Spotify Officially Shuts Down All Car Thing Devices
Spotify has officially pulled the plug on its Car Thing hardware, confirming that all units of the in-car streaming device are now completely non-operational. The shutdown marks the final chapter…
OpenAI Restricts Sora Video Features Over Safety Concerns
OpenAI officially launched its highly anticipated video-generation tool, Sora, this Monday. However, the company is withholding access to a critical feature—the ability to generate videos using uploaded images or footage…
OpenAI Launches Sora: What Plus and Pro Users Need to Know
OpenAI has officially launched its highly anticipated video generation tool, Sora, for ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers. Starting December 9, 2024, users in eligible regions can access the system to…
Artivion Hit by Ransomware: Data Stolen in Cyberattack
Artivion, the Georgia-based medical device manufacturer specializing in cardiac and vascular implantable tissues, confirmed a significant cybersecurity breach involving the theft and encryption of company data. The incident, which occurred…
Blue Yonder Investigates Data Theft by Termite Ransomware
Supply chain software giant Blue Yonder is currently investigating a major data breach after the “Termite” ransomware gang claimed responsibility for a cyberattack that hit the company on November 21.…
Toka: a16z-Backed Firm Targets US Gov for IoT Hacking Tools
While U.S. government agencies have long utilized legal wiretaps and email monitoring for intelligence, a new frontier in surveillance is emerging: the hacking of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, including…
Senate’s Final Chance to Pass the PRESS Act Before Deadline
The U.S. Senate faces a narrowing window of just a few weeks to pass the PRESS Act, a vital federal “shield” bill designed to protect journalists and their confidential sources.…
Senators Slam DOD Over Insecure Military Communications
Two U.S. senators are sounding the alarm over the Department of Defense’s (DOD) failure to secure military communications against foreign intelligence agencies. Amid an aggressive Chinese hacking campaign targeting major…
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Murdered in NYC Ambush
Brian Thompson, the 50-year-old CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in a targeted attack in Midtown Manhattan early Wednesday morning. The executive was walking toward the New York Hilton Midtown…
Pegasus Spyware Targets High-Profile Business Leaders
Security firm iVerify has confirmed that a top-tier business executive was recently targeted by Pegasus spyware, marking a rare and concerning shift in state-sponsored surveillance tactics. While typically reserved for…
Walmart Finalizes $2.3B Vizio Deal to Dominate TV Ads
Walmart has officially finalized its $2.3 billion acquisition of television manufacturer Vizio, a strategic move designed to aggressively scale its advertising division. The all-cash transaction, which was first announced in…
US Contractor ENGlobal Crippled by Ransomware Attack
ENGlobal Corporation, a critical provider of engineering and automation services for the U.S. federal government and energy sector, has restricted access to its IT infrastructure following a targeted cyberattack. The…