Facebook’s external Like and Comment buttons are being discontinued after nearly a decade. The social plugins will officially stop working on February 10, 2026. This marks the end of an era for web integration with social media platforms.
North Korean hackers are exploiting Google’s Find Hub service to remotely wipe Android devices in South Korea. The attack uses compromised KakaoTalk accounts to spread malware to contacts, including psychological counselors working with defectors.
Robots powered by large language models are failing critical safety tests according to new research. Every tested model approved commands that could cause serious harm and displayed discriminatory behavior. The findings raise urgent questions about AI safety in physical robots.
The KONNI espionage group, linked to North Korea’s intelligence apparatus, has been using stolen Google credentials to access victims’ Find My Device accounts. Once logged in, they trigger remote wipes that erase all data on compromised Android phones and tablets. This represents a significant escal
Android 16 is addressing a significant privacy oversight in location services. The new system adjusts approximate location precision based on population density, making it harder to identify users in rural areas.
Hackers used sophisticated booby-trapped image files to spy on Samsung Galaxy phones without any user interaction. The Landfall spyware exploited an unpatched vulnerability in Samsung’s Android software throughout 2024 and early 2025. Security researchers discovered the commercial-grade surveillance
Financial influencers are becoming central to marketing strategies targeting Gen Z. But recent regulatory actions show the massive risks companies face when compliance takes a backseat to content creation. Brands are learning the hard way that finfluencer partnerships require serious oversight.
Google has issued a new security advisory warning users about six sophisticated scam trends targeting Gmail, Google Messages and Google Play. The company revealed that 57% of adults experienced scams in the past year, with AI tools making schemes more convincing. Here’s how to protect yourself from
WhatsApp will introduce username support starting next year, allowing users to message without sharing phone numbers. Businesses have until June 2026 to adopt the new Business-Scoped User ID system that enables this privacy-focused approach to messaging.
Meta’s independent Oversight Board has called for significant policy changes after finding the company’s content moderation creates dangerous information gaps during armed conflicts. The decision came from two cases involving Syria content that was wrongly removed. The board says Meta’s opaque polic
