Security Bite: Ransomware payments hit record $1.1 billion in 2023 despite previous year’s decline
It was a landmark year for ransomware in 2023 and a well-publicized one following the MOVEit and MGM Resorts beaches that shook the security industry. Not only did threat actors collectively pocket a record-breaking $1.1 billion from victims, but a n.....»»
Research looks to see how hidden costs of Social Security claiming takes toll on widows
The timing of filing for Social Security benefits is one of the most important decisions senior Americans must make. But few think about the implications filing early or late in life has on widowed spouses, a segment of society that represents nearly.....»»
You probably haven’t heard of Meanwhile on Earth. It’s only 2024’s best sci-fi movie
In a year filled with great pictures like Dune: Part Two and Furiosa, the best sci-fi movie of 2024 might just be this little-seen film from France......»»
Infinity Nikki launches in December after racking up 30 million preregistrations
Infinity Nikki is set to release in just a few weeks, and is already on its way to being one of the most-played games of the year......»»
M4 vs. M3: How much better are Apple’s latest chips?
The Apple M4 chip has landed and is available in both the Mac and the iPad. How does it compare to the previous-generation M3? Here’s everything we know so far......»»
All upcoming video games (PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC): 2024, 2025 and beyond
Want to take a quick glance at what video games are set to be releases soon? Here's our list of games to watch that are coming out this year and in 2025......»»
The reported Apple smart home camera will combine ultimate privacy with Apple Intelligence
Earlier this week Ming-Chi Kuo suggested that we’ll see an Apple smart home camera in 2026, with the company confident it will prove to be a popular accessory, selling in the tens of millions per year. Given Apple’s habit of minimizing the num.....»»
FBI confirms China-linked cyber espionage involving breached telecom providers
After months of news reports that Chinese threat actors have breached the networks of US telecommunications and internet service providers, the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have confirmed the success of the atta.....»»
UK group wants $4 billion payout for iCloud users
The UK's "Which?" consumer group and publication is to sue Apple over what it claims is the company's anti-competitive way of locking users into paying for iCloud storage.Apple's iCloud promo — image credit: AppleIt's not the first lawsuit against.....»»
How cybersecurity failures are draining business budgets
Security leaders feel under increasing pressure to provide assurances around cybersecurity, exposing them to greater personal risk – yet many lack the data and resources to accurately report and close cybersecurity gaps, according to Panaseer. The.....»»
What 2025 holds for user identity protection
In this Help Net Security video, David Cottingham, President of rf IDEAS, discusses what he sees as the most prominent areas for improvement and continued change in the space: As we move into 2025, it’s evident that businesses recognize MFA as esse.....»»
Zero-days dominate top frequently exploited vulnerabilities
A joint report by leading cybersecurity agencies from the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand has identified the most commonly exploited vulnerabilities of 2023. Zero-day vulnerabilities on the rise The advisory highlights that malicious cyb.....»»
How Intel is making open source accessible to all developers
In this Help Net Security interview, Arun Gupta, Vice President and General Manager for Open Ecosystem, Intel, discusses the company’s commitment to fostering an open ecosystem as a cornerstone of its software strategy. He explains how this app.....»»
Google Cloud Cybersecurity Forecast 2025: AI, geopolitics, and cybercrime take centre stage
Google Cloud unveiled its Cybersecurity Forecast for 2025, offering a detailed analysis of the emerging threat landscape and key security trends that organizations worldwide should prepare for. The report delivers insights into the tactics of cyber a.....»»
Planet saw its 2nd-warmest October in 175-year record: 2024 on pace to be world"s warmest year on record
Earth saw another unusually warm month, with October 2024 ranking as the second-warmest October in NOAA's 175-year global climate record......»»
Most surveyed grocery shoppers report noticing shrinkflation
Over three-quarters of surveyed consumers say they have noticed shrinkflation at the grocery store in the previous 30 days, according to the October 2024 Consumer Food Insights Report (CFI)......»»
Researchers use high-resolution images to create model that predicts landslide risk in coastal areas
São Sebastião, a municipality on the coast of São Paulo state in Brazil that was partially cut off from the rest of the country in February 2023 after a period of torrential rain, had more than 1,000 landslide points, according to an inventory pro.....»»
This Oscar-winning musician is joining the cast of Wednesday season 2
According to reports, Lady Gaga is joining the cast of Wednesday season 2. Find out which character she will play in the hit Netflix show......»»
Xiaomi Finally Hits a Major EV Sales Milestone
The company's EV has become one of the most talked-about electric cars this year. The post Xiaomi Finally Hits a Major EV Sales Milestone appeared first on Phandroid. In case you’re not aware, Xiaomi launched its first electric car e.....»»
Apple’s new ‘HomePad’ is exactly what I want in a home device
Apple has a new home device launching early next year, as detailed in an extensive Mark Gurman report. And this as-yet-unnamed ‘HomePad’ sounds like exactly what I want in a smart home product. more….....»»
Coming soon to Apple Vision Pro: mixed reality hit game ‘Little Cities: Diorama’
More mixed reality games that became popular on Meta Quest headsets are coming to Apple Vision Pro. Little Cities: Diorama offers an all-new version for Apple Vision Pro. Notably, it blends your real-world environment with a virtual city you create......»»