YouTube has announced stricter entry thresholds for its Partner Program, requiring new content creators to achieve twice as many watch hours before they can start earning revenue. Starting February 1, aspiring creators will need at least 8,000 qualified watch hours over the past year, up from the previous 4,000 threshold, or 20 million views on […]
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Confirmed by 2 independent sources. The popular alternative app marketplace Aptoide has become the first third-party app store to return directly to Google Play in the United States. This milestone marks a major shift for the Android ecosystem after more than a decade of restrictions that forced users to rely on cumbersome sideloading methods. This […]
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Building a custom PC always carries the underlying risk of catastrophic data loss, particularly when unexpected hardware failures like dead SSDs strike. While local backups provide a baseline of security, relying solely on physical drives leaves users vulnerable to localized disasters. Cloud storage platforms like Dropbox serve as vital digital insurance policies, offering seamless background […]
Continue ReadingFor over a decade, the cybersecurity industry has relied on codenames to track hacking groups, though the practice has become fragmented as different security firms use conflicting names. To bring much-needed clarity, Google has rolled out a revamped and simplified naming system for these threat actors. Under the updated framework, each hacking group receives a […]
Continue ReadingConfirmed by 2 independent sources. The social media platform X has announced the phased discontinuation of its controversial revenue-sharing program for creators, citing misaligned incentives and widespread exploitation by clickbait accounts. Starting September 8, the company will introduce the new ‘Original Content Rewards’ system, designed from the ground up to prioritize authentic, value-driven material over […]
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Modular and repairable computer maker Framework has notified its entire customer base regarding a data breach involving personal information. The incident stems from an upstream cyberattack affecting a third-party business intelligence provider utilized by the hardware manufacturer. According to notifications sent to users, hackers accessed names, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses of virtually […]
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Canadian citizen Connor Moucka has pleaded guilty in a U.S. court for orchestrating a massive cyberattack campaign that compromised more than 165 corporate customers of cloud provider Snowflake. The high-profile breaches led to the theft of billions of records from major organizations including AT&T and Ticketmaster. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Moucka and […]
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The era of endless swiping on dating apps is coming to a close as major platforms adapt to Gen Z’s growing fatigue with traditional online matchmaking. During its latest earnings call, Bumble leadership highlighted the successful early rollout of ‘Plans’, a dedicated companion app designed to facilitate low-pressure group gatherings in local communities. By encouraging […]
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The advanced LightSpy spyware, previously tied to Chinese state-backed threat actors, has significantly expanded its operations beyond mainland China, targeting victims across 13 countries including the United States and several European nations. Cybersecurity researchers at Arctic Wolf report that the tool has transformed into a commercial spyware platform marketed to governments, militaries, and enterprises. LightSpy […]
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A new investigation by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) highlights that numerous Android applications are inadvertently exposing users’ precise location data to advertisers and data brokers. The issue stems from third-party software development kits (SDKs) that inherit app permissions and collect location details by default without the developers fully realizing it. Security experts emphasize that […]
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