passport details, phone numbers, and email addresses, have been exposed. Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog announced it is investigating the data breach affecting over 419,000 Louis Vuitton customers. The investigation includes whether the incident involved delayed notification. Louis Vuitton detected suspicious activity on June 13 and reported it on July 17....

Unfortunately, not all password managers are reliable. Some have weak encryption, while others have been victims of data breaches. I put in the legwork and tested 20 top names in the industry to find the best all-around password manager. Dashlane is the best overall password manager. It has a zero-knowledge architecture and includes valuable extras like secure sharing, a built-in VPN, and dark web monitoring. You can try it risk-free with its 30-day money-back guarantee....

Through rigorous testing, I found that ExpressVPN is the best choice for Norway. Its blazing-fast speeds let you stream shows like Ragnarok without buffering, while top security features keep you 100% safe online. Plus, it’s backed by a 30*-day money-back guarantee, so you can buy ExpressVPN in confidence and get a Norwegian IP address risk-free. 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....

What most people do is restore default browser settings, thinking it will fix the issue. But as you already know, that doesn’t work. This is because the malicious software behind these browser hijackers can insert itself deep into your system so it’s tough to remove. The best way to remove Yahoo! Search redirect from Chrome is with antivirus software alongside certain steps to prevent reoccurrence. You can use Norton to remove Yahoo!...

I started researching other solutions and tested over 30 free and paid parental control apps to see if I could find some that not only work but that my daughter couldn’t easily bypass. The majority of apps I tested were not good, since Apple prevents compatibility with many third-party parental control apps. However, I did find 3 that worked, and out of them all, Qustodio was the best. It gives me complete control of when and for how long my daughter can use the iPad and specific apps....

Setting up a Virtual Private Network (VPN) on your Android device can be done in a few simple steps. However, VPNs installed on your device without a native application will not provide reliable protocols like OpenVPN and WireGuard. After testing over 30 VPNs, I found PrivateVPN excels as it offers an Android app, APK file, or built-in configurations. Plus, you can download PrivateVPN using its 30-day money-back guarantee. I tested the policy by asking for a refund over email and was happy to get a confirmation on the same day....