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Cybersecurity company Securonix has discovered a new ongoing social engineering attack campaign that targets software developers with bogus npm packages on the pretext of fake job interviews and tricks them into downloading a Python-based remote access trojan (RAT). Based on the observed tactics, the Securonix Threat Research Team, which has tracked the activity under “DEV#POPPER,” has allegedly linked the campaign to North Korean threat actors. “During these fraudulent interviews, the developers are often asked to perform tasks that involve downloading and running software from sources that appear legitimate, such as GitHub....

In an attempt to take over Twitter, Elon Musk , the Tesla chief and the world’s richest man, has made an offer to buy the microblogging platform for a whopping $43 billion. The multibillionaire talked about the offer he made to the US Securities and Exchange Commission through a tweet, where he said, “I made an offer.” As it stands, the tech tycoon is willing to pay a per-share price of $54....

With over 1 Billion Plus Downloads on the Google PlayStore, Facebook Lite is an insanely popular Android App . Facebook Lite is a smartphone app developed primarily for low-powered android phones and for areas with slower wireless networks. It’s basically a stripped-down version of the standard Facebook app. Moreover, it requires less space than the original Facebook app. Even though the app is designed for Android smartphones, you can still Install Facebook Lite On Windows PC and Laptops ....

FBI says it may not need Apple’s help to unlock San Bernardino iPhone After all the hype and hoopla surrounding the U.S. government request to Apple for unlocking the San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone, the U.S. government may not need Apple to unlock the iPhone. The issue one which everyone was either with Apple or with the U.S. government could used by the San Bernardino shooter, the FBI told a judge Monday....

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning Americans to be on high alert for a fast-growing virtual kidnapping scam where criminals steal photos from social media, alter them, and use them as “proof-of-life” to convince victims that a loved one is in danger. According to a public service announcement released on December 5, the scheme involves scammers sending doctored images or AI-generated videos along with demands for ransom payments to victims, claiming they have abducted a family member....

Several of the Google’s products such as Gmail, Drive, Meet, Docs, Groups, Keep, Voice and chat are currently experiencing service disruption, according to the official G Suite Status Dashboard. and complaints from many users on social media. When did it start? Downdetector showing spikes When did it start? According to Google, they first started investigating the issue in the early morning at 1:2 AM ET. Their current statement on the issue:...

Google is ushering in a new era of video creation with Veo 3, the latest version of its generative video model. It is now available in public preview for all Google Cloud customers and partners through Vertex AI—and it’s a game-changer. Veo 3 is more than an upgrade—it’s a bold leap into the future of storytelling. It blends high-definition visuals with natural soundscapes, adding everything from realistic ambient noise to full-blown dialogue, bringing stories to life like never before....

The Google Play Pass subscription service, which is somewhat similar to Microsoft’s Xbox Games Pass or Apple’s Arcade subscription, was originally launched in September 2019 and made available to U.S. consumers. The search giant later expanded the service and is now available in 90 countries, including Germany, Australia, Canada, and Europe, making it available now in India too. The Play Pass subscription service will offer a high-quality and curated collection of over 1,000 titles across 41 categories from developers across 59 countries, including local Indian app developers....

GTA 5 is an action-adventure game released by Rockstar games. Even after 9 years since its launch. It is still one of the most popular Role-playing games available across PC, XBOX, and PlayStation. With about 170 million copies sold, GTA 5 or Grand Theft Auto 5 is second on the list of the best-selling Video games ever. One of the most loved things about the GTA Series is the ability to use Cheat Codes....

Do you want to change your Netflix region for accessing Netflix USA exclusive content? If you just nodded your head in YES , then you have landed on the right article. Netflix is an industry-standard content streaming service. Features like the ability to set up multiple accounts, smart downloads, availability of HDR content, and a humongous library of movies and TV shows help Netflix to stand out from the crowd....

