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Tiktok is introducing a new “security checkup” tool that allows users to quickly check and update security settings for their accounts from a single screen, the company announced Monday. This feature is similar to the security checkup tools provided by Tiktok Rival Instagram and Tech Giant Google. Users can access the new tools from their profile by selecting “Settings & Privacy” and then tapping “Security & Permissions.” Security checkups guide users through the security features of social networks. This tool encourages users to enable more security features to make their accounts safer. Image credit: Tiktok Users can link their phone…

Security researchers have observed hackers linking to the infamous Lockbit gang that exploits a pair of vulnerabilities in the Fortinet firewall to deploy ransomware across several corporate networks. In a report released last week, security researchers at Forescout Research said a tracking group called “Mora_001” is leveraging the Fortinet firewall. One of the vulnerabilities tracked as CVE-2024-55591 has been exploited in cyberattacks since December 2024 to violate Fortinet's customer's corporate network. Forescout says the second bug tracked as CVE-2025-24472 is also being exploited by Mora_001 in the attack. Fortinet released patches for both bugs in January. Sai Molige, senior manager…

As dating app users are looking for more safety precautions, Bumble is finally offering a new ID verification feature on its competitor Tinder. In addition to identity verification, the company has released three more features, including the ability to flag inappropriate messages in chat before users hit a send, and the ability to share date details with friends. Bumble has also launched a “discovery” page dedicated to helping users find matches with similar interests. Bumble's new verification feature allows users to submit photos of government-issued IDs to authenticate their identity and earn a profile badge. This allows users to sort…

According to testimony from a federal cybersecurity officer, staff working for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) broke the Treasury policy by sending emails containing unencrypted personal information. Marko Elez, a Doge staff member who works for the US Treasury, emailed two Trump administration officials a spreadsheet containing unencrypted, personally identifiable information before resigning in early February after racist social media posts were linked to Elez Surfaced Online. Details of the security course appeared in court on Friday in court that included testimony by David Ambrose, the Treasury Department's Finance Department's Finance Department's Finance Department, which pays trillions of dollars…

At a rich summit held in Los Angeles last week, billionaire entrepreneur Travis Kalanick rarely got a glimpse into his vision for the future of his latest company, Cloudkitchens. Today, the 8-year-old LA-based outfit is known for its growing real estate portfolio using restaurants using kitchens to achieve food delivery, but Kalanick hinted at the future of full-stacks. In fact, he appears to be aiming to ultimately provide AI-filled food directly to his customers. Kalanick has covered the topic twice in different contexts. First, during an informal sit-in with Peter Diamandis, the conference organizer, he portrayed similarities between Cloudkitchen and…

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TechCrunch All Stage (previously early stages) returned to Boston on July 15th, with the agenda for the Tentpole East Coast founder event being nearly complete. We look forward to sharing this sneak peak with some of the amazing speakers and sessions we're tapping. For builders who are just beginning their founder journey, our foundation stage is a must-have place. We recruit an incredible cast of leading investors and entrepreneurs to dig deep into founder-focused topics such as: All the methods VCS doesn't realize are evaluating pre-seeded companies. MVP in the age of AI: When will you bot or when? Tam…

Discord announced on Monday the release of the Discord Social SDK, a free toolkit that allows developers to leverage the platform's social infrastructure to enhance the social and multiplayer experiences of their games. This toolkit allows developers to improve the in-game experience, whether or not the player has a mismatched account. Social integration includes a unified list of friends that allows players to access their in-game friends in-game with Discord, making it easier to stay connected in-game and outside-game. Additionally, the SDK offers deep link game invitations so that players can invite friends and directly into lobby. Communication features include…

Internet Watchdog OFCOM said on Monday it launched a new enforcement program focusing on online storage and file sharing services as a duties under the UK's Online Safety Act (OSA) related to its efforts to tackle illegal content. The regulator said the evidence indicates that file sharing and file storage services are “particularly susceptible” to being used to share image-based child sex abuse material (CSAM). The enforcement program evaluates the safety measures they have implemented, aimed at preventing offenders from spreading CSAM to their services. Ofcom added that they wrote it in the “numbers” of these services without naming the…

Most of the focus of the Generating AI is in a text-based interface used to generate text, images, etc. The next wave looks like a voice, rolling fast. With the latest developments, Google today announced that it will be adding Chirp 3 (speaking model from speech two text and HD text) to its vertex AI development platform starting next week. Last week, Google quietly announced that Chirp 3 will be rolling out eight new voices in 31 languages. Platform use cases include building voice assistants, creating audio books, developing support agents, and over-vide video audio. The news was announced at…