Record Cybercrime Losses Hit Americans, Apple Fails Repairability Tests

FBI Reports Record 21 Billion Dollar Losses to Cybercrime

  • Americans lost nearly 21 billion dollars last year.
  • Report covers over one million complaints.
  • Investment and AI scams drove increases.

USA, Apr 07 (TNGB) – The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center released its annual summary showing record losses from cybercrime. Victims reported nearly 21 billion dollars stolen in 2025 across various schemes including cryptocurrency fraud and artificial intelligence enabled scams. The total reflects a sharp rise from prior years.

Law enforcement urges vigilance as threat actors grow more sophisticated.

Apple Earns Lowest Marks in Latest Repairability Testing

  • Analysis covered laptops and smartphones.
  • Soldered components and adhesives hinder fixes.
  • Scores trail competitors in disassembly ease.

CUPERTINO, Apr 07 (TNGB) – Independent repairability evaluations gave Apple the lowest overall grades for recent laptop and phone models. Testers cited difficult battery removal glued screens and proprietary screws that complicate user repairs. Advocacy groups called for design changes to extend device lifespans.

Consumers seeking longevity may weigh repair options more carefully now.

  • Vulnerability affects Ninja Forms add-on.
  • Arbitrary file upload enables remote code execution.
  • Roughly 50 thousand sites remain exposed.

USA, Apr 07 (TNGB) – Security researchers confirmed active exploitation of a critical flaw in the Ninja Forms WordPress plugin. Attackers can upload malicious files and execute code on vulnerable installations. The issue stems from improper validation in the file upload component.

Site administrators should update immediately to block ongoing attacks.

Microsoft Device Code Phishing Compromises Hundreds of Organizations Daily

  • Attackers abuse OAuth device authorization flow.
  • Victims enter codes on attacker-controlled pages.
  • Method bypasses traditional email defenses.

USA, Apr 07 (TNGB) – Threat intelligence teams report hundreds of organizations fall victim each day to Microsoft device code phishing campaigns. Adversaries trick users into generating authorization codes then approve them remotely. The technique avoids many standard email filters and multi-factor prompts.

Security teams recommend strict monitoring of device login attempts.

Anthropic Launches AI Project to Counter Cyberattacks

  • Project Glasswing leverages defensive artificial intelligence.
  • Effort builds on recent zero-day discovery tools.
  • Goal focuses on proactive threat neutralization.

USA, Apr 07 (TNGB) – Anthropic introduced Project Glasswing to develop AI systems that detect and prevent cyberattacks driven by other AI tools. The initiative draws from internal models capable of identifying software weaknesses at scale. Researchers aim to create automated defenses that adapt faster than human teams.

The project highlights a shift toward AI versus AI security strategies.

Tiny Open Source AI Maker Arcee Gains Tech Community Support

  • Company develops compact efficient models.
  • Focus remains on accessibility and transparency.
  • Approach contrasts with larger closed systems.

USA, Apr 07 (TNGB) – Arcee continues building small open source artificial intelligence models that run on modest hardware. Developers praise the startup for prioritizing efficiency and community contributions over massive parameter counts. The models reportedly match performance of bigger counterparts in targeted tasks.

Independent creators see Arcee as a viable alternative to dominant players.

Elon Musk Directs OpenAI Lawsuit Damages to Nonprofit Arm

  • Musk stated he will not personally profit.
  • Any proceeds reportedly go to charity.
  • Lawsuit centers on company mission shift.

USA, Apr 07 (TNGB) – In the ongoing 2024 lawsuit against OpenAI Elon Musk has stated he will not personally profit from any damages awarded. The case remains in the trial phase as of April 2026. Musk has expressed support for the original nonprofit structure of the company.

The litigation continues to examine governance and profit motives in artificial intelligence.

  • App enables direct game streaming.
  • Users access full Steam library wirelessly.
  • Integration expands Apple headset gaming options.

USA, Apr 07 (TNGB) – Valve launched a native Steam Link application for Apple Vision Pro headsets. The software streams games from a local PC or cloud service directly to the device. Owners gain access to thousands of titles without additional hardware.

The update broadens entertainment possibilities for spatial computing users.

Angry Video Game Nerd Shares Lost Episode for 20 Year Anniversary

  • James Rolfe posted raw 2006 footage.
  • Episode reviewed NES Miracle Piano game.
  • Content survived only as unedited recording.

USA, Apr 07 (TNGB) – YouTube personality James Rolfe known as the Angry Video Game Nerd celebrated two decades on the platform by releasing a previously unseen episode. The 2006 review of the NES Miracle Piano existed solely in raw form because Rolfe considered it unfinished. Fans welcomed the archival addition.

The gesture highlights how early creators preserved their work for later audiences.

Cloudflare Partners with GoDaddy to Block AI Powered Bots

  • Joint effort targets aggressive web scrapers.
  • Tools reduce unwanted AI training data collection.
  • Partnership improves site protection for customers.

USA, Apr 07 (TNGB) – Cloudflare and GoDaddy announced a collaboration to curb AI bot swarms that scrape content at scale. The combined system identifies and blocks suspicious traffic patterns associated with training data harvesting. Customers of both services gain enhanced defenses without extra configuration.

The alliance addresses rising concerns over automated content extraction.