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FTC Fines Mental Health Startup Cerebral $7 Million for Major Privacy Violations

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered the mental telehealth company Cerebral from using or disclosing personal data for advertising purposes. It has also been fined more than $7 million over charges that it revealed users’ sensitive personal health information and other data to third parties for advertising purposes and failed to honor its […]

Hive RAT Creators and $3.5M Cryptojacking Mastermind Arrested in Global Crackdown

Two individuals have been arrested in Australia and the U.S. in connection with an alleged scheme to develop and distribute a remote access trojan called Hive RAT (previously Firebird). The U.S. Justice Department (DoJ) said the malware “gave the malware purchasers control over victim computers and enabled them to access victims’ private communications, their login credentials, and

Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.4353: New account-related notifications for Microsoft accounts

Microsoft released Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.4353 (KB5036979) to the Release Preview Channel for Insiders on Windows 10 version 22H2. You’ll start seeing notifications related to your Microsoft account in Settings > Home. These notifications keep you informed about various aspects of your account. You will be notified about your account status, including any important […]

Adobe Premier Pro gets AI, can fill in missing scene elements in video

Adobe announced today it’s integrating generative AI tools into its video editing software, Premiere Pro. This move comes amidst growing interest in AI-powered video editing and aims to position Adobe at the forefront of this innovation. This year, Premiere Pro will gain AI features powered by Adobe’s own Firefly model. These features include generating missing […]

Soon, users will be able to join Zoom meetings directly from their Teams Rooms console

In an update to their Microsoft 365 roadmap, Microsoft announced a new feature for Teams Rooms on Android devices. Users can soon join Zoom meetings directly from their Teams Rooms console using a meeting ID and passcode. This functionality improves interoperability within hybrid work environments where teams might use different video conferencing platforms. This feature […]

The UAE joins list of AI investments by Microsoft after Japan, the UK, Germany, and Spain; $1.5 bn

Microsoft announced a $1.5 billion investment in G42, an AI technology holding company based in the United Arab Emirates. This partnership will focus on bringing the latest Microsoft AI advancements and fostering a skilled AI workforce, particularly in the UAE and surrounding regions. About G42 G42 is a technology holding group, a global leader in […]

Microsoft invests $1.5 billion in Abu Dhabi’s G42 to accelerate AI development and global expansion 

This strategic investment will enhance the UAE’s position as a global AI hub and provide further opportunities for partners and customers to innovate and grow. G42 and Microsoft will collaborate to ensure the benefits of secure AI technologies and cloud capabilities are responsibly shared with growing economies globally.  Microsoft’s Vice Chair and President Brad Smith […]

Microsoft Exchange Online to limit bulk emails to external recipients from Jan 2025, 2K per day

Microsoft users who use Exchange Online for mass communication will need to change their plans, as the company announced a new limit on emails sent to external recipients. In a recent blog post, Microsoft explained that Exchange Online was not designed for high-volume transactional emails. To address this and to have fair use of resources, […]