A Russian hacker was detained in Thailand. He is likely a GRU officer
On Phuket, Thai police detained a Russian citizen at the request of the United States. He is suspected of major cybercrimes.
Authorities described him as a โworld-class hackerโ involved in attacks on government infrastructure in Europe and the US.
The man was arrested at a hotel in the Thalang area. Police seized his laptops, phones, and crypto wallets.
He is now in custody, and the Thai Attorney Generalโs Office has already launched the extradition procedure.
According to an investigation by the outlet Vot Tak, the detainee may be 35-year-old Russian military intelligence officer Alexey Lukashev, a senior lieutenant of GRU unit No. 26165.
His name appears in the FBI database among 40 Russians wanted for cyberattacks.
According to US intelligence, Lukashev took part in hacking the servers of the US Democratic Party during the 2016 election and coordinated part of the cyberattack campaigns against Western agencies.
On Phuket, Thai police detained a Russian citizen at the request of the United States. He is suspected of major cybercrimes.
Authorities described him as a โworld-class hackerโ involved in attacks on government infrastructure in Europe and the US.
The man was arrested at a hotel in the Thalang area. Police seized his laptops, phones, and crypto wallets.
He is now in custody, and the Thai Attorney Generalโs Office has already launched the extradition procedure.
According to an investigation by the outlet Vot Tak, the detainee may be 35-year-old Russian military intelligence officer Alexey Lukashev, a senior lieutenant of GRU unit No. 26165.
His name appears in the FBI database among 40 Russians wanted for cyberattacks.
According to US intelligence, Lukashev took part in hacking the servers of the US Democratic Party during the 2016 election and coordinated part of the cyberattack campaigns against Western agencies.
๐ Crypto Net Inflow : 2025-11-15
๐ฐ BTC ETFs : -$492.1M ๐
๐ฐ ETH ETFs : -$177.9M ๐
๐ฐ BTC ETFs : -$492.1M ๐
๐ฐ ETH ETFs : -$177.9M ๐
Spotify has changed its premium plans and has offered more plans in India, Indonesia, UAE, Saudi Arabia and South Africa.
As a result, instead of a single premium subscription, we now have three premium subscriptions, which are called Lite, Standard and Platinum, and the Lite subscription only provides the possibility of streaming music up to a bit rate of 160 kbps without advertising, the standard subscription increases the bit rate to 320 kbps and enables offline downloading, and the Platinum subscription adds the possibility of listening to music with high quality Lossless, the use of artificial intelligence capabilities such as AI DJ.
As a result, instead of a single premium subscription, we now have three premium subscriptions, which are called Lite, Standard and Platinum, and the Lite subscription only provides the possibility of streaming music up to a bit rate of 160 kbps without advertising, the standard subscription increases the bit rate to 320 kbps and enables offline downloading, and the Platinum subscription adds the possibility of listening to music with high quality Lossless, the use of artificial intelligence capabilities such as AI DJ.
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Elon Musk's X to add account country labels, disclosing where users are based in, this week.
Microsoft: Azure hit by 15 Tbps DDoS attack using 500,000 IP addresses
Microsoft said today that the Aisuru botnet hit its Azure network with a 15.72 terabits per second (Tbps) DDoS attack, launched from over 500,000 IP addresses.
Microsoft said today that the Aisuru botnet hit its Azure network with a 15.72 terabits per second (Tbps) DDoS attack, launched from over 500,000 IP addresses.
Indian developer reverse engineered the protocol that AirPods use to communicate with Apple devices and implemented those features on Android (and Linux) |
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that lets iPhone users run multiple accounts on one phone.
Each account will have its own chats, privacy settings, backups and notifications โ and users can switch between accounts instantly and securely
Each account will have its own chats, privacy settings, backups and notifications โ and users can switch between accounts instantly and securely
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Google has announced that it has added support for Apple's AirDrop to Quick Share on Android, which allows Android users to send files to iPhone and iPad and receive files from them without the need to install an additional app and offline through Wi-Fi.
