McDonald’s India Delivery System Security Flaws Risked Sensitive Information
TechCrunch has revealed critical security flaws in McDonald’s India (West & South) delivery system that exposed sensitive customer and driver information. Traceable AI security researcher Eaton Zveare identified these vulnerabilities…
WhatsApp Defeats NSO Group in Long-Running Pegasus Spyware Case
A federal judge has ruled that the Israeli spyware developer NSO Group violated hacking laws by exploiting WhatsApp to deploy its Pegasus spyware. The decision marks a significant milestone in…
Crypto Market Correction in December Leads to $17 Billion Drop in ETPs
In December, the digital asset investment landscape faced a steep downturn, with exchange-traded products (ETPs) seeing a significant decrease in assets under management, plummeting by $17.7 billion. This shift came…
La Rosa Holdings Integrates Bitcoin Payments for Real Estate Agents
La Rosa Holdings, a Nasdaq-listed firm, has announced a new initiative to integrate Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency payment options for its extensive network of over 3,000 real estate agents across…
Instagram Tests New Way to Surface Missed Story Highlights
Instagram is testing a new feature to help users catch up on missed content from friends, TechCrunch reports. The platform is displaying unseen Story Highlights from mutual followers at the…
Nokia Seeks Patent for Encryption Device and Software for Digital Assets
Finnish telecommunications giant Nokia has officially applied for a patent related to digital asset encryption, signaling a new direction in their technological advancements. This application, submitted to the China National…
South Korean Researchers Build Robot That Helps Paraplegics Walk
A team from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has unveiled a groundbreaking wearable robot designed to assist paraplegic individuals in walking, navigating obstacles, and climbing stairs.…
Alleged $22 Million NFT Scam Leads to Charges for Two Californians
Two individuals, both 23 years old and hailing from California, have been taken into custody in Los Angeles under allegations of defrauding investors out of more than $22 million through…
Telegram Achieves Profitability as Revenue Hits $1 Billion in 2024
Telegram has reached profitability, according to founder Pavel Durov, who shared the milestone in a post on Monday. The popular messaging app achieved over $1 billion in total revenue for…
CFPB Sues Walmart Over Unauthorized Bank Accounts for Delivery Drivers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against Walmart and payroll service provider Branch Messenger, alleging they engaged in deceptive and abusive practices affecting gig workers. The…
Metaplanet Makes Largest Bitcoin Purchase, Scooping Up 620 BTC
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has made its largest Bitcoin purchase to date, acquiring almost 620 BTC as the cryptocurrency trades below $100,000. The Tokyo-based firm, known for its growing Bitcoin…
India’s Rapido Website Feedback Form Exposed Sensitive User and Driver Data
India’s ride-hailing platform Rapido recently patched a security vulnerability that exposed sensitive information of its users and drivers. Security researcher Renganathan P discovered the issue, which involved a website feedback…
Growing Demand from Crypto and AI Could Challenge North American Power Grids
As cryptocurrency mining and artificial intelligence (AI) operations expand, they are increasingly impacting electricity demand across North America, with large-scale data facilities connecting to the energy grid at unprecedented rates.…
Russia Implements a Six-Year Ban on Crypto Mining Across 10 Regions
The Russian government has officially sanctioned a six-year prohibition on cryptocurrency mining in 10 specific regions, slated to commence on January 1, 2025. This decision, as reported by the local…
Lumen Technologies Begins Process to Sell Consumer Fiber Unit
Lumen Technologies has begun the process of selling its consumer fiber business, signaling a shift in its operational focus while addressing its substantial debt, sources familiar with the matter disclosed.…
Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $6 Billion
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, has secured another $6 billion in funding, bringing its total raised to $12 billion in just half a year. The latest investment round, confirmed in…
X Raises Premium+ Subscription Price to $22 Monthly
Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter, has announced a steep price hike for its Premium+ subscription, marking the most significant increase since Musk acquired the platform in 2022. The…
Britannia Stone Announces Milestone Contribution to Sustainable Central London Development
Britannia Stone has announced its pivotal role in a landmark Central London project, supplying reclaimed stone materials that have been recognized for their contribution to sustainability and architectural preservation. This…
Intel Rolls Out Fixes for Arrow Lake CPUs to Improve Gaming Performance
Intel has been working to resolve performance shortcomings identified in its Arrow Lake CPUs, launched in October. Promising high performance with lower power consumption, the CPUs faced criticism for their…
Trump Allies Urge Gaetz to Stand Strong Amid Ethics Report
The release of a House ethics report alleging that former Rep. Matt Gaetz had sex with a minor has complicated his potential return to public office. The report, which also…