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Savvy Seahorse Uses Facebook Ads to Run Investment Scams Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor A DNS threat actor, named Savvy Seahorse, has been observed using sophisticated and advanced techniques to lure victims into fake investment platforms. According to Infoblox researchers, the gang utilizes Facebook/Meta ads and promises high-return investment opportunities. They trick victims into depositing funds, entering their personal and financial information into seemingly legitimate investment platforms by impersonating reputable brands like Meta and Tesla....

Image by James Yarema, from Unsplash SparkCat: Multi-Platform Malware Spreading Through App Stores Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Cybersecurity researchers from Kaspersky have uncovered a new malware campaign dubbed “SparkCat,” targeting both Android and iOS users through official app stores, including Google Play and the Apple App Store. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! SparkCat malware campaign targets government and telecom entities worldwide....

Image by ILO Asia-Pacific, from Flickr Startup’s ‘AI’ Was a Fraud, Human Labor in Philippines Did the Work Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Albert Saniger, founder and former CEO of Nate, a startup that claimed to use AI to power online shopping, has been charged with fraud by U.S. authorities. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: CEO Albert Saniger raised over $50 million from top venture firms....

Study Warns AI Could Supercharge Social Media Polarization Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Artificial intelligence could supercharge polarization on social media, warn Concordia researchers and students, raising concerns over free speech, and misinformation. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: AI algorithms can spread division using only follower counts and recent posts. Reinforcement-learning bots adapt quickly to exploit social media vulnerabilities....

Photo by Sebastien Bonneval on Unsplash U.S. Researchers Build Advanced Reasoning Model For Less Than $50 Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Reader’s Comments 1 AI researchers from the University of Washington and Stanford trained an AI reasoning model for less than $50—in cloud computing credits—called s1. The team released a paper, titled s1: Simple test-time scaling , with more details of their methodology this Monday....

Image by Saulo Mohana, by Unsplash UK Entry-Level Job Vacancies Drop 32% After ChatGPT Launch Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager UK entry-level job listings have dropped 32% since ChatGPT’s debut, as AI replaces junior roles and reshapes the hiring landscape. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Entry-level UK job vacancies dropped 32% since ChatGPT launched in late 2022....

Image by Heisenberg Media, from Flickr X Faces Investigation For Using Europeans’ Data To Train AI Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has launched an official investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, over how it used Europeans’ personal data to train its artificial intelligence tool, Grok. In a rush? Here are the quick facts:...

Photo by Ben White on Unsplash “Faith Tech” Booms As More People Rely On Chatbots For Religious Guidance Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The “faith tech” market is expanding as millions of people worldwide increasingly turn to AI chatbots for religious guidance. Religious apps are gaining popularity on app marketplaces, raising concerns among experts. In a rush? Here are the quick facts:...

10 Best Surfshark YouTube Discount From Influencers in 2026 Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Surfshark has one of the most affordable long-term VPN offers. But if it’s still stretching your budget, YouTube influencers often provide referral codes to purchase at a significant discount. Unfortunately, many codes posted online don’t work or have expired . As one of the top VPNs in the industry, Surfshark’s Camouflage Mode, IP address rotation, and Invisible to Devices features make it a worthwhile investment, especially with a discount....

10 Best VPN Services in 2026: Secure, Fast, & Private Written By Sayb Saad Former Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Finding a good VPN is like trying to pick the best coffee in a busy city — each cafe claims to be the “best,” but you won’t know until you try. Trouble is, a bad VPN pick can leave you with snail-slow speeds , no access to your favorite platforms, or a provider quietly logging your data....

Photo by Markus Winkler on Unsplash 404 Media Reports TeleMessage App Used By Trump’s National Security Advisor Was Hacked Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The independent tech website 404 Media shared a report on Sunday revealing that a hacker breached the app TeleMessage, which provides a modified version of Signal to U.S. government officials, and stole data. In a rush?...

5 Best VPNs for Instagram: Upload Content Securely 2026 Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer While Instagram works nearly everywhere, it’s blocked in restrictive countries like China, Russia, and Iran. Also, you may be unable to access Instagram on your school or work networks if the administrator has blocked it. Utilizing a VPN represents the most efficient means of gaining access to Instagram in regions with high censorship or while at school or work....

8 Best Netflix Series to Learn English in 2026 Written by Lucca RF Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Reader’s Comments 1 Learning English is difficult, but Netflix can make it fun! With so many options to choose from, it’s hard to know which show to start with. Fortunately, I’ve made a list of the 8 best series on Netflix to learn English . I’ve included British and American TV series with different levels of English difficulty....

Image by Onur Çağlar Oskay, from Unsplash AI And Satellites Help Assess Myanmar Earthquake Damage Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Mandalay which is Myanmar’s second-largest city on Friday leading to extensive destruction. In response, satellites and AI technology worked together to assess the damage and guide relief efforts, as first reported by Fortune ....

Photo by Scott Graham on Unsplash AI Can Now Pass One Of The World’s Most Prestigious Financial Exams Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A new study conducted by researchers from New York University Stern School of Business and the AI company GoodFin revealed that several AI models are capable of successfully passing the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam at its most difficult level....

Image by Hinglish Notes, from Flickr Alibaba Releases Free AI Video Model, Stock Jumps 5% Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has made its video- and image-generating artificial intelligence model, Wan 2.1, publicly available. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! The model ranks first on VBench for video generative AI. Alibaba’s stock rose nearly 5% after the announcement....

Photo by Domenico Loia on Unsplash Anthropic Releases New AI Models And a New Feature That Can Control PCs Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Anthropic launched an upgrade to its Claude 3.5 Sonnet The new “computer use” feature allows the AI model to control the computer The new model Claude 3....

Photo by Igor Omilaev on Unsplash Apple Announces iOS 18 Beta Update with Apple Intelligence and ChatGPT Integration Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! The new beta update including Apple Intelligence and ChatGPT integration is available for developers on iOS 18, macOS Sequoia (15.2), and iPadOS 18 Developers can test new tools like Genmoji, Apple Intelligence writing tools, Image Playground, and Image Wand Next week, all users with compatible devices will be able to access the new features Apple released updated beta versions of iOS 18, macOS Sequoia (15....

Are VPNs Legal in Turkey? The Definitive Guide (2026) Written by Mariah Shanice Basa Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Although many VPNs have been blocked in Turkey, VPNs remain legal to use. While it’s possible to get in trouble, there haven’t been reports of anyone actually being prosecuted for using a VPN. The real issue is finding a VPN that works reliably. VPN restrictions are carried out via a website or a traffic block, making it difficult to find, download, and use most VPNs....

Avast vs Avira — Which Antivirus Is Better? [Updated 2026] Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Both Avira and Avast are famous names in the antivirus industry. Both offer free and paid plans. I wanted to see if one provided more protection than the other. I was already doubtful about Avast because it was caught selling users’ data. No matter the results, it should be used with caution. Nonetheless, I decided to put this bias aside and pit the contenders against each other....