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Netflix's sneaky autoplay trick is messing with your brain
Autoplay is usually marketed as a convenient feature for streamers, who can stay engaged with their favorite content. But new research now shows that there’s a potential downside for users.
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Pentagon flip-flops on pausing Russia cyber operations
Much ado about nothing? The Pentagon said late Tuesday that cybersecurity operations against Russia haven’t been actually stopped – even though senior officials had earlier confirmed media reports that the Department of Defense was indeed halting cyber ops against Moscow.
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Google pledges €10 million to support online safety for kids and teens
Google’s non-profit division announced on Tuesday it is pledging €10 million to help support safe online environments for kids and foster digital well-being for teens, while introducing new safety controls.
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Experts on US pausing cyber ops against Russia: America must and will remain vigilant
It’d be smart to wait and find out what the scope of the Pentagon’s order to stop any cyber operations against Russia actually is, cyber pros are telling Cybernews. To some, the decision seems short-sighted but others are sure private cybersecurity firms will pick up the tab.
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Popular Twitch stars under siege
Twitch’s biggest female stars are under attack. Valkrae, Cinna and Emiru were chased down in public, while Amouranth was robbed at gunpoint in the same night. Why isn’t the platform doing more to protect its top streamers?
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Trump-bashers hijack “79% of Americans” after trans athletes vote
The phrase “79% of Americans” has been trending on X as some users lambasted Democrats for blocking a Republican bill banning transgender athletes in women’s sports, while others attacked Donald Trump’s policies.
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US FCC chair says EU Digital Services Act is threat to free speech
The chairman of the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Monday called out the European Union's content moderation law as incompatible with America's free speech tradition and warned of a risk that it will excessively restrict freedom of expression.
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Cancer hospital breach is claimed by Qilin gang in new ransomware low
The Qilin ransomware group said it is responsible for the February 10th hack of a prestigious cancer treatment center in Japan, exposing the sensitive health information of 300,000 patients and leaving its hospital system “unusable.”
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US pauses cyber ops against Russia: capitulation or playing it nice in public?
The US has seemingly suspended cyber operations and planning against Russia, the one country that consistently attacks American institutions and companies in the cyber realm.
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Did AI brutalize the Oscars?
The 2025 Oscars saw Anora sweep major categories, as AI's role in The Brutalist and Emilia Pérez ignited discussions on authenticity in filmmaking.
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Houston Symphony allegedy hacked by Qilin ransomware group
The Grammy Award–winning Houston Symphony has been claimed by the Qilin ransomware group, the latest in a string of cyberattacks to hit the cultural and performing arts sector.
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Skype's final call set for May as Microsoft prioritizes Teams
Skype will ring for the last time this May as owner Microsoft retires the two-decade-old internet calling service that redefined how people connect across borders.
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Apple faces lawsuit over "carbon neutral" claim for series 9 watches
Apple has been sued by consumers who said its claim that three versions of Apple Watches are "carbon neutral" and environmentally friendly is false and misleading.
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Signal threatens to leave Sweden if encrypted comms are compromised
Signal is a big deal in Sweden, with even the Armed Forces using the secure messaging app. However, the company might leave the country if a certain proposal to introduce a technical backdoor for the police becomes a reality.
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US examining whether UK's encryption demand on Apple broke data treaty
US officials are examining whether the UK broke a bilateral agreement by reportedly demanding that Apple build a "backdoor" allowing the British government to access backups of data in the company's encrypted cloud storage systems.
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“Level playing field” as EU’s gatekeeper rules boost smaller players
The EU has forced Apple, Google, and other “gatekeepers” to open up their systems to third-party developers, and it’s proving to be a boost for smaller businesses.
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Rot away: the age of mindflare
Your brain is being rewired and recircuited. Here’s how your modern tech habits will mold your cognitive capacity.
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Trump demands Apple end diversity policies after shareholder vote
US President Donald Trump urged Apple to scrap its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies a day after the iPhone maker's shareholders voted overwhelmingly to keep them.
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CISA layoffs do foreign disinformation peddlers a massive favor
The Trump administration has made a big mistake in eliminating teams working on combating foreign disinformation campaigns, Dr. Lance Hunter tells Cybernews in an interview.
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Dating site’s DMs, user details stolen and leaked, hackers claim
The platform, primarily focused on English-speaking users, supposedly had tens of thousands of records exposed, including private user messages.
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