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Security 2 days ago

YouTube TV billing scam emails are hitting inboxes

YouTube TV billing scam email tricks users with fake "BILLING FAILED" alerts. Jackie from New York spotted red flags despite not subscribing to the service.

Opinion 6 days ago

JILLIAN MICHAELS: Big Tech built a digital drug — and our kids are hooked

A landmark California trial against Meta and YouTube has begun in California, with attorney Mark Lanier arguing tech giants built addiction machines targeting children.

Cybercrime February 14

Android malware hidden in fake antivirus app

Fake antivirus app TrustBastion uses Hugging Face to deliver Android malware that captures screenshots, steals PINs and shows fake login screens, according to Bitdefender.

Politics February 11

Meta, Google face massive liability as ‘addicted kids’ trial continues in LA

The landmark trial is the first case that seeks to hold tech giants in the U.S. financially liable for harm suffered by its users.

Auto Safety February 4

Waymo under federal investigation after child struck

A Waymo autonomous vehicle hit a child near a Santa Monica, California, school, prompting an NHTSA probe focusing on self-driving cars.

Google January 30

YouTube lets parents limit or block Shorts for teens

Google platform YouTube introduced new parental controls letting families set daily limits or block Shorts for teens, amid concerns about phone time.

Opinion January 30

Big Tech's tobacco moment is here — and the truth about harming kids is out

Newly unsealed documents provide smoking-gun evidence that Meta, Google, Snap and TikTok all purposefully designed their social media products to addict children and teens.

Google January 26

Malicious Google Chrome extensions hijack accounts

Malicious Chrome extensions steal login data by impersonating Workday, NetSuite and SAP SuccessFactors platforms, cybersecurity researchers say.

Cybercrime January 25

Google Fast Pair flaw lets hackers hijack headphones

Google responds to WhisperPair Fast Pair security flaws by releasing patches to manufacturers and updating certification requirements for protection.

Apple January 22

Apple taps Google Gemini to power Apple Intelligence

Apple and Google entered a multiyear collaboration for Apple Intelligence features powered by Gemini, accelerating the development of a personalized Siri.