There are growing concerns about the security of the DeepSeek iOS app, as it may be transmitting unprotected user data to ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok. According to US-based mobile security company NowSecure, who conducted a comprehensive security and privacy assessment of the DeepSeek iOS mobile app on actual iOS devices, found that the app uses unencrypted data transmission, weak and hardcoded encryption keys, insecure data storage, extensive data collection and fingerprinting, and sends unencrypted data to China....

When ChromeOS first came out, it created a lot of buzz. But that was shortlived as Google decided to make it exclusive to Chromebooks, a specific line of notebooks running the Google OS. Seeing the piqued interest in the new OS, Google decided to create an alternative version of ChromeOS. First, they started with CloudReady but Google wrapped it up soon. Now we have ChromeOS Flex, taking elements directly from CloudReady....

Yesterday at the electric automaker’s AI Day (an engineer-recruiting event), Elon Musk showcased a humanoid robot prototype whose nickname is Optimus or the Tesla Bot. Mr. Musk plans to make millions by selling the robot in near future for a price tag of $20,000. During the event, the robot walked up to people and waved his hand but no complex movement or task was showcased as musk stated that he, “didn’t want it to fall on its face....

European law enforcement on Sunday used a customized Windows Dynamic Link Library (DLL) to automatically wipe off Windows malware Emotet from thousands of infected computers. For those unaware, Emotet, one of the world’s most infamous botnets, is a network of hijacked computers and devices infected with malware and controlled remotely by cybercriminals. This network is then used to send spam and launch Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. It can also be rented out to other cybercriminals....

Every December, Yahoo Finance conducts a survey to find out the “best and the worst company of the year” based on the company’s market performance and its achievements in that particular year. According to Yahoo Finance’s annual survey of 2021 , Microsoft was named the “Company of the Year” for smashing the $2 trillion market capitalization mark and witnessing a 53% increase in its stock price as of December 2021....

Facebook has admitted that it accidentally shared some users’ personal data with approximately 5,000 app developers even after the 90-day cut-off period. For those unaware, following the 2018 Cambridge Analytica app scandal which saw the personal data of 87 million Facebook users compromised, the social media giant established the below 90-day lock-out policy that would block third-party app developers from accessing user data if the app has not been used by the user for 90 days....

Google’s in-house artificial intelligence service, Gemini AI, has been apparently reading private Google Drive documents without obtaining the user’s explicit permission, according to a shocking revelation made by a Senior Advisor on AI Governance and X user Kevin Bankster (via Tom’s Hardware ). Updated with Google’s response: Google has denied such claims. A Google spokesperson reached out to techworm and said, “Our generative AI features are designed to give users choice and keep them in control of their data....

Microsoft and Google have reportedly ended their six-year cease-fire on ongoing legal battles and start suing each other again, according to new reports. For those unaware, back in 2015, Microsoft and Google had reportedly signed a non-aggression pact under which both the companies had agreed to settle outstanding patent lawsuits as well as financial agreements internally without complaining to the regulators or taking legal action against each other. However, the deal ended in April 2021 which neither of the company extended or renewed, suggesting increasing tensions between the two companies, reports The Finacial Times citing sources....

According to Cyble, Unacademy was compromised in January 2020, and the hacker apparently had access to the complete database of the edtech platform. “However, they decided to only leak users’ accounts at this point in time, further leaks are expected in the near future,” Cyble said in its blog post. “Along with disclosing the data breach, Cyble has also acquired the leaked database which approximately contains 22 million (21,909,709) Unacademy’s user account details,” the company added....

These 9 Linux commands if executed can wreak irreparable damage to any computer Most Linux commands are generally useful, but they are not the ones that are the subject matter of today. Here, we list down a total of 9 Linux commands that can wreak havoc to any computer that you use, and that can get you into a lot of trouble. rm -rf The command rm -rf / deletes everything, and that includes files on your hard drive and files on connected removable media devices....

