AI Shortcoming: Meta’s Support Chatbot Aided in Taking Over Notable Instagram Accounts, Including the Obama White House
Hackers Breach High-Profile Instagram Accounts Using AI Support Tool Recent reports from security researchers indicate that hackers successfully accessed several prominent Instagram accounts, including the official profile of Barack Obama, by simply asking Meta’s AI support chatbot to change the email linked to those accounts. It seems this was alarmingly straightforward. A vulnerability within Meta’s […]
Microsoft will eliminate SMS login codes for personal accounts due to security concerns.
If you’ve ever found yourself waiting for a login code that just won’t come through, you definitely understand the frustration. You enter your password, expect a code to arrive, but instead, you’re left staring at your phone. Now, Microsoft is looking to shift away from this entire routine. The company has announced it’s moving away […]
Iran peace agreement, Dell stock rises, Trump accounts and more in the morning update
Happy Friday! I’m CJ, stepping in for Alex today. Some of you might know me from my coverage of technology stocks over the years. A fun fact, my colleagues say I make pretty good origami cranes. Speaking of flying high, have you heard about Dell Technologies? The company has been making notable strides in its […]
Treasury Department introduces mobile app for Trump Accounts
Trump Account App Launched for Parents The U.S. Treasury has reportedly introduced an app for the “Trump Account,” which is part of President Trump’s initiative to assist American parents in educating their children about saving and managing money before they transition into adulthood. In a news release issued Thursday, the department stated that the app […]
Kelsey Grammer leads a discussion with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on ‘Trump Accounts’
Scott Bessent to Discuss Economic Security in Southern California The U.S. Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, is set to head to Southern California on Friday. His focus will be on the economic security principles of the Trump administration and to promote the newly introduced Trump Account, which is designed to help parents and guardians save money […]
FBI warns about phishing tool that takes Microsoft 365 accounts
The FBI has issued a warning regarding new hacking tools that allow cybercriminals to take over Microsoft 365 accounts—like Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive—while completely bypassing multi-factor authentication. Last week, the Bureau released a public service announcement about a phishing toolkit dubbed Kali365. This tool has been used to steal Microsoft 365 access tokens and infiltrate […]
Trump Accounts launches mobile app before July 4 event
Trump Accounts Initiative Announced The White House shared on Wednesday that the new “Trump Accounts” initiative will discontinue its associated mobile app, which was designed to track investment growth in children’s accounts. This marks a fresh effort from the administration. In a post on X, the White House stated, “Tomorrow: Trump’s account on your phone. […]
Calls for investigation into UBS for accounts linked to Nazis: ‘Historic shame’
Investigation Sought into UBS’s Ties to Nazi Regime There’s an ongoing call for the Trump administration to look into Swiss bank UBS for purportedly hindering Congressional efforts to examine its connections to the Nazi regime, particularly regarding accounts that took Jewish property and assisted SS officers in escaping to Argentina after World War II. Sen. […]
Reportedly, fraudulent social media accounts are inexplicably enhancing Becerra’s campaign.
The race for California’s governorship is heating up, with Democratic candidates Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer facing accusations of inappropriately paying social media influencers to enhance their campaigns. However, a new front has emerged regarding fake accounts connected to these candidates. According to a report from Cyabra, a firm specializing in disinformation security, over 3,000 […]
Local leaders announce new effort that could place hundreds into child investment accounts
Durham Encourages Families to Join Federal Investment Program City leaders in Durham are urging families to participate in a federal investment initiative, highlighting that a new local campaign could potentially increase the Children’s Investment Fund significantly for eligible families. The program, supported by the government and various donors, is designed to provide each qualifying child […]