Month: April 2025

Bluesky is getting blue checkmarks and an official verification system

Bluesky is adopting an official verification system after all. In an update, the company said it plans to grant blue checkmarks to “authentic and notable” accounts. It will also allow some “trusted organizations” to verify users as well. The change is a notable shift for the upstart platform, which previously…

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Fake PDF converters are spreading malware to steal user information and worse – here’s how to stay secure

Fake PDF converters are tricking users with cloned sites and fake CAPTCHAs PowerShell command installs malware that steals browser and crypto wallet data Attackers use realistic designs and social engineering to avoid detection Cybercriminals are using fake PDF converters to install powerful malware on victims’ systems, experts have warned. Research…

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New AI Chibi figure trend may be the cutest one yet, and we’re all doomed to waste time and energy making these things

The best AI generation trends are the cute ones, especially those that transform us into our favorite characters or at least facsimiles of them. ChatGPT 4o’s ability to generate realistic-looking memes and figures is now almost unmatched, and it’s hard to ignore fresh trends and miss out on all the…

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Airbnb now shows the full price of your stay by default

Airbnb will now display how much you’ll pay for a stay – cleaning fees and all – as soon as you start your search. The update, which is rolling out globally, means you’ll see the total cost of a reservation (excluding taxes) before you reach the checkout page. The company…

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Bethesda confirms Oblivion remaster’s imminent reveal

Xbox has confirmed the Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remaster. After years worth of rumors, Bethesda has finally acknowledged that the Oblivion remaster is real. In a post on social media, Bethesda revealed a simple image featuring the roman number IV — alluding to the fact that Oblivion is the fourth…

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Beware, hackers can apparently now send phishing emails from “[email protected]

Crooks are abusing Google’s notification system to bypass email protection Through OAuth apps, they are able to generate convincing phishing emails The campaign also uses sites.google.com Researchers have discovered a clever and elaborate phishing scheme that abused Google’s services to trick people into giving away their credentials for the platform.…

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