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Discovered by security researchers at ThreatFabric, the trojan now targets Android users in Italy and the UK. The previous version, identified in April 2023, was known to target users in Australia by disguising itself as the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and popular banking apps in Poland. “Representing a restructured and enhanced iteration of its predecessor, this evolved Chameleon variant excels in executing Device Takeover (DTO) using the accessibility service, all while expanding its targeted region,” the company said....

I found that there are 5 antiviruses Redditors are most impressed with. So I tested them myself and learned that all the antiviruses on the list provide reliable malware detection, various impressive security features, and great value for money. Of all the recommendations, I noticed that Norton is the most popular choice for Redditors because of its industry-leading malware detection, helpful customer support, and useful security features. Best of all, it’s backed by a 60-day money-back guarantee, meaning you don’t have to take Reddit’s word for it and can try Norton risk-free yourself....

According to Space News, the spaceship was launched from Texas at 11 a.m. on February 4th as part of the New Shepard’s 29th mission. The mission had been delayed a week due to technical issues and weather conditions for its initial launch. Blue Origin successfully launched its 29th New Shepard flight reaching lunar gravity for about two minutes. The spaceship was launched in Texas this Tuesday, the mission lasted around 10 minutes....

According to TechCrunch’s report, Flashes will also run under AT Protocol—the same as Bluesky but not ActivityPub, used by other platforms like Mastodon and Threads and the dominant framework in the fediverse. It will also compete with Pixelfed, another decentralized photo-sharing app, running under the ActivityPub protocol. Bluesky is developing a new photo-sharing platform called Flashes A beta version of the platform will be released next week and will run under the AT Protocol Developers expect to attack user fleeing TikTok, Instagram, Threads and Facebook, although many have complained about the new platform’s name...

Last Updated: Aug 6, 2025 After several tests, I found that Cargo VPN’s features are basic. The VPN has an impressive server network, fast speeds, and top-notch security. However, it fails to unblock popular streaming platforms, it took up to a week for support to respond to my questions, and has a privacy policy worth being concerned about. Cargo VPN offers a 24-hour free trial and a 14-day money-back guarantee....

According to Al Jazeera, the state news agency Xinhua shared a report this Tuesday revealing that officials from the police of the city of Harbin blame three agents from the NSA, as well as the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and the University of California, as collaborators for recent malicious intrusions. The Chinese police reported that three NSA agents and two American universities were involved in a recent cyberattack....

The sale, titled “Augmented Intelligence,” will run from February 20 to March 5 at the auction house’s Manhattan gallery, marking a major endorsement of AI as a legitimate creative tool in the fine art world, as first reported by R/Scene. Over 20 AI-driven artworks will be featured, including paintings, sculptures, and NFTs. Pinar Van Arman’s AI-painted series “Emerging Faces” may sell for up to $250,000. A live AI-guided robot by Alexander Reben will paint as bids increase....

The AI platform Claude enables users to build, host, and share their own interactive AI-powered apps directly within its app. Through this new feature, announced on Wednesday, developers obtain the ability to construct AI applications with reduced expenses along with simplified infrastructure management. Claude app now enables building and sharing AI-powered interactive apps. Apps include AI games, personalized learning, data analysis, and writing assistants. No coding needed; Claude writes and debugs code based on user input....

TechCrunch reached out to Bending Spoons—also parent company to the online platforms Meetup and Evernote—to confirm the rumors of layoffs. The Italian-based business admitted that an upcoming round of layoffs will come after the analysis of the different regulations of the countries where the staff—estimated around 350 members—is located. WeTransfer was acquired earlier this year, in July, but the price was not disclosed. Luca Ferrari, Bending Spoons CEO, explained that after acquiring a company, they go through its structure and design a vision for its future....

Dominic Alvieri, the cybersecurity researcher was the first one to spot BlackCat’s claim, as hackers behind the 5th February data breach attack on Reddit. The group shared a post named ‘The Reddit Files’ on their data leak blog site, where they not only claimed the cyberattack but shared details about their attempts to contact Reddit. They claim to have contacted the company twice and now are threatening to release the data as their demands are not being met....

