AT&T, a Dallas-based telecommunications company, recently disclosed its second data breach of the year, affecting over 100 million U.S. customers. Unlike a server breakdown, the breach was caused by a malicious actor who illegally gained access to the company’s workspace. The compromised data includes communication records from specific dates in 2022 and 2023. The breach
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A groundbreaking research conducted by Dr. Sung Mook Choi and his team at the Korea Institute of Materials Science has led to the development of a one-step electrode fabrication process in South Korea. This innovative process, recently published in the journal Applied Energy, revolutionizes the production of electrodes for anion exchange membrane water electrolysis by
Waking up one day to find out that your digital identity has been stolen can be an overwhelming and terrifying experience. It was a Monday morning in May when I discovered that $20,000 was being transferred from my credit card to an unfamiliar bank account. What started as an issue with my cell phone losing
SIM-swapping has emerged as a significant threat in the realm of identity theft, posing a danger that goes beyond the typical hacking of email or social media accounts. In this form of cybercrime, attackers take control of your phone number, intercepting all calls and texts intended for you. This not only gives them access to
After the violent storming of the US Capitol in 2021 by supporters of then-President Donald Trump, Meta imposed restrictions on Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. These restrictions were put in place due to Trump’s alleged support of violence on social media platforms. However, Meta recently announced that it would be lifting these restrictions on Trump’s
In a shocking revelation, US mobile operator AT&T disclosed that hackers managed to steal call and message data from nearly all of its customers over a span of six months in 2022, affecting approximately 90 million individuals. The company acknowledged that the breach involved the unauthorized extraction of AT&T customer data from a third-party cloud
Artificial intelligence (AI) has long been hailed as a promising tool for people with disabilities, offering the potential to enhance their independence in various aspects of life. Japanese eSports gamer, Mashiro, who is blind, recently tested the latest version of AI chatbot ChatGPT on his way to a Para eSports meet-up in Tokyo. Mashiro’s journey
Star Wars, the iconic franchise created by George Lucas, has inspired countless fans and has become a cultural phenomenon. Massive Entertainment, a video game studio based in Malmo, Sweden, is on the verge of releasing a highly anticipated title called “Star Wars Outlaws”. This open-world game is set between the events of “Empire Strikes Back”
The world of technology is constantly evolving, and one of the most promising advancements is the development of rechargeable solid-state lithium batteries. These innovative batteries have the potential to revolutionize the way we power our electronic devices by offering significantly enhanced energy density and improved safety compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. However, despite their numerous
Solar energy holds a key position in the transition towards a sustainable future. Scientists at the City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) have made significant strides by developing highly efficient, printable, and stable perovskite solar cells. This innovative technology not only aims to achieve carbon neutrality but also to promote sustainable development on a larger