Victor Awogbemila

The legal battle between authors and Meta over copyright infringement continues. Following the plaintiffs’ (Sarah Silverman, Richard Kadrey, Christopher Golden,  et al., ) amended claim last month, Meta filed a reply on Tuesday, denying allegations of seeding (continuing to host files available on your systems so that other users can download it), infringements of copyright management information (CMI), and violations of California’s Computer Data Access and Fraud Act ( CDAFA). The crux of this suit concerns

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), a product of over two decades of collaboration between NASA, CSA, and ESA, has made a remarkable discovery. From its home in a stable orbit in Lagrange point 2, the JWST captured a dazzling display of flaring activity from the supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way. These findings have been published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters. Northwestern University researchers, led by Farhad Yusef-Zadeh, used the

The Gemini South telescope, commissioned over two decades ago, continues to contribute significant astronomical findings. On February 7th, it captured a new image of Asteroid 2024 YR4, which ultimately resulted in a revised projected probability of Earth impact to 1 in 48 by 2032, from the previously estimated 1 in 83. This observation was conducted from the telescope’s home base at an altitude of about 2,720 meters above sea level in Chile. Astronomers are actively

If you have recently tried to access Gemini through the Google app on your iPhone and haven’t found it, you are not alone. Google is now directing iOS users to download and use the dedicated Gemini app from the App Store, discontinuing its integration within the main Google app. iOS users initially benefited from a seamless integration of Gemini within the Google app, which allowed them to switch between Google Search and Gemini’s AI capabilities.

Discovered in 2020, the XCSSET malware gained notoriety for granting cybercriminals remote access to developers’ MacBooks. While this discovery led to improved macOS protection strategies, Microsoft Threat Intelligence has recently identified a new, more sophisticated XCSSET variant targeting macOS. Malicious actors used the previously-known XCSSET varient to exploit macOS vulnerabilities targeting keychains, to steal crucial documents and sensitive information like usernames and passwords. It primarily spread through Xcode projects. In addition to its previously known

The space telescope Euclid has made a significant discovery, uncovering its first Einstein ring, which scientists believe will pave the way to unraveling the mysteries of the universe’s invisible components. As the name suggests, the Einstein ring is named after Albert Einstein, as it’s a product of his theory of general relativity. It’s a subset of gravitational lensing, which occurs when massive objects bend light, distorting the images of objects behind them and creating various forms

Phishing attacks continue to surge, with estimates indicating over 800,000 victims in the first quarter of 2024, a 4% rise from the same period the previous year. Attackers persistently try to deceive individuals into revealing their credentials. While Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is commonly used as a defense against stolen credentials, preventing unauthorized access even with compromised passwords, it appears to be insufficient. Cybersecurity experts have recently uncovered the Astaroth malware that uses sophisticated methods to

You’re probably familiar with the “I am not a robot” checkbox often seen when logging into a website. This security measure, a common CAPTCHA method, is one of several techniques used to distinguish between human users and automated bots. However, studies have shown that CAPTCHAs do not effectively deter bots and may even pose a privacy risk, as evidence suggests they are being used to collect and sell user data. CAPTCHA tests present challenges that

TikTok users in the US can breathe a sigh of relief. Google and Apple have reinstated the app in their respective stores. However, long-term availability remains uncertain, leaving users unsure of how long they will be able to use the platform. Only a few days ago, TikTok introduced an alternative for Android users, allowing them to download or update the app directly from the company website after it was removed from US app stores. However,

Within the last 10 years, Google has paid over $200 million to settle privacy lawsuit allegations, including a $170 million settlement in 2019 for violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). These incidents have made child privacy and parental consent a top priority for Google in more recent years. Recently, the tech giant revealed plans to add new digital protection features for children and adolescents. One of these features involves the use of a