Hackers are intensifying their attacks on Booking.com customers, using dark web forums to solicit assistance in identifying potential victims. These cyber-criminals are willing to pay up to $2,000 (£1,600) for access to hotel login credentials, primarily targeting guests staying at these establishments. Since at least March, customers have fallen victim to these cybercriminals, who employ…
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Google inactive account deletion: What You Need to Know If you've got an old Google account you haven't used in a while, it could be on the chopping block. Google has announced its plans to delete inactive accounts this Friday as part of its passive account policy. Google will take a phased approach to account…
Google Drive users have expressed frustration regarding a glitch that has prevented access to files for the past six months. Google has acknowledged the issue and is investigating it, affecting certain users of its widely used cloud storage platform. The problem surfaced on November 22nd when a user reported that their Drive had reverted to…
In an unexpected turn of events, Sam Altman, co-founder of OpenAI, is set to resume his role as CEO just days after being ousted by the company's board. This surprising decision, still pending formal approval, also involves appointing new board members, marking a significant shift in the organization's leadership structure. Altman's abrupt removal from the…
The inaugural edition of Gitex Africa kicked off in Marrakech on May 31st, bringing together technology and innovation stakeholders to discuss the digital economy. With 900 companies participating and 250 speakers representing 95 countries, this event is a global platform for dialogue and collaboration. While the digital economy is rising in Africa, there's a pressing…
Sam Altman, the former CEO of artificial intelligence firm OpenAI, has been removed by the company's board due to the board's loss of confidence in his leadership abilities. This move has come to light amid an ongoing trial in the United States, where Google is defending itself against monopoly claims. The board's decision was based…
Fresh Details Emerge Regarding Google's Payments to Apple Amid Monopoly Trial During the ongoing trial in the United States, where Google faces monopoly allegations, new information regarding the tech giant's payments to secure its position as a preferred search engine has surfaced. An expert witness testifying on Google's behalf disclosed that the company directs 36%…
Predators Exploit AI to Create Disturbing Images of Celebrities as Children A troubling trend is emerging as paedophiles use artificial intelligence (AI) to generate images of well-known singers and actors as children, according to the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF). These disturbing images are being shared on the dark web, raising serious concerns. The IWF's latest…