Cyber experts warn of new Chrome, Microsoft money stealing malware
Cyber experts have warned that new advanced malware disguised as Google Chrome and Microsoft could steal money from Microsoft device owners. Since March, online protection company Proofpoint has been warning of ongoing malicious campaigns in which “cybercriminal threat actors are employing new, diverse and increasingly creative attack chains.” This month, Proofpoint Large-scale malware presence confirmedThe […]
TikTok could face lawsuit by DOJ over potential child privacy violations
The Federal Trade Commission announced on Tuesday that it has forwarded a complaint about alleged violations of children’s privacy against social media platform TikTok and its parent company ByteDance to the Department of Justice. In March, sources told Reuters the FTC could resolve its investigation into TikTok over flaws in its privacy and data security […]
Tesla rival Fisker files for bankruptcy after glitches doomed Ocean SUVs
US electric car maker Fisker Inc filed for bankruptcy late on Monday as it seeks to salvage the business through asset sales and debt restructuring after burning through cash to expand production of its Ocean SUV. In the competitive EV market, several companies, including Proterra, Lordstown and Electric Last Mile Solutions, have filed for bankruptcy […]
McDonald’s to end AI drive thru experiment after errant orders
McDonald’s is reportedly ending its trial of automated drive-thru order-takers powered by artificial intelligence at more than 100 restaurants after angry customers reported receiving items they didn’t order. The gaffes included adding nine extra cups of sweet tea to one customer’s order and giving another an ice cream cone topped with bacon. The Chicago-based fast-food […]
Feds sue Photoshop owner Adobe over subscription plans, hefty termination fees
The U.S. government on Monday sued Adobe, the maker of Photoshop and Acrobat, accusing the company of harming consumers by hiding expensive cancellation fees in its most popular subscription plans and making it difficult to cancel subscriptions. in Complaint filed in federal court in San Jose, CaliforniaThe FTC said Adobe hid fees, which could amount […]
Neuralink employee was scratched by monkeys infected with herpes and fired after she became pregnant, suit claims
A former employee at Elon Musk’s brain chip company Neuralink claims she was scratched by a monkey infected with the herpes B virus and was fired after telling her boss she was pregnant, according to a lawsuit. Lindsay Short, who began working as an animal care specialist at Neuralink in August 2022, accused her previous […]
Temu parent company led by top former Chinese Communist officials
The parent company of China-based online marketplace Temu employs a large number of former Chinese Communist Party officials among its executives, posing serious national security risks, experts told The Washington Post. Amazon competitor Temu is expanding aggressively into the US. Its parent company, Shanghai-based Pinduoduo (PDD), is listed on the Nasdaq and currently has a […]
Google loses bid to avoid trial in DOJ’s digital advertising antitrust case
A federal judge ruled Friday that internet search giant Alphabet Inc.’s Google must go on trial to answer claims by U.S. antitrust authorities that it illegally dominates the online advertising technology market. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema in Alexandria, Virginia, denied Google’s motion during a hearing, according to court records. Google had argued for victory […]
Your iPhone can bust you as a cheater — here are 7 sneaky ways
Please be careful if you use iPhilander. Just as smartwatches and fitness apps can inadvertently reveal infidelity, iPhones can just as easily expose a cheating partner. While a couple may try all sorts of measures to hide their affair, such as using a different credit card or arranging to meet in a secret location, even […]
Apple Watch can double as lion heart rate monitor
Will the lion roar tonight? Could wearing an Apple Watch every day mean no trips to the vet? A wildlife veterinarian is redefining the CAT scan by using the gadget to measure a lion’s pulse with astonishing accuracy. Check out the video for more details. A big hit on Instagram. “This is truly a ‘tech […]