Sextortion-based hacking, which hijacks a victim’s webcam or blackmails them with nudes they’re tricked or coerced into sharing, has long represented one of the most disturbing forms of cybercrime. Now one specimen of widely available spyware has turned that relatively manual crime into an automated feature, detecting when the... Read more

The certificates are a key part of the Transport Layer Protocol. They bind a specific domain to a public key. The certificate authority posesses the private key certifying that the certificate is valid. Anyone in possession of a TLS certificate can cryptographically impersonate the domain for which it was... Read more

The King of Belgium has confirmed the 12 new gambling regulatory members serving in the Gaming Commission for the next six years. King Philippe of Belgium has confirmed the names of all 12 gambling regulatory members, set to serve on the Kansspelcommissie, or the Gaming Commission, for the next... Read more

If you’re thinking about purchasing an electric vehicle and can make up your mind in the next few weeks, it could save you thousands of dollars. As part of the “Big Beautiful Bill” that was signed into law on July 4, 2025, the federal EV tax credit that was previously scheduled... Read more

Apple debuted the iconic and now wildly popular iPad in 2010. A few months later, Instagram landed on the App Store to rapid success. But for 15 years, Instagram hasn’t bothered to optimize its app layout for the iPad’s larger screen. That’s finally changing today: There’s now a dedicated... Read more

Fantasy and sports gaming operator Underdog has teamed up with Crypto.com to bring sports prediction markets to 16 states. The first rollout is focusing largely on areas in the US where legal sports betting has not been adopted. The partnership between Underdog and Crypto.com highlights the rising interest in... Read more

I promise, this is real. Team Cherry is releasing Hollow Knight: Silksong, the sequel to the award-winning indie darling Hollow Knight, on Thursday. And after years of waiting and speculation, Xbox Game Pass subscribers can play the highly anticipated sequel on Day 1 at no additional cost. Xbox Game... Read more

With a password, there’s a ton of room for an attacker to potentially steal your password. Data breaches might expose your password, and even if it’s encrypted, it can be cracked. Phishing schemes are an easy vector of attack for hackers looking to steal passwords. And, if you’re using... Read more

The IBJR has launched a new campaign highlighting the risks of illegal betting and encouraging bettors to use regulated platforms. The campaign from the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) warns about the risks associated with illegal betting platforms and how to identify those regulated by the Federal Government,... Read more

If you’re sharing an ad-free YouTube Premium or YouTube Music account with friends or family who live outside of your home, you could lose your premium privileges. Customers who lose these can still stream on YouTube or listen to music with ads — but let’s be real, it’s not... Read more