TikTok law threatening a ban if the app isn"t sold raises First Amendment concerns
TikTok, the short-video company with Chinese roots, did the most American thing possible on May 7, 2024: It sued the U.S. government, in the person of Attorney General Merrick Garland, in federal court. The suit claims the federal law that took effec.....»»
China state hackers infected 20,000 Fortinet VPNs, Dutch spy service says
Critical code-execution flaw was under exploitation 2 months before company disclosed it. Enlarge Hackers working for the Chinese government gained access to more than 20,000 VPN appliances sold by Fortinet using a crit.....»»
Climate concerns: Trends in Australian snow
As the 2024 snow season approaches, many people are wondering whether it will be a good year for skiing. In 2023, we had a poor snow season due to unusually warm and dry weather from June to September......»»
Tech solutions to limit kids" access to social media are fraught with problems, including privacy risks
A campaign to block children's access to social media to limit online harm and unhealthy internet use is picking up momentum in Australian politics. The current age limit for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is 13, but some state gove.....»»
Oldest privately owned book sells for £3mn at UK sale
The world's oldest book in a private collection, and one of the earliest books in existence, sold at auction in London on Tuesday for more than £3 million......»»
4,000-year-old Cretan hilltop mystifies Greek archaeologists. It could spell trouble for new airport
A big, round, 4,000-year-old stone building discovered on a Cretan hilltop is puzzling archaeologists and threatening to disrupt a major airport project on the Greek tourist island......»»
Security firm Cylance says it has been hacked, data put up for sale online
The data being sold for $750,000 includes millions of email addresses......»»
XONA raises $18 million to accelerate product development
XONA announced the close of an $18 million strategic funding round led by established cyber investor Energy Impact Partners (EIP), bringing the company’s total funding to $32 million. The funding will allow the company to enhance its OT enterpr.....»»
YesWeHack raises €26 million to expand its international growth
YesWeHack announces a €26 million Series C funding round. In a world where cyber risks are more strategic and complex than ever, YesWeHack will use this funding to invest in Artificial Intelligence, launch new innovative solutions and expand its in.....»»
Ky. appeals court reinstates $100,000 damage award against Ford dealership
The Kentucky Court of Appeals has reinstated a $100,000 punitive damage award against a Lexington dealership that failed to disclose a pickup it sold as new was previously damaged while an employee was driving it......»»
Forvia CEO raises questions about Mexico, citing high inflation and missing trucks
Mexico is becoming more difficult to do business in as security concerns persist and labor and energy costs rise, Forvia CEO Patrick Koller said......»»
Bartender’s developer confirms app’s acquisition, promises new owners will maintain app’s ‘integrity and quality’
Earlier this week, users of the popular Menu Bar utility, Bartender, were surprised to learn that the app had been sold months ago with no formal announcement. Users on Reddit expressed concerns about whether the app was safe to use anymore. Now,.....»»
HYPR raises $30 million to combat threats posed by generative AI
HYPR secures $30 million in funding from Silver Lake Waterman to drive accelerated advancements in technologies to combat the rising threat of generative AI-driven credential-based attacks. This investment validates the expanded adoption of HYPR’s.....»»
Worried about privacy with iOS 18’s AI features? Apple gets it and has a plan
AI features coming to iOS 18 and Apple’s other platforms may be exciting for lots of users, but for some, there exist legitimate concerns around privacy. Apple gets it, and per a new report, the company plans to make certain iOS 18 AI features n.....»»
Minimum pricing for alcohol helped curb demand during COVID lockdown, finds UK study
Minimum pricing can be very effective in reducing demand for cheap high-strength alcohol amid concerns about affordability fueling problematic drinking, according to a study on the impact of the measure during the COVID lockdown......»»
TikTok Hackers Target Paris Hilton, CNN, and More. What to Know About the Cyberattack
Hackers have targeted several high-profile TikTok accounts, including that of reality TV star Paris Hilton and CNN. Hackers have targeted several high-profile TikTok accounts, including that of reality TV star Paris Hilton, media co.....»»
New report provides a ranking of sustainability around the world
As the world continues to face new challenges connected to climate change, how do we tally national and global efforts toward achieving sustainability goals and addressing intensifying environmental concerns?.....»»
Irrigation with treated wastewater and sewage sludge introduces tire additives into leafy vegetables, study finds
The presence of drug residues in commercially sold fruit and vegetables has already been scientifically investigated many times. However, chemical substances from tire wear, so-called additives, also find their way into the food chain......»»
Elon Musk’s X defeats Australia’s global takedown order of stabbing video
Australia drops censorship fight threatening Musk’s X with $500K daily fine. Enlarge (credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Contributor | FilmMagic) Australia's safety regulator has ended a legal battle with X (formerly Twitt.....»»
Max Raises Subscription Prices for Viewers
The ad-supported tier stays at the same price though. The post Max Raises Subscription Prices for Viewers appeared first on Phandroid. Not too long after music platform Spotify announced its second price hike within the same year, it looks.....»»
TikTok hack compromised CNN account; Paris Hilton and others targeted
A TikTok hack allowed attackers to take control of CNN’s account, while other high-profile accounts were also targeted. The nature of the security breach remains a mystery at present. It was said to have involved direct messaging, but was seemin.....»»