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EU Demands X Algorithm Transparency Amid German Election Concerns
The European Commission orders X (formerly Twitter) to disclose algorithm documentation amid concerns over far-right content promotion before German elections. The investigation intensifies regulatory oversight of social media platforms' influence on European democratic processes.
Supreme Court Backs TikTok Ban Law, Setting Stage for Potential US Shutdown
The US Supreme Court unanimously upheld legislation requiring Chinese-owned TikTok to be sold to an American buyer or face a nationwide ban. With the deadline approaching this Sunday, ByteDance's refusal to sell could lead to TikTok's shutdown in the US, impacting over 170 million American users.
First-Ever Arrest in Japan for Nintendo Switch Console Modification
Japanese authorities have arrested a 58-year-old man for selling modified Nintendo Switch consoles capable of running pirated games. This landmark case coincides with Nintendo's broader crackdown on hardware modification and piracy, including recent lawsuits against modding communities.
PowerSchool Data Breach Exposes Complete Historical Records of Students and Teachers
PowerSchool, a major education technology provider, confirms unauthorized access to its Student Information System led to comprehensive theft of current and former student and teacher data. The breach exposed sensitive information including personal details, medical records and academic data across multiple school districts.
Massive MikroTik Router Botnet Exploits DNS Flaws to Launch Malware Campaign
A sophisticated botnet comprising 13,000 hijacked MikroTik routers is exploiting DNS misconfigurations to distribute malware while impersonating legitimate domains. The campaign uses compromised devices as SOCKS proxies to bypass email security and deliver malicious payloads through spoofed shipping notifications.
UK Plans Ransomware Payment Ban for Public Services in Bold Cybersecurity Move
The UK government is considering legislation to prohibit public sector organizations from paying ransomware demands, aiming to discourage cybercriminals targeting critical services. The initiative would expand the National Crime Agency's oversight while establishing mandatory incident reporting, though experts warn of implementation challenges.
UK Takes Bold Step to Outlaw Ransomware Payments Across Public Sector
The UK Home Office proposes groundbreaking legislation to ban ransomware payments for public sector and critical infrastructure organizations, aiming to combat rising cybercrime. The comprehensive plan includes mandatory incident reporting and payment prevention measures following several devastating attacks on essential services.
Apple Revolutionizes Photo Privacy with Homomorphic Encryption in iOS18
Apple introduces groundbreaking privacy-preserving search in iOS 18's Photos app using homomorphic encryption, allowing users to search images without exposing data to servers. The innovative 'Wally' system processes encrypted queries while maintaining complete user privacy.
Brad Pitt AI Deepfakes Used to Scam French Woman Out of $850,000
A French interior designer lost her marriage and life savings after falling victim to an elaborate romance scam using AI-generated images of Brad Pitt. The 18-month deception involved fraudsters posing as Pitt's mother and requesting money for alleged medical treatments and customs fees.