cyberattack

Elon Musk has confirmed that Twitter (now known as X) is facing a global outage due to a significant cyberattack. He suggested that a large, coordinated group or a country might be involved. Musk acknowledged the continuous attacks, emphasizing the extensive resources used in this particular incident.

Elon Musk reported a significant cyberattack on X, potentially by a coordinated group or nation. Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks, has offered assistance. Pro-Palestinian group Dark Storm claimed responsibility, while Musk suggested the attack originated in Ukraine.

Tech billionaire and DOGE head Elon Musk revealed that X faced a significant cyberattack originating from the Ukraine area, causing widespread service disruptions. Thousands of users reported issues, with outages peaking early Monday morning and continuing intermittently throughout the day. The attack suggests involvement from a large, coordinated group or a country.

Russian telecom operator Beeline experienced a major cyberattack affecting its IT systems, marking the second attack in weeks. The DDoS attack disrupted certain account management features and online services for its 44 million subscribers but did not compromise customer data. This incident highlights growing cybersecurity threats in Russia, following similar disruptions at VTB Bank.

Infosys has agreed to a $17.5 million settlement for lawsuits related to a 2023 cyber data breach at its US subsidiary, Infosys McCamish Systems. The breach exposed data of 6.5 million individuals and impacted McCamish customers. The settlement awaits final court approval.

Alphabet plans to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion, enhancing its cloud offerings. The acquisition, awaiting regulatory approval, marks Alphabet's largest to date and aims to bolster its competitiveness against AWS and Microsoft Azure while improving cybersecurity capabilities using AI-driven solutions.

Elon Musk faced significant setbacks on March 10, with Tesla's stock plummeting by over 15% and his social media platform X experiencing major outages. The twin crises coincided with market panic and increasing criticism of Musk's political ties to Trump's administration. Additionally, Tesla's declining sales and growing competition, particularly from China's BYD, compound the challenges.

Infosys founder Narayana Murthy addressed the growing AI trend in India, cautioning against overhyping 'ordinary' programs as AI. He explained the principles of machine learning and deep learning and emphasized their potential. While acknowledging job displacement, he highlighted AI's opportunities in creating new professions, particularly in autonomous vehicles and other sectors.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang, and Center for AI Safety Director Dan Hendrycks warn that a US government project to develop AGI could provoke severe backlash from China, escalating tensions. They propose the US should focus on creating deterrents against superintelligent AI instead, to avoid potential conflicts akin to nuclear standoffs.

Airtel, Jio, and SpaceX have joined forces to introduce Starlink satellite internet in India. This initiative promises high-speed internet and advancements in AI, digital trading platforms, quantum computing, and decentralized networks. Certain zodiac signs like Gemini, Aquarius, and Sagittarius will benefit greatly from these developments, offering new opportunities for connectivity and digital innovation.

India's telecom giants Airtel and Jio have teamed up with SpaceX's Starlink to provide satellite internet in remote areas, while Infosys' Narayana Murthy critiques the overuse of AI labels. Significant tech launches and notable corporate moves mark this week's highlights, including Intel's new CEO and Google's advancements in AI robotics.

Singer Amrutha Suresh has countered cyberattacks after filing a complaint against actor Bala, accusing him of document forgery in their divorce case. She clarified that she never requested money and stressed the severity of the forgery issue. Concurrently, Bala’s ex-partner Elizabeth Udayan leveled new accusations against him, questioning the legitimacy of his liver transplant and other personal matters. Both Amrutha and Elizabeth have asked for the truth and legal actions to be taken rather than engaging in PR battles.

Pat McAfee is embroiled in legal trouble following defamation claims linked to comments made on his show. An 18-year-old University of Mississippi student is suing McAfee, and the FBI is now involved. This controversy puts ESPN in a tough spot, forcing them to reconsider McAfee's creative freedom and its impact on their reputation.

Hackers breached the HUD cafeteria TV and played an AI-generated video of Trump kissing Musk's feet with the phrase 'LONG LIVE THE REAL KING.' Officials condemned the hack. The video sparked debates on cybersecurity and Musk's influence in government. Musk, who leads budgetary audits, is viewed by some as having excessive government influence.

Anand Mahindra shared a startling statistic that only 38.5% of internet traffic is human, with the rest generated by bots and other automated tools. This raises concerns about cybersecurity, data privacy, and the authenticity of online interactions.