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Israeli spyware targets WhatsApp users: A growing concern

An official from WhatsApp has revealed that 90 users of the messaging platform, including journalists and civil society members, were targeted by Israeli spyware developed by Paragon Solutions. Following the cyber intrusion, WhatsApp issued a cease-and-desist letter to Paragon. The company has refrained......

Rivian announces plans for hands-free driving by 2025 and 'eyes-off' systems by 2026

Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian is set to launch its hands-free driving system in 2025, followed by its advanced "eyes-off" system in 2026, according to CEO RJ Scaringe. The "eyes-off" system, which allows drivers to relinquish full control of the vehicle, is expected to provide......

Trudeau Government Orders TikTok to Close Canadian Offices, but Access Remains Unrestricted for Users

The Canadian federal government has decided to close TikTok’s offices in Toronto and Vancouver, citing concerns about national security. Despite this action, Canadians will still be able to use the app. Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne explained that the decision was based......

X Social Media to Share User Data for AI Training: A New Era of Data Monetization

Starting November 15, X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, will permit third-party companies to access user data, including posts, likes, bookmarks, and reposts, for the purpose of training artificial intelligence models. This significant policy shift was detailed in an updated privacy......

Meta Enhances Safety to Combat Sextortion Among Teens

Meta has unveiled new measures aimed at protecting young users on Instagram from the rising threat of sextortion, a form of online blackmail that coerces individuals into sharing explicit images. Beginning Thursday, Instagram will implement features designed to shield teenage users from potential exploitation......

Unmasking Satoshi: HBO Documentary Names Peter Todd, But He Says 'Not Me'

A new HBO documentary, Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery, has reignited the debate surrounding the elusive identity of Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, by naming Canadian developer Peter Todd as a potential candidate. This claim, however, has been met with swift denial from Todd himself, who......

Instagram's Teen Account Revolution: Empowering Parents, Protecting Youth

In a bold move to enhance online safety for teenagers, Instagram has unveiled a comprehensive overhaul of its platform, promising an array of "built-in protections" for young users and granting parents increased control and peace of mind. The new "Teen Accounts" initiative, set to......

Student Achieves the Impossible: A Homemade Fusion Reactor in 4 Weeks with AI and $2,000

Armed with a modest budget and artificial intelligence, a student has accomplished an extraordinary feat: building a fusion reactor in his bedroom in just one month. Hudhayfa Nazoordeen, a mathematics student at the University of Waterloo, has achieved what many thought was impossible: constructing......

Russian Cyberspies Elevate Their Game: Sophisticated Phishing Targets US, European, and Russian Civil Society

A recent report has unveiled increasingly sophisticated phishing attacks originating from Russia's state security agency. These attacks, targeting members of US, European, and Russian civil society, have reached unprecedented levels of complexity, sometimes even impersonating individuals closely......