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By April 1st, Twitter will remove all legacy verified checkmarks on its platform. These checkmarks were previously given to high-profile accounts like celebrities, politicians, and public figures.

Google has officially stopped selling the Enterprise edition of Google Glass, its augmented reality smart glasses. The company, however, will keep supporting the device until September 15, 2023.

Australian digital payments and lending company Latitude Financial has suffered a hacking incident. This allows cybercriminals to get a hold of the identification documents of 328,000 customers.

CloudSEK has discovered that threat actors are recently posting YouTube videos that "offer" cracked software downloads. They are even using AI-generated avatars to make the clips look legitimate.

A new research paper discovered 721.5 million credentials exposed online. According to the study, 50% of the data came from botnets that deployed information-stealing malware to victims' devices.

The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles recently announced that it suffered a data breach due to a ransomware attack. The incident gave hackers access to members' sensitive information.

Microsoft has laid off its entire ethics and society team within the AI department, according to a recent report. Despite this, the company says that it remains committed to responsible AI.

Meta is threatening to stop news access on Facebook and Instagram in Canada if the proposed Online News Act passes in its current form. Canadian news outlets, however, support the bill.

Healthcare startup Cerebral announced this week that it shared the sensitive data of more than 3.1 million users in the U.S. with advertisers and social media companies like Meta, Google, and TikTok.

Alleged real life photos of OPPO's next flagship phone, the Find X6 Pro, have appeared online. The associated leaker calls the device OPPO's "most ambitious product in recent years."

Microsoft is set to introduce enhanced security to its OneNote program. This comes after threat actors started exploiting the note-taking app for their phishing campaigns to steal sensitive data.

Microsoft's Security Intelligence team recently found that threat actors behind business email compromise attacks are now moving quickly to avoid detection and stop victims from blocking the attack.

Computer company Acer recently confirmed that it suffered a data breach after a threat actor started selling some of its sensitive data online. No consumer data was reportedly affected.

After an incident last January where a streamer displayed a browser window that contained deepfake porn of other streamers, Twitch is now taking a harder stance when it comes to such content.

ChatGPT has become wildly popular since it was released last year. If you have an Apple device like a Mac or Apple Watch and want to access ChatGPT faster, developers have created an app for you.

Here's your chance to get the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core for cheaper. Microsoft's controller is now available on Amazon for $110, a 15% savings from its original asking price.

Apple is readying to announce new iMacs later this year, according to recent report. The new devices will reportedly be powered by the new M3 chip, which will offer improved performance.

If you're planning to move to an authentication app after Twitter disables SMS-based 2FA, be careful as there are plenty of fraudulent authenticator apps online that aim to drain your wallet.

Twitter has laid off more people during the weekend, according to a recent report. This included product manager Esther Crawford, who spearheaded Twitter Blue and the upcoming payments platform.

Nokia unveiled a new logo during the 2023 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona to distance itself from mobile phones and show its new commitment to growing its telecommunications business.

A piece of cryptojacking malware was recently found hiding in pirated versions of Apple programs, such as Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro X. The malware can easily avoid detection through a script.

Telecommunications company Telus is looking into the possibility of a data breach. This comes after a cybercriminal allegedly gained access to employee data, GitHub repositories, and more.

Fruits and vegetables company Dole recently suffered a ransomware attack that forced it to shut down its production plants. The company is working with experts to remediate the issue.

Threat actors were recently seen advertising fake ChatGPT apps for Windows and Android. When downloaded, the apps will steal sensitive information or subscribe the victim to premium services.

A botnet called "Mylobot" is infecting over 50,000 devices daily, according to a recent report. Mylobot can download more malware, send spam emails, and even remain idle to avoid detection.

An information-stealing malware called "Stealc" was recently seen being advertised to other cybercriminals on the dark web. It can also be contracted through fake software crack websites.

Samsung may not ship the Galaxy Z Fold5 with a built-in S Pen slot. According to a report, including a slot would require Samsung to increase the device's thickness and spend more on manufacturing.

Despite regulatory challenges, Microsoft president and vice chairman Brad Smith announced in a tweet that the company has signed a 10-year legal agreement to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo gamers.

South Korea aims to become the first country to launch a 6G network in 2028. The plan is two years earlier than the original schedule as part of the country's bid to dominate the technology.

The threat actors behind a ransomware strain called "HardBit" were recently seen asking victims to provide them with their insurance details. This is so they can tailor their demand within the policy.

Under an alleged new agreement between India and Google, the search giant needs to provide phone manufacturers with an option to use a version of Android where Google apps are not pre-installed.

If you're one of the many Twitter users who will lose access to SMS authentication, fear not — there is still a way for you to secure your account without paying for a Twitter Blue subscription.

Software giant Atlassian recently suffered a data breach. The company blamed the incident on Envoy, a third-party workplace management services provider. However, Envoy countered this claim.

The cybercriminals behind the ESXiArgs ransomware have created a new variant that evades the recovery script that the U.S. CISA recently released. The new version also comes with a new ransom note.

Twitter has relaxed its advertising policies to allow cannabis companies to advertise their brand on the platform. However, advertisers cannot promote the sale of the item, save for some exceptions.

Business mogul and Twitter CEO Elon Musk said that he plans to look for his replacement by the end of 2023. This comes after a Twitter poll showed that a majority of users wanted him to step down.

In a recent interview, actor Keanu Reeves discussed the rise of artificial intelligence and what it means for artists and writers. He also talked about deepfakes, the metaverse, and Cyberpunk 2077.