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MonsterCloud Owner Accused of Billing Over $19M While Secretly Paying Ransoms to Decrypt Data
Oct 8, 2026

MonsterCloud Owner Accused of Billing Over $19M While Secretly Paying Ransoms to Decrypt Data

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Wednesday announced charges against a 50-year-old U.S. and Israeli national for allegedly defrauding ransomware victims by secretly paying the attackers to obtain decryptors while claiming to use proprietary tools to recover their data. Zohar Pinhasi (aka Zack Silver and Zack Green) has been charged with two counts of wire fraud and one count of wire


US AI firm Anthropic enables Chinese-language options for Claude chatbot
Oct 8, 2026

US AI firm Anthropic enables Chinese-language options for Claude chatbot

US artificial intelligence company Anthropic has introduced Chinese-language options to its Claude chatbot in supported markets, even as it continues to block users from mainland China. Checks by the South China Morning Post on Thursday confirmed that Claude’s web interface now lets users select simplified and traditional Chinese as their preferred on-screen language. China also briefly appeared as a billing country option before disappearing from the settings. Users on X have shared screenshots...


Oct 8, 2026

Forza Horizon 6 Reportedly Delayed on PS5, Will Launch in 2027

Forza Horizon 6 will reportedly launch on PS5 early next year. The open world racing title is said to have been delayed on PlayStation. Originally planned for launch sometime in 2026, it will now reportedly release on January 26, 2027. Forza Horizon 6 launched on PC and Xbox Series S/X on May 19, 2026.


Moment Nasa scientist Margaret Hamilton receives presidential medal of honour
Oct 8, 2026

Moment Nasa scientist Margaret Hamilton receives presidential medal of honour

Barack Obama awarded the Apollo 11 software engineer with the America's highest civilian honour in 2016.


Oct 8, 2026

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Best Phone Deals Under Rs. 50,000

The Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2026 is here, bringing unique and interesting deals on premium smartphones. Under Rs. 50,000, you can get devices like the OnePlus Nord 6 and the iQOO 15R at lower-than-usual prices, available only during the sale.


Oct 8, 2026

Bitcoin Slips Below $83,000 as Treasury Yields Hit 2002 High

Bitcoin has slipped below $83,000 as rising Treasury yields, a stronger US dollar, and higher oil prices weigh on the cryptocurrency market. Long liquidations and ETF outflows have added near-term pressure, though buyers continue to accumulate at lower levels. Traders are now watching key support levels for signs of a potential recovery.


Oct 8, 2026

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale: You Can Get Apple Watch Series 11 for Rs 35,999

The Apple Watch Series 11 46mm GPS is available at a reduced price during Amazon's Great Indian Festival sale. Its listed price has dropped to Rs. 36,499, while a Rs. 500 coupon brings the effective price to Rs. 35,999. Eligible SBI cardholders can also claim additional discounts of up to Rs. 3,000. The smartwatch runs on WatchOS 26 and offers 5G connectivity, up to 2...


Oct 8, 2026

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Best TVs Under Rs. 50,000

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026 has officially begun in India. It is the e-commerce giant’s one of the biggest sale events of the year. Amazon has introduced massive discounts across categories, with a wide range of products dropping to their lowest prices. Major manufacturers are seeing aggressive markdowns on 4K, QLED, and Mini-LED televisions. If you’re plann...


Oct 8, 2026

Best Dolby Soundbars to Buy This Great Indian Festival

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Oct 8, 2026

India rejects Elon Musk’s claim of discrimination over Starlink launch

Starlink is still awaiting security clearance before it can seek spectrum and begin commercial services in India.