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Reddit Under Siege: Hackers Demand $4.5 Million and a Reversal on API Pricing
Microsoft agrees to pay $20 million in a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, over alleged COPPA violations regarding how the tech giant handled child account data on its Xbox platform. Key Takeaways:  Microsoft is to pay a $20 million settlement to the FTC for allegedly violating COPPA by retaining kids’ personal information longer than …
Dive into the recent DDoS attack on Microsoft’s Outlook with our comprehensive, conversational news report. Discover the key players, implications, and Microsoft’s response. Key Takeaways: In early June, Microsoft’s Outlook service experienced a significant outage affecting up to 18,000 users, later identified as a result of a DDoS attack. Anonymous Sudan, a hacker group, claimed …
Discover the facts behind the widespread cyberattack impacting several U.S. government agencies.  Key Takeaways: Several U.S. federal agencies have become victims of a large-scale cyberattack orchestrated by the CL0P ransomware gang, which exploited an unknown vulnerability in MOVEIt, a popular file-sharing software. This cyberattack marks the third time in as many years that foreign hackers …

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In this article, we’ll delve into the escalating concerns raised by the revelations of the FBI’s apparent misuse of its foreign surveillance authority. This follows newly released documents highlighting the Bureau’s frequent warrantless searches on U.S. citizens. Key Takeaways: The FBI reportedly used the FISA Section 702 for unwarranted searches on U.S. individuals more than …
In this article, we will delve into the recent distressing concerns surrounding SanDisk’s Extreme Pro SSDs, which have been inexplicably wiping users’ data.  We’ll examine Western Digital’s firmware fix, the unanswered questions around the 2TB model, and the company’s response to this pressing problem that has affected consumers worldwide. Key Takeaways: SanDisk’s Extreme Pro SSDs …
In this article, we’ll delve into a recent study conducted by the Tech Transparency Project (TTP) that sheds light on an alarming reality.  The research asserts that YouTube’s recommendation algorithm is leading children, particularly those with an interest in video games, towards graphic gun-related content, posing significant ethical and safety concerns. Key Takeaways: TTP’s study …
In this article, we’ll explore how the FBI disrupted one of the Russian government’s most advanced cyberespionage operations, known as Turla.  We’ll delve into the details of this sophisticated operation and reveal how the US government took it apart, step by step. Key Takeaways: Turla, a Russian cyberspy group, has been operating since the early …
In this article, we’ll delve into the recent cyberattack on Western Digital and how the company is dealing with the aftermath of stolen customer data. Key Takeaways: Western Digital’s systems were hacked, leading to stolen customer information. The company has been working with forensic experts to assess the damage. Customers were notified of the breach …
In this article, we’ll look at the alarming increase in financial scams occurring on social media platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, and the measures being taken to combat this issue.  TSB, a leading UK bank, has analyzed its own internal data and found that 80% of its fraud cases come via Meta-owned platforms. …
In this article, we’ll examine the US Virgin Islands government’s struggle to subpoena Google co-founder Larry Page in a lawsuit against JP Morgan Chase, which is accused of facilitating and concealing Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking enterprise. Key Takeaways: US Virgin Islands government struggles to serve subpoena to Google co-founder Larry Page in a lawsuit against JP …