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Microsoft AI will make you speak foreign tongue on Teams: what could go wrong
A new AI-powered feature from Microsoft will allow people attending video meetings to hear speakers “talk” in a different language. That’s great in theory – in reality, the tech giant is expanding the threat landscape in corporate environments, critics say.
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Hello, this is Elon: Musk joins Google CEO Pichai’s call with Trump
In yet another sign that Elon Musk wields enormous influence over Donald Trump, the world’s richest individual joined Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s call with the US President-elect.
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San Francisco Ballet hacked data posted for sale by two ransomware gangs
The iconic San Francisco Ballet Company has been reportedly breached by not one, but two ransomware groups – Meow and INC Ransom – and now it appears the personal information of company staff and dancers is being sold on the dark web.
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Meta promises ‘fresh start’ with Instagram recommendations reset
Meta has started rolling out a new feature allowing Instagram users to reset the content recommendations they see on the app.
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AI automation firm iLearningEngines hacked, $250K stolen
iLearningEngines, an AI-powered platform for learning and work automation, has disclosed a breach. The hackers misdirected a $250,000 wire payment.
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Underseas data cables severed between Finland-Germany, Lithuania-Sweden, sabotage suspected
The underseas data communication cables between Finland and Germany have been reported severed in the Baltic Sea on Monday, with the data cables between Lithuania and Sweden also reported damaged.
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Roblox makes it harder for predators to DM kids on its platform
Roblox introduces a slew of new safety measures and parental controls on Monday to help prevent kids under 13 from being targeted by online predators – a known issue spotlighted by child safety advocates this past July.
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Indian billionaire thinks weekends off work are a mistake
He’s said this before but now, Infosys founder Narayana Murthy has doubled down on his previous statements that 70-hour work weeks will save India. Also, the country doesn’t need weekends off, apparently.
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Trump taps loyal comrade Brendan Carr to lead FCC and rein in big tech
Change is in the air. The US President-elect Donald Trump has picked his Republican ally Brendan Carr to lead the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
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X algorithm changed in July to boost right-wing accounts, study finds
The algorithm of X, a microblogging platform, was modified in mid-July – after its owner Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump for US president – to systematically boost Republican-leaning accounts, a new study has found.
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Government of Mexico's official website claimed by RansomHub gang
The Government of Mexico has found itself the latest victim of an apparent ransomware attack as the RansomHub cybercriminal gang claims to have breached the nation’s official federal website.
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Cyberattack leads to bare shelves at Stop & Shop, Hannaford, Food Lion and more
A cyberattack impacting grocery chains Stop & Shop, Food Lion, Hannaford, and more, has led to delayed shipments and bare shelves at dozens of locations across the US.
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Rising tensions on X since Musk takeover: how easy it is to become political enemies?
Political abuse is what makes X stand out, a new study shows, and it has gotten worse since Elon Musk’s takeover.
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CISA no more? Rand Paul has a plan, and it’s not good for US cyber defenders
US Senator Rand Paul is famous for his wacky quotes, stubbornness, and never-ending failure to implement his libertarian ideas – until now. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) might be doomed.
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Why are NYC agencies being directed to launch Bluesky accounts?
New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ office has told all city government agencies to set up accounts on Bluesky, the fast-growing social media alternative to X. The reasoning behind the move is not necessarily political.
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Google could be placed under federal supervision by US regulators
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken steps to put Alphabet’s Google under formal federal supervision, the Washington Post reported on Thursday.
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Europe hits Meta with massive €800 Million fine for linking Facebook and Marketplace
Abusive practices benefiting Facebook Marketplace will cost Meta €797.72 million ($840 million). The European Commission has ordered Meta to stop offering its classified-ads service to the popular social network Facebook.
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Apple sued for $3.8 billion over iCloud monopoly
British consumer rights group Which? has accused Apple of breaching competition law by locking millions of people into its iCloud service at “rip-off” prices.
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US government charges hackers behind massive AT&T breach
First came the arrests. Now, it’s time for formalities. The US government has officially charged two hackers who stole 50 billion customer records from AT&T and other companies.
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What a time to be alive: Trump picks Musk to lead DOGE commission
And now, it’s time to reward loyalty. US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed billionaire Elon Musk – who enthusiastically supported his campaign – to lead a new commission on cutting government spending and regulation.
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