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A hacker has breached TeleMessage, an Israeli company providing modified messaging apps to the US government, accessing direct messages and contact information, as reported by 404Media. The hack revealed that TeleMessage’s archived chat logs lack end-to-end encryption, compromising the security of messages and government officials' details, including phone numbers and emails of Customs and Border Protection officials. Following the incident, the company removed its website, which previously detailed its services and capabilities, and the stolen...

Summary After 23 years of connecting people globally, Skype, the popular video-calling service, is shutting down on May 5, 2025, as confirmed by its parent company, Microsoft. Users have the option to migrate their contacts and chat data to Microsoft Teams or select alternative options. This closure marks the end of an era for the service, which has played a significant role in online communication. Full Article

A hacker has exploited a vulnerability in TeleMessage, which provides modded versions of encrypted messaging apps such as Signal, Telegram, and WhatsApp, to extract archived messages and other data relating to U.S. government officials and companies who used the tool, 404 Media reported. TeleMessage came into the spotlight last week after it was reported that Full Article

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a recall for nearly 5,700 Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric vans due to an issue with the third-row bench seat, which is designed to accommodate two passengers but has excessive space. This space discrepancy raises safety concerns, prompting the recall. The NHTSA's findings highlight the importance of adhering to vehicle safety guidelines and ensuring proper seating arrangements in vehicles. Full Article

At the end of last month, SpaceX conducted its first-ever polar-orbit human spaceflight mission, sharing stunning footage from the journey. Launched on March 31 aboard the Crew Dragon capsule Resilience from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the mission, known as Fram2, marked a significant milestone as the first crewed mission to fly in this orbit. This achievement highlights SpaceX's continued advancements in space exploration and human spaceflight capabilities. Full Article

Roku is investigating user-reported issues of washed-out colors when streaming HDR content, particularly on Disney Plus, following a recent software update. Initially reported on TCL TVs, the problem has expanded to other brands like Hisense, affecting multiple streaming apps such as YouTube TV and Netflix, while HDR via HDMI appears unaffected. Roku has requested community input to diagnose the issue, which seems to produce desaturated images across various devices. Full Article