SSDs have replaced traditional HDDS. Nowadays, most laptops come with SSD, and even people building custom PCs opt for SSD instead of HDD. Moreover, even older Laptops can get improved performance with SSD replacement to HDD. SSD has a lot of advantages over HDD: it is fast, increases the boot time and app loading time, and is less susceptible to damage for regular usage. An SSD will perform better and enhance the performance of your PC in its peak condition....

Did you run into the annoying ‘Oops, Something Went Wrong. Please try again later’ error on Twitter(now X), and not sure what to do? You are definitely not alone in this. This common issue can disrupt your Twitter binging, not letting you view the latest tweets or interact with your network. The home feed won’t just load and keeps throwing the failed to load error. We have put together some easy fixes that anyone can try – no tech wizardry required....

Apple’s next-gen flagship phones, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, may finally get the Always-On Display (AOD) feature with the upcoming iOS 16, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The AOD functionality is widely available on almost all modern Android devices. According to Gurman, the feature will be “exclusive” to Apple’s upcoming iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models. Apple is working on rolling out the AOD feature with the latest iteration of the iPhone’s operating system, iOS 16....

The IRS (Internal Revenue Service) on Friday acknowledged that it accidentally exposed the confidential data of 120,000 taxpayers. The data was posted on its website for a year before an IRS researcher recently discovered the error and the data was removed from its website. The accidentally leaked data did not include any include Social Security numbers, detailed account-holder information, or individual income tax returns (Forms 1040), the IRS said in a statement....

Android emulators for PCs are making great strides, and they continue to grow along with the rise in mobile gaming. We have tried playing PUBG Mobile on PC and running several Android apps on Windows and macOS through an emulator. Many have used BlueStacks, but it is heavy to run and has started causing problems on many computers. People are started looking at other options, and some have wondered if LDPlayer is safe and can be used on computers....

The Turkish hacking Community RedHack defaced Istanbul’s official government website: istanbul.gov.tr The website was hacked with the following message: HACKED Governor of Istanbul, in retaliation of attacks on people on MayDay. The website has been restored by the administrator and seems normal now, but you can have a look at the defaced website here The community posted Istanbul Governor’s Hüseyin Avni Mutlu picture with the message: I didn’t say you can’t be a Mayor, I said you can’t be a man”....

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is a highly sought-after stage where tech companies from around the world come to showcase their new gadgets, including TVs, laptops, mobiles, electric vehicles, and more. This year too is no different, as the CES 2024 is all set to kickstart from January 9, 2024, to January 12, 2024, in Las Vegas, U.S. Now, just ahead of the CES 2024, LG Electronics Inc. has demoed the world’s first transparent and wireless 4K TV featuring an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screen....

Researchers from the cybersecurity company, SentinelOne have discovered that Microsoft’s Windows Defender is being abused by a threat actor associated with the LockBit 3.0 ransomware operation to load Cobalt Strike beacons onto potentially compromised systems and evade EDR and AV detection tools. The researchers found that Microsoft Defender’s command line tool “MpCmdRun.exe” was abused to side-load malicious DLLs that decrypt and install Cobalt Strike beacons on victims’ PCs. For those unaware, MpCmdRun is an important part of Microsoft’s Windows Security system that helps protect your PC from online threats and malware....

Hundreds of malicious Android apps on Google Play were downloaded more than 40 million times over the past year, targeting users searching for productivity and workflow apps, according to a new report from cybersecurity firm Zscaler. The Zscaler ThreatLabz 2025 Mobile, IoT, and OT Threat Report pointed to a worrying 67% year-over-year rise in malware attacks on mobile devices between June 2024 and May 2025, driven largely by spyware and banking trojans....

Meta is once again under fire following a Reuters investigation that alleges the company earned billions of dollars in scam advertising on Facebook and Instagram, prioritizing revenue over user safety. The report adds to a growing list of controversies surrounding the social media giant, which has previously been criticized for mishandling user data, failing to curb fake news and hate speech, and overlooking the mental health impact of its platforms on young users....