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Windows 11 tests sharing apps screen and files with Copilot AI
Copilot on Windows 11 is testing OS-level integration that would allow you to share your favourite apps’ screen with Copilot. This feature is rolling out to Windows Insiders in the United States, and it might sound like a creepy idea because it basically means Copilot can see what you are doing on your screen—if you […]
Everest ransomware’s dark web leak site defaced, now offline
The dark web leak site of the Everest ransomware gang has apparently been hacked over the weekend by an unknown attacker and is now offline. The unknown attacker replaced the website’s contents with the following sarcastic message: “Don’t do crime CRIME IS BAD xoxo from Prague.” The Everest operation has since taken down its leak […]
OpenAI’s $20 ChatGPT Plus is now free for students until the end of May
ChatGPT Plus subscription is now free, but only if you’re a student based out of the United States of America and Canada. ChatGPT Plus is a premium subscription that costs $20 a month and allows you to access the paid models, including GPT o1, which is the company’s best reasoning model. Additionally, it gives you […]
Texas State Bar warns of data breach after INC ransomware claims attack
The State Bar of Texas is warning it suffered a data breach after the INC ransomware gang claimed to have breached the organization and began leaking samples of stolen data. The State Bar of Texas is the second-largest bar association in the United States, with over 100,000 licensed attorneys. It regulates the legal profession in […]
North Korean IT worker army expands operations in Europe
North Korea’s IT workers have expanded operations beyond the United States and are now increasingly targeting organizations across Europe. Also referred to as “IT warriors,” they hide their true identities and pose as workers based in other countries by connecting via laptop farms to fraudulently secure positions as remote freelance IT employees at companies worldwide […]
U.S. seized $8.2 million in crypto linked to ‘Romance Baiting’ scams
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized over $8.2 million worth of USDT (Tether) cryptocurrency that was stolen via ‘romance baiting’ scams. Previously referred to as ‘pig butchering,’ in this type of financial fraud victims are manipulated into making investments on fraudulent websites/apps that showcase massive returns. Convinced they’re making a profit, the victims invest […]
23andMe files for bankruptcy, customers advised to delete DNA data
California-based genetic testing provider 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans to sell its assets following years of financial struggles. 23andMe has been providing direct-to-consumer DNA testing services since November 2007 to customers who send a saliva sample and receive a report on their ancestry and genetic predispositions. Since then, 23andMe has sold over […]
Click Profit blocked by the FTC over alleged e-commerce scams
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against the “Click Profit” business opportunity platform for allegedly earning $14 million while deceiving consumers with false promises of guaranteed passive income through online stores. Click Profit is an online business paltform promoted on social media and through websites that claims to help consumers generate passive income […]
Suspected LockBit ransomware dev extradited to United States
A dual Russian-Israeli national, suspected of being a key developer for the LockBit ransomware operation, has been extradited to the United States to face charges. Rostislav Panev, 51, was arrested in Israel last August, where police reportedly found incriminating evidence on his laptop. This included credentials for LockBit’s internal control panel and a repository containing […]
CISA: Medusa ransomware hit over 300 critical infrastructure orgs
CISA says the Medusa ransomware operation has impacted over 300 organizations in critical infrastructure sectors in the United States until last month. This was revealed in a joint advisory issued today in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC). “As of February 2025, Medusa developers and affiliates […]