ECB’s Multi-Trillion Euro Payments Breakdown Shakes Europe

The European Central Bank (ECB) experienced a seven-hour outage in its Target 2 (T2) payment system, which processes more than €3 trillion ($3.12 trillion) worth of daily transactions. The breakdown, which started on Thursday, severely disrupted banking operations, delaying critical payments across the Eurozone. While the ECB confirmed the issue was fixed late on Thursday, […]

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Globacom Leads Discussion at International Summit to Enhance Submarine Cable Resilience and Safety

In a bid to strengthen the resilience of submarine cable infrastructure across Africa, Globacom partnered with Nigeria’s Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy to host the 2025 International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit in Abuja. The event, held on Wednesday and Thursday, was organized in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the International […]

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Singaporean Hacker Behind 90+ Data Leaks Arrested in Thailand

A Singaporean hacker, identified as Chingwei, has been arrested in Thailand for his role in over 90 data breaches globally, according to Group-IB, a cybersecurity firm involved in the investigation. The 39-year-old man, who has been active in the cybercrime scene since 2020, used multiple aliases, including ‘Altdos’, ‘Desorden’, and ‘Ghostr’, to evade detection. Using […]

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Nvidia Smashes Forecasts with $39 Billion in Q4 Revenue, Despite Market Concerns

Nvidia’s earnings for the fourth fiscal quarter have exceeded expectations, with the AI giant posting $39.3 billion in revenue—up 78% from the previous year—and $22.1 billion in net income, a 71% year-over-year increase. Analysts had anticipated $38.1 billion in revenue and $19.6 billion in net income. The results underscore Nvidia’s dominance in AI hardware, particularly […]

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A robot nearly headbutted a festival spectator in China – here are four urgent steps to make the tech safer

Humanoid robots will start to become much more common as prices tumble. thinkhubstudio Humanoid robots are supposed to be our loyal assistants, but we saw another side to them the other day. Chinese robot manufacturer Unitree was demonstrating its latest H1 robots at a lantern festival in the city of Taishan, Guangdong province, when one […]

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Man wants to search dump for lost hard drive with bitcoin fortune – here are his odds of finding it

vchal/Shutterstock James Howells is considering buying a council dump in south Wales after his former partner accidentally threw away a hard drive containing his bitcoin wallet. Howells has already lost a high court case to allow him to search the tip for the hard drive, which he believes contains bitcoin worth £600 million. But would […]

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Toyota Teases Compact, Affordable Electric SUV Ahead of March Reveal

Toyota is set to expand its electric vehicle (EV) lineup with a new, smaller compact SUV, offering a more affordable alternative to its bZ4X electric SUV. The vehicle, teased ahead of its full reveal on March 11, is expected to provide an exciting option for buyers seeking a budget-friendly EV with elevated driving dynamics and […]

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Nvidia Posts Record Growth Amid Soaring AI Demand with 78% Increase in Revenue

Nvidia has delivered exceptional financial results for Q4 and FY 2025, driven by a surge in demand for its AI technologies. The company reported record quarterly revenue of A$62.5 billion (US$39.3 billion), a 12% increase from the prior quarter and a remarkable 78% jump from the same period last year. Full-year revenue reached A$207.5 billion […]

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EU Sanctions Leader of North Korean Hackers Aiding Russia’s War Efforts

The European Union has imposed new sanctions on several entities aiding Russia’s war against Ukraine, including Lee Chang Ho, a high-ranking North Korean military officer. Lee, a lieutenant general in North Korea’s army and head of the Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB), oversees hacker units involved in cyber espionage and financial crimes, such as the notorious […]

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DISA Data Breach Affects Over 3.3 Million Individuals

DISA Global Solutions, a Texas-based company specializing in background screening, drug testing, and compliance, has disclosed a major data breach that impacts 3.3 million individuals. The breach, which occurred in 2024, involves personal information of individuals who used DISA’s services, either through their current or former employers. The breach was discovered on April 22, 2024, […]

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