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In 2025, it feels like cybercriminals are winning while the world's biggest data hoarders are losing. One by one, global giants are admitting they've been breached, from tech powerhouses like Google to insurance leaders such as Allianz and Farmers and even luxury brands like Dior. The latest company to report a breach is Discord. The popular chat platform confirmed that hackers gained access to a third-party customer support provider, 5CA, […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just helping students with homework. A new survey from the Center for Democracy and Technology found that nearly one in five high school students in the United States say they or someone they know has used AI to have a romantic relationship. The results shocked researchers and raised big questions about how deeply AI tools are affecting young minds. The report, which surveyed 1,000 […]

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a new investigation into 2.88 million Tesla vehicles running "Full Self-Driving" (FSD). Officials say the system may be breaking traffic laws, and worse, causing accidents. According to Reuters, 58 reports describe Teslas blowing through red lights, drifting into the wrong lanes and even crashing at intersections. Fourteen of those cases involved actual crashes, and 23 caused injuries.Sign up for my […]

IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- ChatGPT to allow 'erotica for verified adults,' Altman says- National program helps seniors spot scams as losses surge- OPINION: The new arms race is for compute — and America can’t afford to fall behind'AGE-GATING': OpenAI will soon lower restrictions on the content ChatGPT can produce, allowing the service to create "erotica" if users wish, CEO Sam Altman announced Tuesday.PREDATORS PROWLING: Scams targeting older Americans are surging, and […]

Microsoft is sounding the alarm, and this time, the warning hits home for everyday users. Hackers are now turning Microsoft Teams security threats into real-world dangers that go far beyond corporate networks. Using Teams, cybercriminals gather intel, pose as trusted contacts, trick people into sharing private data and even spread malware that can steal passwords or lock up personal files. What was once a simple video chat and collaboration tool has […]

You might have noticed that in the past few months, many companies have disclosed data breaches, including Google, Dior and Allianz, and one name that appeared in most cases was Salesforce. Hackers did not breach company networks directly or exploit vulnerabilities in Salesforce's core software. Instead, they targeted the tools and people around it by tricking employees into granting access, compromising third-party apps and abusing overly broad permissions.Once inside, they […]

Apple has officially launched iOS 26, and with it comes a fresh look and one standout new feature: the Preview app. If you've updated your iPhone and noticed a new icon that looks like it belongs on a Mac, you're not imagining things. Preview has finally arrived on iOS, and it's more useful than you might think. Many iPhone users have long wanted an easier way to edit, annotate and […]

Road crews may soon get a major assist from artificial intelligence. Researchers at Germany's Fraunhofer Institute have developed a fabric embedded with sensors and AI algorithms that can monitor road conditions from beneath the surface. This smart material could make costly, disruptive road repairs far more efficient and sustainable.Right now, most resurfacing decisions are based on visible damage. But cracks and wear in the layers below the asphalt often go […]

The holidays are supposed to be a season of generosity, family and giving back. For many retirees, October through December is the time to support causes close to their hearts, whether it's helping veterans, feeding families or donating to disaster relief. But there's a darker side to this generosity. Scammers know that retirees are among the most generous members of our communities, and they exploit that kindness to line their […]