What’s Going On? After further investigation, we have concluded that these documents belonged to people injured or deceased in traffic accidents. All court cases had several types of documents containing the following info regarding the victim: PII’s such as: Name and Surname National ID number Gender Marital Status Birthdate Details about the insurance such as: Insurance Company Details/Name Dossier No Policy Issuance date Victim’s past and future expected salary Accident details such as: Accident’s/Death’s date Report Date Fault rate...

Frustrated by a healthcare system that routinely denies treatment, some U.S. doctors are turning to AI to push back. The San Francisco Standard (SFS) reports on a new tool, called Fight Paperwork, which enables medical practitioners to produce appeal letters for insurance claim rejections, which both saves administrative time and enhances the probability of successful approval. AI tool Fight Paperwork automates appeal letters for denied health claims. Created by ex-Netflix engineer Holden Karau in response to personal frustration....

A VPN like Hotspot Shield can technically change the appearance of your device’s location, which could let you view Netflix content from other countries. However, this goes against the Netflix purchaser agreement, and could be breaking copyright law. My team and I don’t condone this behavior. To protect its content, Netflix actively blocks VPNs. If you want to watch Netflix with a VPN to keep your activity private and your data secure, only a few work....

HMA is a great-value VPN, but I found that ExpressVPN is superfast for streaming, gaming, and torrenting. Furthermore, it always kept my connections secure while its strict privacy policy assured me that my browsing history is only known to me. Unlike HMA, ExpressVPN is one of the few VPNs that work in China. You can get ExpressVPN and try it risk-free. If you’re not happy with how it works, your purchase is backed by a 30*-day money-back guarantee....

The March 14 decision comes 9 years after its last redefinition and concludes that “advanced telecommunications capability is not being deployed in a reasonable and timely fashion based on the total number of Americans, Americans in rural areas, and people living on Tribal lands.” This effectively raises the standard for decent internet speeds across the United States. While the new standard seems like an audacious aim, increasing broadband speeds four-fold, it’s been a long time coming....

FDA Approves Apple Watch Sleep Apnea Detection, available on Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2. The feature assesses risk, not diagnoses sleep apnea. Uses wrist movements to detect breathing disturbances and alerts users to potential issues. First announced at Apple’s September 9 “Glowtime” event, the feature couldn’t be rolled out until receiving FDA clearance. The FDA’s approval notice clarifies that the Apple Watch’s sleep apnea feature is not intended for diagnosis but serves as an over-the-counter device to evaluate users’ risk of developing sleep apnea....

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Google plans to keep its traditional search engine free of charge, and users (including premium subscribers) will continue to see ads at the top of search results. However, charging users for an advanced search listing using AI reveals that Google’s current advertising model is under threat. The company has always funded its core services, such as Google Search and Gmail, through advertising. However, the introduction of generative AI and chatbots like ChatGPT is changing the search engine landscape drastically....

On Tuesday, just before reporting lower-than-expected earnings, the company updated its AI ethics guidelines, removing references to avoiding technologies that could cause harm, as reported by The Guardian. Google updated its AI ethics guidelines, removing harm-related restrictions, just before earnings report. AI head Demis Hassabis emphasized national security and global AI competition as key factors. Experts warn that Google’s updated guidelines could lead to more autonomous weapons development. Google’s AI head, Demis Hassabis, explained that the guidelines were being revised to adapt to a changing world, with AI now being seen as crucial to protecting “national security....

Google stated that the information about charging stations is made possible by the millions of reviews posted daily on Google Maps. Once an EV station is used as a result of the Maps AI location tech, new prompts will ask for additional details about the charging experience, such as the type of plug used and the waiting time, to further improve the capability. According to Google, in the coming months, users will be able to find nearby chargers on the in-car map, including details like real-time port availability and charging speed....