Kali Linux 2025.1a Debuts with Sleek Visual Overhaul and Enhanced Mobile Testing
The latest Kali Linux release brings a modern visual refresh across desktop environments, with KDE Plasma 6.2 and Xfce 4.20 updates. Notable improvements include expanded Raspberry Pi 5 support and advanced mobile penetration testing capabilities through Kali NetHunter.
Telegram CEO Durov Returns to Dubai Amid French Criminal Probe
Pavel Durov, Telegram's CEO, has temporarily left France for Dubai while facing criminal charges over alleged platform moderation failures. The investigation continues as Telegram implements new content safety measures, though Durov maintains his innocence.
FTC Sues AI-Powered Amazon Store Scam That Defrauded Investors of Millions
A Florida-based e-commerce company claimed to use AI and a '$5 million supercomputer' to run automated Amazon stores, charging investors up to $75,000. The FTC revealed the technology was fake, with most stores generating minimal revenue or getting suspended.
ByteDance Open Sources Lynx: The Cross-Platform Framework Behind TikTok's UI
ByteDance releases Lynx, the powerful UI framework that powers TikTok's interface, as open source. The framework features innovative dual-runtime architecture and performance optimizations, enabling developers to build native applications across mobile and web platforms using a single codebase.
Scammers Impersonate BianLian Ransomware Group in Mail-Based Extortion Scheme
A sophisticated scam operation is targeting executives with fake ransomware demands delivered via physical mail, impersonating the notorious BianLian group. The fraudulent letters demand large Bitcoin ransoms while displaying key inconsistencies that reveal their opportunistic nature.
Republican Attorneys General Challenge FCC's Universal Service Fund in Supreme Court
Fifteen Republican state attorneys general are pushing the Supreme Court to declare the FCC's $8 billion Universal Service Fund unconstitutional. The program, which provides broadband subsidies to low-income households and schools, faces opposition despite bipartisan support and warnings from industry experts.
Detroit Woman Sues Police Over False Arrest, Questions Role of Facial Recognition
A Detroit mother files federal lawsuit after being wrongfully arrested for attempted murder, highlighting concerns about law enforcement identification methods. The case raises questions about facial recognition technology usage and its impact on people of color.
AI Search Engines Devastate Publisher Traffic While Aggressively Scraping Content
New data reveals AI-powered search tools are sending 96% less referral traffic to publishers compared to traditional search, while scraping their content millions of times. Major publishers are fighting back with lawsuits as companies like Chegg face severe traffic declines and mounting server costs.
Meta Fires 20 Employees in Major Crackdown on Internal Information Leaks
Meta has terminated approximately 20 employees for sharing confidential company information, with more dismissals expected. The tech giant is implementing stricter controls on internal communications while CEO Mark Zuckerberg expresses frustration with ongoing leaks of sensitive discussions.