BreachForums hacking forum database leaked, exposing 324,000 accounts

The latest incarnation of the notorious BreachForums hacking forum has suffered a data breach, with its user database table ...
The New York Times

Senators Investigate Role of A.I. Data Centers in Rising Electricity Costs

Three Democrats are seeking information from tech firms about the growing energy use of data centers and the utility bills of individuals and other businesses. By Ivan Penn and Karen Weise Three ...
The New York Times

How Tech’s Biggest Companies Are Offloading the Risks of the A.I. Boom

The data centers used for work on artificial intelligence can cost tens of billions to build. Tech giants are finding ways to avoid being on the hook for some of those costs. By Karen Weise and Eli ...
The Washington Post

Supersized data centers are coming. See how they will transform America.

This coal plant in central Pennsylvania, once the largest in the state, was shuttered in 2023 after powering the region for over 50 years. Earlier this year, wrecking crews blasted the plant’s cooling ...
PC Magazine

These 20 Apps Are Spying on You—And I Bet You Use Them Every Day

Many popular apps collect more of your personal data than necessary to function properly. These 20 apps quietly scoop up your photos, location, contacts, and more. Here's how to protect yourself. I ...
Health.com

Red Light Therapy: How Many Sessions Do You Need?

Most people use red light therapy 2-5 times a week for 10-20 minutes. You can use red light therapy to increase melatonin and improve your sleep. Do not use red light therapy for longer than 30 ...
ZDNet

You have days left to claim your AT&T data breach settlement of up to $7,500 - here's how

AT&T's $177 million settlement is for data breaches in 2019 and 2024. Claim up to $5,000 (first breach) and $2,500 (Snowflake hack), or both. File your claim by Dec. 18, 2025, either online or by mail ...
CNET

Windows 10 Users Can Still Get Free Security Updates. Here's How

Microsoft no longer officially supports Windows 10, so do this if you want to keep using your older PC securely. Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance ...
CNET

11 Tasks You Should Never Resort to Asking ChatGPT

Artificial intelligence has become almost impossible to avoid, and for many, it's slowly replacing Google and other search engines. But while ChatGPT and its competitors can be useful, it's important ...
NPR

Teachers are using software to see if students used AI. What happens when it's wrong?

Ailsa Ostovitz has been accused of using AI on three assignments in two different classes this school year. "It's mentally exhausting because it's like I know this is my work," says Ostovitz, 17. "I ...
ZDNet

Your smart TV's USB port is more useful than you think - 5 clever ways to use it

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