TikTok is under legal fire in France as seven families filed a lawsuit against the social media giant, alleging that its content algorithms exposed their children to harmful material that contributed to the suicides of two 15-year-olds. The case, a significant move in...
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TikTok Faces Lawsuit in France Over Content Allegedly Leading to Teen Suicides
Russia Levies Unprecedented Fine on Google – Exceeding Global Wealth
In an extraordinary escalation, a Russian court has imposed an astronomical fine on Google, charging the tech giant two undecillion roubles – a figure with a two followed by 36 zeroes. This sum, which dwarfs Google’s $2 trillion valuation and surpasses the entire...
Meet the Chinese ‘Typhoon’ Hackers: Cyber Warriors Preparing for Conflict
China-backed hackers, described as an "epoch-defining threat" by U.S. officials, have been increasingly targeting U.S. critical infrastructure. These cyberattacks aim to lay the groundwork for potentially devastating sabotage in the event of future conflicts, such as...
Hackers Claim ‘Catastrophic’ Internet Archive Attack, Exposing Data of 31 Million Users
A hacker group linked to a pro-Palestinian hacktivist movement has claimed responsibility for a major cyberattack on The Internet Archive, compromising the personal details of 31 million users. The breach, which exposed email addresses, screen names, and encrypted...
Apple Unveils iPhone 16 Series: A Comprehensive Look at the Latest Innovations
Apple has officially launched the iPhone 16 series, showcasing a host of significant upgrades designed to rejuvenate interest among consumers who have held onto their older devices. With features that push the boundaries of smartphone technology, the iPhone 16 is set...
Smartphones in Schools: A Distraction, Not a Learning Tool
As the new school year begins, many schools are reinforcing policies that limit or ban smartphones in the classroom, sparking debate among parents. While some parents worry about staying connected with their children during emergencies, research suggests that keeping...
Russian Hackers Exploit Spyware Codes from NSO Group and Intellexa, Says Google
Google has uncovered evidence that Russian government hackers, identified as APT29, are using spyware exploits originally developed by NSO Group and Intellexa. These exploits, which had previously been patched, were found embedded on Mongolian government websites in a...
Twitch Apologizes After “Drop Ins” Feature Activates Streamers’ Cameras Without Consent
Twitch has issued an apology following significant backlash over its recently introduced "Drop Ins" feature, which inadvertently activated streamers' cameras without their consent. Launched on August 19, the Drop Ins feature was intended to facilitate easier...
Mark Zuckerberg Claims Biden Administration Pressured Meta to Censor Covid-19 Content
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, revealed in a letter to the House Judiciary Committee that his company faced significant pressure from the Biden administration in 2021 to censor certain Covid-19 related content. In his letter, Zuckerberg described how senior officials...
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Arrested in Paris Amid Allegations of Criminal Activity on Platform
Pavel Durov, the Russian-born billionaire and founder of the popular messaging app Telegram, has been detained by French authorities at Le Bourget airport in Paris. His arrest comes in the wake of an inquiry into various alleged criminal activities facilitated through...
Microsoft Reports 8.5 Million Devices Affected by CrowdStrike-Related Outage
A global tech outage, linked to a software update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, has impacted nearly 8.5 million Microsoft devices, the company revealed in a blog post on Saturday. "We currently estimate that CrowdStrike's update affected 8.5 million Windows...
News Int: Global Windows PCs Outage Caused by CrowdStrike Update
On July 19, 2024, a global outage hit Windows PCs due to a problematic update from security firm CrowdStrike. The update to its Falcon service caused many systems to crash with the infamous “blue screen of death,” disrupting various services, including Microsoft 365....
Whistleblowers Accuse OpenAI of Illegal NDA Restrictions
Whistleblowers have accused OpenAI of imposing illegal restrictions on employee communications with government regulators, according to a letter obtained by The Washington Post. The letter, sent by lawyers representing anonymous whistleblowers to Securities and...
EU Accuses Elon Musk’s X of Misleading Users and Violating Digital Services Act
European regulators have charged Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter, with violating the Digital Services Act (DSA), accusing the platform of misleading its users and failing to meet transparency standards. The European Commission, the executive arm of the...
Google’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Surge Due to AI Expansion
As Google rapidly integrates artificial intelligence (AI) into its core products, it faces a significant rise in greenhouse gas emissions. The tech giant's annual environment report reveals a 48% increase in emissions since 2019, primarily due to the energy-intensive...
Software Company CDK Global Plans to Pay Ransom After Cyberattack Cripples Car Dealerships
CDK Global, a major software provider for thousands of car dealerships across North America, plans to pay tens of millions of dollars in ransom after a cyberattack severely disrupted operations. The hacking group, believed to be based in Eastern Europe, has demanded...
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Aruba-Venezuela Border to Remain Closed Until April 23, 2025
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Hilton Aruba Hosts Elegant Evening Reception to Thank Local Partners and Celebrate Resort Enhancements
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Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on BRICS Nations Over Potential New Currency
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Syrian and Russian Forces Intensify Strikes as Rebels Seize Key Territories in Aleppo and Idlib
Aleppo, Syria — Syrian and Russian jets have ramped up airstrikes across northwestern Syria after a major offensive by rebel forces resulted in significant territorial gains in Aleppo and Idlib provinces. The rebel alliance, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has...