This edition highlights recent developments in independent game development. Several fresh releases are ready for players to try this weekend, alongside previews of titles on the horizon. Kicking off is an examination of multiplayer action inspired by a prominent survival series from indie developer Albatross Interactive. Terminal War delivers a…
Cybersecurity Headlines
The telecommunications provider Verizon is suspending late payment penalties and providing adaptable billing options for employees disrupted by the ongoing partial federal government closure. This initiative echoes previous support from the company, such as the provision of additional cellular data allowances without extra charges during the COVID-19 crisis. Among federal…
A cyber outfit known as Handala has breached the personal email of FBI Director Kash Patel, according to Reuters. The attackers released materials from his inbox on their site to demonstrate the intrusion, featuring images of Patel inhaling and puffing on cigars, along with a selfie where he grimaces while…
Officials from the European Commission revealed a recent cyber incident that compromised the cloud systems supporting their online presence on the Europa.eu domain. Although the breach has now been neutralized, reports from Bleeping Computer indicate that the perpetrator, who claimed responsibility, managed to extract more than 350 gigabytes of information…
In a prominent civil lawsuit concerning child exploitation and safety concerns, a New Mexico jury determined that Meta breached the state's consumer protection statutes. Just one day following the conclusion of final arguments in the extended proceedings, the panel sided against Meta on all charges and mandated a $375 million…
The AI chatbot Grok has faced significant backlash following reports that its image creation feature produced around 3 million explicit images in just 11 days, with about 23,000 involving minors, as noted by the Center for Countering Digital Hate. Global authorities have restricted usage or initiated probes into the service's…