Germany is developing a new form of bio robotic surveillance that uses live Madagascar hissing cockroaches equipped with tiny electronic backpacks.
These backpacks contain microchips, miniature cameras, thermal sensors, and secure communication tools. By sending gentle electrical signals, operators can steer the insects through narrow or hazardous spaces where traditional robots cannot reach.
The cockroaches can also work in groups, using artificial intelligence to move on their own and create maps of unknown areas. With more than thirteen million euros in backing, the project shows how tough and agile these insects are and how easily they can carry small equipment.
This research places them at the front of emerging defense technology that blends biology with advanced engineering.
These backpacks contain microchips, miniature cameras, thermal sensors, and secure communication tools. By sending gentle electrical signals, operators can steer the insects through narrow or hazardous spaces where traditional robots cannot reach.
The cockroaches can also work in groups, using artificial intelligence to move on their own and create maps of unknown areas. With more than thirteen million euros in backing, the project shows how tough and agile these insects are and how easily they can carry small equipment.
This research places them at the front of emerging defense technology that blends biology with advanced engineering.
BREAKING: ๐ป๐ณ๐ท๐บ Vietnam becomes first country to introduce Russian cancer vaccine - Ministry of Health
Vietnam has approved Pembroria, a new cancer immunotherapy from Russia.
It helps the immune system find and destroy cancer cells and can target more than 14 cancer types.
This gives patients a modern treatment at a lower cost. It may help more people in Southeast Asia access life-saving care.
Vietnam has approved Pembroria, a new cancer immunotherapy from Russia.
It helps the immune system find and destroy cancer cells and can target more than 14 cancer types.
This gives patients a modern treatment at a lower cost. It may help more people in Southeast Asia access life-saving care.
๐ State-linked hackers are hijacking Signal, WhatsApp, and Telegram accounts using spyware disguised as real apps โ some use zero-click bugs on iPhones and Androids.
Targets include diplomats and officials across the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East.
Read the full report โ thehackernews.com/2025/11/cisa-wโฆ
Targets include diplomats and officials across the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East.
Read the full report โ thehackernews.com/2025/11/cisa-wโฆ
X (formerly Twitter) is set to let Android users switch to a new app look using a toggle in the menu.
The feature is still in testing and is rolling out slowly.
The feature is still in testing and is rolling out slowly.
Sony Alpha 7 V Announced
Introducing Sonyโs latest full-frame mirrorless hybrid: ฮฑ7 V (ILCE-7M5/B) โ built for creators who need top-tier performance in both photo and video.
Key Features
33MP full-frame partially-stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor paired with the powerful BIONZ XR2 processor and dedicated AI engine
Up to 30 fps blackout-free shooting with full AF/AE tracking
759-point phase-detection AF with AI-powered real-time recognition and tracking for humans, animals, birds, and vehicles
Up to 16 stops dynamic range, improved color reproduction, excellent detail retention
4K 60p full-frame and 4K 120p APS-C video, 10-bit 4:2:2, S-Log3, S-Cinetone
5-axis in-body stabilization with up to 7.5 stops compensation
Dual card slots (SD + CFexpress Type A), advanced connectivity, and creator-focused workflow tools
Introducing Sonyโs latest full-frame mirrorless hybrid: ฮฑ7 V (ILCE-7M5/B) โ built for creators who need top-tier performance in both photo and video.
Key Features
33MP full-frame partially-stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor paired with the powerful BIONZ XR2 processor and dedicated AI engine
Up to 30 fps blackout-free shooting with full AF/AE tracking
759-point phase-detection AF with AI-powered real-time recognition and tracking for humans, animals, birds, and vehicles
Up to 16 stops dynamic range, improved color reproduction, excellent detail retention
4K 60p full-frame and 4K 120p APS-C video, 10-bit 4:2:2, S-Log3, S-Cinetone
5-axis in-body stabilization with up to 7.5 stops compensation
Dual card slots (SD + CFexpress Type A), advanced connectivity, and creator-focused workflow tools