Image by ufcw770, from Wikimedia Commons New Agreement Gives Actors Control Over AI Voice Replication Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor The Hollywood union SAG-AFTRA has announced today a new agreement with Narrativ — an online platform that allows actors to license their digital voice replicas to advertisers. This agreement is set to mark a significant step in addressing the growing concerns surrounding AI and its impact on the entertainment industry....

Image by Brett Jordan, from Unsplash New Government-Led Hacking Campaign Targets Meta Business Users Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Cybercriminals are hijacking Meta accounts using stolen session cookies, bypassing two-factor authentication, and launching scam ads via Meta’s business features. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Threat actors steal cookies to bypass 2FA and access business accounts. Hijacked accounts are used for spreading malicious ads and scams....

Okta’s October Support System Breach Impacted 134 Customers Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Okta, identity and access management solution provider, revealed last week that the security breach of October had affected 134 of its customers. Amongst them, 5 later suffered session hijacking attacks, due to stolen session tokens. In the said post, the company revealed that between September 28, to October 17, 2023, an unknown attacker had gained access to files inside its customer support system....

Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash OpenAI Introduces ‘Tasks’ Feature to ChatGPT for Scheduling Reminders Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor OpenAI announced on Tuesday a new beta version of tasks for ChatGPT, which allows users to set reminders and get assistance with recurring actions. The new feature will roll out first for Plus, Pro, and Teams users. In a Rush?...

Image by Mangoose13, from Goodfon OpenAI Limits AI Image Generation As GPUs Struggle With Ghibli-Inspired Demand Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager OpenAI put its AI image-generation tool under restrictions because an unforeseen increase in usage threatened to burn out its computing capacity. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: OpenAI limited AI image generation as high demand strained its GPUs....

PrivacyLens: New Camera Protects Privacy by Turning People into Stick Figures Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Researchers at the University of Michigan have announced the development of PrivacyLens , an innovative camera technology designed to remove personally identifiable information (PII) from images and videos. This removal happens before the information is even stored or sent anywhere. This could significantly improve privacy of smart home devices and internet-connected cameras....

Photo by Glen Carrie on Unsplash Researchers Reveal Meta And Yandex Tracked Android Users’ Browsing Identities Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Researchers have revealed that Meta and the Russian company Yandex have been using their native Android apps to track users’ browsing data without their consent, bypassing privacy and security protections. Google has stated that it is investigating the abuse....

Written by: Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Surfshark Overview Surfshark is a renowned name in the VPN space, which is why I was curious to see if its antivirus is as reliable as its VPN. So, I tested and compared Surfshark Antivirus against the best security apps to determine if it’s worth getting over the current top choices. Even though its virus scans and real-time security provide effective basic protection, I found that Surfshark Antivirus lacks many features you’ll find in top antiviruses ....

The Best Streaming VPNs for Every Device (Tested 2026) Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor Accessing streaming services can be tricky when you travel abroad — regional restrictions mean you can’t view your favorite shows and movies or even log in to your account to watch the content you’ve rightfully paid for. Fortunately, you can avoid streaming issues by using a top-tier VPN to stream on all your devices from anywhere....

The Best Streaming VPNs for Every Device (Tested 2026) Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor Accessing streaming services can be tricky when you travel abroad — regional restrictions mean you can’t view your favorite shows and movies or even log in to your account to watch the content you’ve rightfully paid for. Fortunately, you can avoid streaming issues by using a top-tier VPN to stream on all your devices from anywhere....

The Best Streaming VPNs for Every Device (Tested 2026) Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor Accessing streaming services can be tricky when you travel abroad — regional restrictions mean you can’t view your favorite shows and movies or even log in to your account to watch the content you’ve rightfully paid for. Fortunately, you can avoid streaming issues by using a top-tier VPN to stream on all your devices from anywhere....

The Best Streaming VPNs for Every Device (Tested 2026) Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor Accessing streaming services can be tricky when you travel abroad — regional restrictions mean you can’t view your favorite shows and movies or even log in to your account to watch the content you’ve rightfully paid for. Fortunately, you can avoid streaming issues by using a top-tier VPN to stream on all your devices from anywhere....

Thousands of Artists and Customers Exposed in Online Artwork Management Platform Data Breach Written by Cyber Research Team WizCase WizCase’s team of ethical hackers, led by Ata Hakçıl, has found a major breach in online art retail platform Artwork Archive. This breach compromised users’ names, surnames, email addresses, physical addresses, and other sensitive information. Thousands of artists, collectors and their customers were left vulnerable. There was no need for a password or login credentials to access this information, and the data was not encrypted....

Image from Rawpixel Transport For London Faces Cyber Threat Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Transport for London (TfL) is currently dealing with a cyberattack that has disrupted its internal systems, as reported by BBC . The organization, which operates most of London’s transportation network, has confirmed that there is no evidence of customer data being compromised and that transport services are currently unaffected....

Understand the 5, 9, & 14 Eyes Alliances Before Getting a VPN Written by Valentine Milner Web Security Expert Reader’s Comments 2 Let’s face it , privacy is very important to most people . Lately, it seems like protecting your privacy is becoming nearly impossible in our digital age. Every website you visit and every chat you have can be logged and stored for deeper inspection . Most people believe that if they aren’t doing anything wrong, no one would be interested in what they are doing....

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Image by Freepik Video Game Actors End Strike After Securing AI Safeguards Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Video game performers ended their year-long strike after SAG-AFTRA members ratified a new contract that protects their work from artificial intelligence misuse. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: The contract requires written consent to create digital replicas of performers. Actors will be paid for AI replica creation and receive usage reports....

VPN by Google One is Heading to the Google Cemetery Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by However, the company soon rolled out the feature across different platforms, including iOS, Windows, and Mac. In March 2023, it included the VPN in the cheapest monthly cloud storage plan of $1.99. The VPN service was initially marketed as an additional security layer against online threats for Android devices. To bolster confidence in the VPN service, the company not only published a white paper detailing the VPN’s operations but also underwent a third-party audit and made the VPN’s client APIs open-source....

Speed 7.7 / 10 Servers 7.3 / 10 User Experience 8.4 / 10 Support 8.4 / 10 Pricing 7.8 / 10 VPN ShieldReview 2026: Before You Buy, Is It Worth It? Written By Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor VPN Shield Overview VPN Shield’s pricing options are pretty fair and they offer 7-day, 30-day, 90-day, and 1-year offers, making it easy to either try out the service in the short term or commit to a longer term option....

Photo by gibblesmash asdf on Unsplash Waymo To Begin Testing Autonomous Vehicles In Japan Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert The American robotaxi company Waymo—owned by Alphabet—announced yesterday that it will begin testing its autonomous vehicles in Tokyo, Japan, next year, the company’s first international expansion. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Waymo partnered with the Japanese companies GO and Nihon Kotsu to launch its autonomous vehicles in Tokyo The first vehicles will arrive in early 2025 and will be driven manually first to map routes and test Waymo’s Driver software The technology aligns with the Japanese government’s vision of mobility and safety In the press release , Waymo explained that they have partnered with the Japanese companies GO—a taxi-hailing application— and Nihon Kotsu—popular taxi and limousine service providers in the region—for this expansion....