In its continued effort to make gaming safer for everyone, Xbox is introducing a new age verification requirement for adult players in the UK. This update comes in line with the UK’s Online Safety Act and its continued push to make its platform secure, respectful, and enjoyable for everyone. In other words, users who are […]
In yet another alarming example of government systems falling prey to cyber threats, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) — the U.S. agency responsible for maintaining the country’s nuclear weapons arsenal — was reportedly breached in a cyberattack that exploited a critical flaw in Microsoft’s SharePoint document software. According to a report from Bloomberg News, […]
After nearly four decades of delivering a flash of panic to Windows PC users everywhere, Microsoft is finally saying goodbye to its iconic Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). With the rollout of Windows 11’s 24H2 update, the infamous blue crash screen is being replaced by a sleeker, more professional-looking version: the Black Screen of Death […]
Meta is rolling out a major change to WhatsApp for Windows in favor of simplified development. The native UWP WhatsApp app built specifically for Windows 11 is being replaced with a version that’s basically just a WhatsApp Web in a desktop wrapper. Although this change makes life easier for Meta’s developers, it’s not great news […]
Microsoft on Friday announced it will no longer allow engineers based in China to provide technical support for US Department of Defense (DoD) cloud systems, following concerns about foreign involvement in sensitive Pentagon systems. Security Review Sparked By Investigative Report The change was prompted after a detailed ProPublica report published earlier this week raised alarms […]
The University of Hawai’i (“UH”) has disclosed that its Cancer Center was targeted in a ransomware attack, resulting in the exposure of sensitive research data, including Social Security numbers from some study participants dating back to the 1990s. According to a report filed with the state Legislature in December 2025, UH said the breach was […]
Hackers are increasingly using a new and highly deceptive technique called Browser-in-the-Browser (BitB) to steal Facebook login details, catching even the careful users off guard. According to a report by the cybersecurity firm Trellix, there has been a sharp increase in attacks using the BitB method that tricks people into handing over their Facebook usernames […]
Verizon, the largest mobile network provider in the U.S., on Wednesday night apologized after a widespread network outage forced phones into “SOS” mode, cutting off regular calls, texts, and mobile data for much of the day. The company quickly acknowledged the issue on social media, saying, “We are aware of an issue impacting wireless voice and […]
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) administration has been held accountable by the Karnataka government for the stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, which resulted in 11 fatalities and more than 50 injuries. Two days after the Karnataka High Court ordered its release, the results were made public in a status report released on […]
This week, when players complained and pundits criticized the now-common practice of replacing soft, misaligned Dukes balls, a more subdued set of replacements took place at Lord’s. Four bat changes occurred over the course of five days; some were due to hitters’ desire for a different feel and their ability to switch, rather than because […]