Technology

Sep 19, 2023THNData Safety / Cybersecurity Microsoft on Monday said it took steps to correct a glaring security gaffe that led to the exposure of 38 terabytes of private data. The leak was discovered on the company’s AI GitHub repository and is said to have been inadvertently made public when publishing a bucket of open-source

Vivo is rumoured to launch its V29 5G series in India soon. The lineup is likely to include the base Vivo V29, which was released globally in August, and the Vivo V29 Pro, that is said to be exclusively offered in India. The upcoming smartphones are expected to launch with India-specific features including India-inspired colour

Sep 18, 2023THNCloud Security / Cryptocurrecy A novel cloud-native cryptojacking operation has set its eyes on uncommon Amazon Web Services (AWS) offerings such as AWS Amplify, AWS Fargate, and Amazon SageMaker to illicitly mine cryptocurrency. The malicious cyber activity has been codenamed AMBERSQUID by cloud and container security firm Sysdig. “The AMBERSQUID operation was able

Oppo Watch 4 Pro was recently launched in China, alongside Oppo Find N3 Flip. The company could now launch another watch, reportedly an Oppo Watch 4 with a round dial. The smartwatch could also debut as a OnePlus smartwatch for global markets. The wearable’s specifications and model number have been recently leaked online, revealing the

Sep 18, 2023THNThreat Intelligence / Ransomware The financially motivated threat actor known as UNC3944 is pivoting to ransomware deployment as part of an expansion to its monetization strategies, Mandiant has revealed. “UNC3944 has demonstrated a stronger focus on stealing large amounts of sensitive data for extortion purposes and they appear to understand Western business practices,

Tecno Phantom V Flip 5G is confirmed to launch in India soon. The company has teased the design of the clamshell foldable. The phone had previously been spotted on the Google Play console hinting at some specifications. Earlier reports had also leaked the design renders of the handset. Now a new leak suggests some key

Sep 17, 2023THNCryptocurrency / Cyber Attack The North Korea-affiliated Lazarus Group has stolen nearly $240 million in cryptocurrency since June 2023, marking a significant escalation of its hacks. According to multiple reports from Certik, Elliptic, and ZachXBT, the infamous hacking group is said to be suspected behind the theft of $31 million in digital assets

iPhone 15 Pro Max was released as the high-end variant of the iPhone 15 series that launched last week at the Apple ‘Wonderlust’ event. The smartphone sports a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with Apple’s Ceramic Shield material. In a similar price range as iPhone 15 Pro Max, Samsung launched its Galaxy S23 Ultra

The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming efficiency in various sectors like healthcare and logistics but has also introduced new security risks, particularly IoT-driven DDoS attacks. This article explores how these attacks work, why they’re uniquely problematic, and how to mitigate them. What Is IoT? IoT (Internet of Things) refers to online, interconnected devices that

OnePlus Pad Go has been in the rumours for quite some time now. The Chinese tech brand on Thursday teased the tablet through a social media post without revealing the moniker. Now though, an alleged marketing image and specifications of the OnePlus Pad Go have surfaced online. The tablet is seen in a green shade

Sep 16, 2023THNPrivacy / Technology The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) slapped TikTok with a €345 million (about $368 million) fine for violating the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in relation to its handling of children’s data. The investigation, initiated in September 2021, examined how the popular short-form video platform processed personal data

Sony Xperia 1 VI is reportedly in the works. The company’s next “One” series smartphone is likely to make its debut early next year. While the company is yet to reveal details of its upcoming phone, the handset’s few specifications and launch timeline have been tipped online. The phone is expected to arrive as the

Sep 15, 2023THNPrivacy / Online Security Google has agreed to pay $93 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the U.S. state of California over allegations that the company’s location-privacy practices misled consumers and violated consumer protection laws. “Our investigation revealed that Google was telling its users one thing – that it would no longer

Google is adding significant upgrades to Chromebooks, increasing the number of years for upcoming updates. In a recent announcement, Google mentioned that all Chromebook platforms will now get regular automatic updates every four weeks to provide better security. Meanwhile, for Chromebooks that no longer receive automatic updates, there will be strong built-in security features. Moreover,

The volume of cybersecurity vulnerabilities is rising, with close to 30% more vulnerabilities found in 2022 vs. 2018. Costs are also rising, with a data breach in 2023 costing $4.45M on average vs. $3.62M in 2017. In Q2 2023, a total of 1386 victims were claimed by ransomware attacks compared with just 831 in Q1

Vivo V29 5G and Vivo V29 Pro 5G are expected to go official later this month. Ahead of the formal debut, specifications of the unannounced Vivo V-series smartphones have been leaked online. They are tipped to feature a 3D curved AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Both Vivo V29 5G and Vivo

Sep 15, 2023THNCyber Attack / Password Security Iranian nation-state actors have been conducting password spray attacks against thousands of organizations globally between February and July 2023, new findings from Microsoft reveal. The tech giant, which is tracking the activity under the name Peach Sandstorm (formerly Holmium), said the adversary pursued organizations in the satellite, defense,

Infinix Note 30 VIP Racing Edition has been launched in select global markets on Thursday (September 14). The latest smartphone by the Transsion Holdings sub-brand is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8050 SoC and offers similar specifications as the regular Infinix Note 30 VIP. There are, however, some differences in design and packaging. Infinix has

Sep 14, 2023THNEndpoint Security / Vulnerability A set of memory corruption flaws have been discovered in the ncurses (short for new curses) programming library that could be exploited by threat actors to run malicious code on vulnerable Linux and macOS systems. “Using environment variable poisoning, attackers could chain these vulnerabilities to elevate privileges and run

Motorola Edge 40 Neo was launched in the EMEA region on Thursday. The handset is confirmed to be released in India on September 21. The phone joins the Motorola Edge 40 and Motorola Edge 40 Pro, which were released globally in April. It comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 7030 SoC and a 5,000mAh battery with