A new sophisticated phishing kit, known as the Astaroth 2FA phishing kit, has been identified targeting major email services such as Gmail, Yahoo, and Office 365, along with third-party login platforms. This kit bypasses two-factor authentication (2FA) security measures, posing a significant threat to users’ online security. The Astaroth phishing kit is highly customizable and … Read more
A 24-year-old Afghan refugee drove a car into a union demonstration in central Munich, injuring nearly 40 people, including several children. The police are investigating whether the driver acted alone and have found no connection to terrorist organizations. The attack occurred just 10 days before federal elections focused on migration, raising concerns about national security … Read more
Wall Street initially seemed concerned after two recent inflation reports, but major market averages have bucked the trend. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose 1.5% and 2.2%, respectively, this week, marking their first weekly gains in three weeks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also saw a 0.9% increase. However, upon closer inspection, the reports … Read more
Apple’s highly anticipated upgrade to its Siri smart assistant, a key feature of iOS 18, may be facing significant delays due to engineering problems and software bugs. According to people familiar with the matter, Apple is struggling to overcome these issues, which could postpone or limit the release of the upgraded Siri. The new Siri … Read more
Actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have informed a Manhattan judge that settlement talks would be “premature” at this stage, despite facing court orders to engage in mediation as part of their dispute-resolution process. The duo’s lawsuits, which began two months ago, are expected to go to trial in March 2026. Lively initially filed a … Read more
A recent study at the University of British Columbia has linked popular diabetes and weight loss medications to vision problems. The study found that nine patients using Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists developed “ophthalmic complications,” including nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, which causes vision loss in one eye. The average age of the patients … Read more
WNBA star Napheesa Collier has won the inaugural women’s basketball one-on-one tournament, earning $200,000 in prize money. This win surpasses her annual WNBA salary by just $8,000. The tournament was co-founded by Collier and fellow WN player Breanna Stewart, featuring top players from the WNBA and abroad. The 3-on-3 competition’s postseason final is set for … Read more
A patient infected with measles may have spread the virus to others at Englewood Hospital’s emergency department this week, health officials said Friday. Anyone who visited the hospital on February 9 from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm may be at risk and should contact a healthcare provider immediately for assessment and possible testing. The patient, … Read more
AMD will reveal details about its next-generation graphics card, the Radeon RX 9070 XT, on February 28 at 8am EST. The new card is expected to compete with Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 4080 Super in the mid-range market. The RX 9070 XT is rumored to feature 16GB of video memory, although this … Read more
The world is still reeling from the devastating effects of bird flu, with its lethal spread leaving millions vulnerable to infection. As the new year begins, experts warn that inaction on this pathogen will only exacerbate the crisis, making us all exposed to its dangers. The bird flu outbreak has been spreading rapidly across the … Read more