Windows Power Mode, also known as Power Plan , is a feature that employs a number of settings to optimize your PC’s power usage to suit a certain preference. You can choose between having the best battery life (power saver) , best performance , or balanced power consumption mode depending on what suits you and what you want to do with your computer (PC or Laptop). Additionally, the choice of the power mode you prefer has an impact on your computer’s CPU performance, screen brightness , and when the screen goes to sleep after you stop using it to get you your desired performance or power consumption rate....

You created a bootable USB of Windows 11 , 10 , or even 8.1 after downloading it. Then you deleted the ISO file to make space on the partition since we already have the bootable. Now you want to create another bootable but the original ISO is missing. No worries as you can convert bootable USB to ISO. This way you can create multiple bootable drives with the converted ISO file backup in no time....

A New Windows 10 Zero Day Exploit Allows Attackers to Cause a System Crash Released On GitHub If your Windows 10 run PC or laptop is crashing suddenly, somebody is using a Windows 10 zero-day against it. The exploit was released in the wild on Github allowing anybody with technical knowledge to crash thousands of Windows 10 run PCs and laptops with a BSOD screen. The Zero-day was discovered by a researcher that goes by PythonResponder on Twitter, and who published proof-of-exploit code for it on GitHub on Wednesday....

Do you want to enhance your gaming experience in Windows 10? Well, you can do so by enabling Game Mode in Windows 10. One of the primary reasons why people prefer using Windows 10 over macOS is its gaming environment. Windows 10 offers many nifty software features that enhance the overall gaming experience of users. Additionally, you can even customize and build your own gaming rig based on your budget....

Deleted a Facebook post from your account by mistake and want to get it back? When you delete a post from your timeline , Facebook doesn’t immediately remove it. In most cases, if you act urgently, you can recover deleted Facebook posts . Let’s discuss how to get those old memories back. Restore Deleted Facebook Posts from Trash on PC Restore Deleted Facebook Posts in Mobile App Why Is the Deleted Facebook Post Not Showing Up in the Trash?...

Netflix is now cracking down on password sharing, you no longer can use your someone else’s Netflix account who stays away from you. The highlight of this update is the introduction of Netflix Household, a group of devices or individuals that can use a single Netflix account as long as they are still in the “Household” or the main location the account is used and are connected to the primary WiFi/internet at that location....

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday issued an advisory saying that video-conferencing application, Zoom “is not a secure platform” for private individuals and has advised government officers/officials not to use the app for any purpose. Earlier, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (Cert-In) had issued similar advisories about exercising caution while using Zoom. “Zoom is a not a safe platform and advisory of Cert-In on the same dated Feb 06, 2020, and March 30, 2020, may kindly be referred....

Meta on Sunday announced its own video editing app called “Edits” for Instagram. The announcement comes amidst the TikTok ban in the U.S. and the removal of ByteDance’s popular editing solution CapCut from the App Store and the Google Play Store last week. “Today we’re announcing a new app called “Edits,” for those of you who are passionate about making videos on your phone. There’s a lot going on right now, but no matter what happens it’s our job to provide the best possible tools for creators,” Instagram head Adam Mosseri said in a video posted on Threads on Sunday, adding that the app is targeted more at creators rather than casual video users....

If the question “Is it safe and legal to use Softonic”? bothering you, then this article will answer all your queries. While searching for free games, movies, software, and applications you might have stumbled upon the popular freeware website Softonic . Founded in 1997, Softonic serves millions of users every month. Over the past few years, questions regarding the safety and legality of Softonic have been raised regularly. So let’s see whether Softonic is safe and legal to download freeware....

Oppo has long been rumored to be working on its first foldable smartphone, which is set to make its debut in December this year. Now, a reputable Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station has leaked more information about the upcoming smartphone on Weibo. As per the report, the upcoming foldable smartphone will be called “Oppo Find N 5G” and feature an inward-folding display design similar to the one on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Huawei Mate X2....