A third-party data breach at Discord has exposed the government-issued IDs of 70,000 users, highlighting the significant security risks associated with supply chain vulnerabilities and age verification processes. The incident has sparked extortion demands and raised concerns for Australian users.
Japan's largest brewer, Asahi Group Holdings, has confirmed a ransomware attack by the Qilin group, resulting in production shutdowns and the theft of 27GB of corporate data.
Oracle has issued an emergency patch for a critical zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-61882) in its E-Business Suite. The Clop ransomware group has been exploiting the flaw to steal executive data and launch widespread extortion campaigns affecting thousands of organisations globally.
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TikTok and ByteDance challenge a U.S. law requiring their sale, citing free speech concerns. Despite a $2 billion investment in data privacy, skepticism remains. The case may ultimately reach the Supreme Court, spotlighting tech governance and civil liberties.
The potential sale of TikTok could realign the tech industry, with Oracle and others vying for control. This move may shift power in the global tech landscape, highlighting TikTok's vast influence and the complexities of geopolitical and regulatory challenges.
Biden signed a law forcing ByteDance to sell TikTok, citing espionage concerns. This sparked legal battles and buyer interest. Despite the ban, Biden's campaign plans to use TikTok, revealing policy contradictions.
President Biden's signature on the Senate bill mandating ByteDance to divest from TikTok has unleashed a flurry of
A U.S. Senate bill pushing TikTok's divestiture cites national security but is seen as favoring U.S. tech giants. TikTok challenges it as a free speech violation, raising concerns about digital rights and deepening U.S.-China tensions.
With a new U.S. law compelling ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban, tech giants like Meta, Google, and Oracle are potential buyers. The legislative push complicates the sale, raising antitrust concerns, especially for Meta and Google, while Oracle's existing stake could give it an edge.
Microsoft invests $1.5B in G42 to boost AI and expand globally. G42 shifts away from China, solidifying the UAE as an AI hub. Brad Smith joins G42's board, with a $1B developer fund and AI safety pact.
ByteDance denies a reported 60% profit surge as U.S. lawmakers push to force TikTok's divestiture. Taylor Swift re-engages with TikTok ahead of her album release. ByteDance shifts focus to AI and app expansion amid growing scrutiny.
Over 200 musicians, including Billie Eilish and Stevie Wonder, signed a letter urging tech companies to avoid using AI unethically in music, highlighting concerns over privacy, identity, and fair compensation.
Eco-Innovation Meets Global Strategy: Apple's AI Endeavours and Expansion Revealed
At the China Development Forum 2024, Apple emphasized AI development and East-West tech collaboration amid Sino-US tensions, while also facing growing regulatory scrutiny and antitrust challenges in Europe.
TikTok faces a critical juncture in the U.S. as Congress pushes a bill that could force its parent company, ByteDance, to divest within 180 days or face a ban. With bipartisan support and growing security concerns, TikTok's future in the U.S. hangs in the balance.
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