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GoBruteforcer Botnet Targets Crypto Project Databases by Exploiting Weak Credentials

GoBruteforcer Botnet Targets Crypto Project Databases by Exploiting Weak Credentials

A new wave of GoBruteforcer attacks has targeted databases of cryptocurrency and blockchain projects to co-opt them into a botnet that's capable of brute-forcing user passwords for services such as FTP, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and phpMyAdmin on Linux servers. "The current wave of campaigns is driven by two factors: the mass reuse of AI-generated server deployment examples that propagate common

Meta says it shut down nearly 550K accounts in Australia to comply with its under-16 social media ban, including 330K Instagram and 173K Facebook accounts (Nasteho Said/Bloomberg)

Meta says it shut down nearly 550K accounts in Australia to comply with its under-16 social media ban, including 330K Instagram and 173K Facebook accounts (Nasteho Said/Bloomberg)

Nasteho Said / Bloomberg : Meta says it shut down nearly 550K accounts in Australia to comply with its under-16 social media ban, including 330K Instagram and 173K Facebook accounts —  Meta Platforms Inc. said it has shut down almost 550,000 accounts in Australia to comply with the country's landmark social media ban for children.

Here's How 2025 Was a 'Record-Breaking Year' Across Apple's Services

Here's How 2025 Was a 'Record-Breaking Year' Across Apple's Services

Apple today announced that 2025 was a "record-breaking year" for many of its services, including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Podcasts. "Apple services had a banner year, rolling out game-changing features for customers while shattering records," said Apple's services chief Eddy Cue, in a press release. "The numbers reflect the incredible enthusiasm of our customers, whether it's downloading an exciting new app or game, watching the hottest new show with family and friends, listening to their favorite songs, or shopping with peace of mind." Here are some of the 2025 statistics shared in Apple's announcement: App Store had over 850 million average weekly users across 175 countries and regions, and it set a new annual record for U.S. visitors. App Store had a record number of visitors between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day. Apple TV set a new record for monthly engagement in December, with total hours of content viewed on the streaming service up 36% on a year-over-year basis. This increase was driven by hits such as F1: The Movie and Pluribus . Apple Music had its best year ever, breaking records for listenership and new subscribers. Shazam generated over 1 billion recognitions per month. Apple Pay is now available in 89 markets, and Apple says the payment service eliminated well over $1 billion in fraud globally. Tap to Pay on iPhone is now available in 50 markets. Apple Maps expanded its Detailed City Experience with 3D landmarks to new locations, like New Orleans, Singapore, and Monaco. Apple's Share Item Location feature in the Find My app is now offered by 36 airlines. Apple Arcade added more than 50 new games. Apple Fitness+ expanded to 28 more countries and regions, and it is launching in Japan early this year. Apple Podcasts set annual records for listeners, episode plays, and new subscribers. Apple News is the most popular news app in the U.S., Canada, and Australia, and the second most popular news app in the U.K. For more details about new features added to Apple's services in 2025, as well as various other records set, head to the Apple Newsroom website . Related Roundup: Apple Pay Tags: App Store , Apple Music Related Forum: Apple Music, Apple Pay/Card, iCloud, Fitness+ This article, " Here's How 2025 Was a 'Record-Breaking Year' Across Apple's Services " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Baldur's Gate 3 Won't Be Ported To Switch 2, Though Developer Larian Studios 'Would Have Loved To'

Baldur's Gate 3 Won't Be Ported To Switch 2, Though Developer Larian Studios 'Would Have Loved To'

Baldur's Gate 3 is one of the most celebrated games of the past decade , so it's no wonder fans want to play it on as many platforms as possible. While it's available to play on Valve's Steam Deck handheld, last year's Switch 2 launch had many wondering whether it would make the jump to Nintendo's new platform as well. Hopes only raised higher with the recent announcement that Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian's previous game, Divinity Original Sin II, would come to modern platforms, including the Switch 2 . However, it seems that the D&D adaptation is likely not going to follow in its footsteps. The news comes from a recent Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) in which some members of Larian Studios answered questions for members of the r/Games subreddit. When user u/darkwai asked "Baldur's Gate 3 for Switch 2? Is it even possible?" Larian game director Swen Vincke replied , "We would have loved to but it [sic] wasn't our decision to make." Vincke is potentially alluding to the now-fractured relationship between Larian and D&D IP owner Wizards of the Coast. After Baldur's Gate 3, Larian canceled its DLC plans and decided to end its relationship with Wizards of the Coast to return to its fully independent state. Despite the studio's continued support of the game, it's not the sole owner of the rights, so there are some potential hurdles that might come with bringing it to other platforms. That said, this is all speculation – all we know for sure is that a Switch 2 version of Baldur's Gate 3 likely won't happen. For more on Larian's future, check out the announcement of their next game, currently just known as Divinity . For more Baldur's Gate 3, read about its final big update and see where it wound up on our list of the best games of 2023 .

Second macOS Tahoe 26.3 Beta Now Available for Developers

Second macOS Tahoe 26.3 Beta Now Available for Developers

Apple today provided the second beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.3 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming four weeks after the launch of the first beta . Developers can download the ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.3 update by opening up the System Settings app, selecting the General category, and then choosing Software Update. Beta Updates will need to be enabled, and a free developer account is required. There's no word yet on what's included in ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.3, and no new features were found in the first beta. We'll likely see Apple release ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.3 at the end of January given past launch timelines. Related Roundup: macOS Tahoe Related Forum: macOS Tahoe This article, " Second macOS Tahoe 26.3 Beta Now Available for Developers " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums