U.S. Offers $10 Million Reward for Information on Hackers Targeting WhatsApp and Signal Users
The U.S. government is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information that helps identify or locate members of two Russian-linked hacking groups accused of targeting WhatsApp and Signal users.
WhatsApp Introduces Usernames to Let Users Chat Without Sharing Phone Numbers
WhatsApp has started rolling out one of its biggest privacy updates yet by allowing users to create unique usernames instead of sharing their phone numbers.
Nissan Confirms Employee Data Breach After Oracle PeopleSoft Zero-Day Attack
Nissan has confirmed that a cyberattack targeting an Oracle PeopleSoft vulnerability exposed the personal information of some current and former employees.
US Seizes Nearly 400 Illegal World Cup Streaming Websites
The U.S. Department of Justice has seized nearly 400 websites that were illegally streaming live matches from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
25 WordPress Security Mistakes That Get Websites Hacked (And How to Avoid Them)
Learn the 25 most common WordPress security mistakes that leave websites vulnerable to hackers. Follow these simple tips to protect your WordPress site from malware, data theft, and cyberattacks.
Australia Doubles Social Media Fines to Keep Under-16s Off Platforms
Australia has significantly increased the financial penalties for social media companies that fail to prevent children under the age of 16 from using their platforms.
Google Limits Meta’s Access to Gemini AI Due to Computing Capacity Shortage
Google has reportedly imposed restrictions on Meta's access to its Gemini artificial intelligence models after the social media company requested more AI computing capacity than Google could provide.
WhatsApp Fixes Privacy Flaw That Could Reveal If Someone Blocked You
WhatsApp has patched a privacy loophole that allowed users to determine whether someone had blocked them by checking the app's encryption verification feature.
Japan’s KDDI Says Cyberattack May Have Exposed 14.22 Million Email Accounts
Japanese telecommunications giant KDDI Corporation has revealed that a cyberattack may have exposed the email addresses and passwords of up to 14.22 million customer accounts after attackers breached one of its email systems used by five internet service providers (ISPs) in Japan.
BBC Ends Longwave Radio Broadcasts After Decades on Air
The BBC has officially ended its longwave radio service, bringing one of its oldest broadcasting platforms to a close. The final Radio 4 Long Wave transmission aired on June 27, marking the end of an era for a technology that has served listeners for generations.
Australia Plans Tougher Penalties as Social Media Ban Struggles to Keep Kids Offline
Australia is preparing to significantly increase penalties for technology companies that fail to enforce its world-first social media ban for children under 16, as new evidence suggests the law has had only limited success in reducing teen access to online platforms.
Instagram Tests New Ways to Let Users Personalize Their Feed
Instagram is experimenting with new ways to give users greater control over the content they see in their feeds.
FBI Warns Russian Hackers Are Now Stealing Signal Backup Keys to Access Private Chats
The FBI and CISA warn that Russian hackers are using fake Signal support messages to steal Backup Recovery Keys, allowing them to restore encrypted backups and read victims' past conversations.
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