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These AI-Generated TikTok Videos Are Tricking People Into Installing Malware
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These AI-Generated TikTok Videos Are Tricking People Into Installing Malware

In recent years, TikTok has become a prime target for scammers and cyber attackers spreading various forms of malware, and the latest shady campaign promotes instructional videos that trick users into downloading infostealers to their devices via ClickFix attacks. The scheme, identified by Trend Micro and reported by Bleeping Computer, instructs users to execute commands to activate Windows and Microsoft Office or premium features in CapCut and Spotify. One video is captioned "Boost Your Spotify Experience Instantly — Here's How!" and has nearly half a million views. These videos seem to be AI generated and, while the software they discuss is legitimate, the activation steps they outline are not, and will ultimately lead users to infect their devices with Vidar and StealC malware. TikTok's...
Taylor Swift summons withdrawn in Justin Baldoni-Blake Lively legal battle – National
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Taylor Swift summons withdrawn in Justin Baldoni-Blake Lively legal battle – National

Justin Baldoni’s lawyers have withdrawn a subpoena that was issued to Taylor Swift amid the It Ends With Us actor’s ongoing legal battle with co-star Blake Lively. Swift, who is close friends with Lively, had been mentioned in connection with the ongoing legal case between the co-stars when text exchanges were revealed that included her name in Baldoni’s US$400-million defamation countersuit against Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds in January.Lawyers for Swift and Lively previously filed motions to revoke the subpoena, issued earlier this month.Lively’s spokesperson previously said that Baldoni had attempted to subpoena the pop star as a witness in the case “designed” to use Swift’s “name to draw public interest.”“We are pleased that Justin Baldoni and the Wayfarer Parties have withdra...
Roshan Mathew: Not had the kind of negative experiences that Anurag Kashyap had
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Roshan Mathew: Not had the kind of negative experiences that Anurag Kashyap had

Unmissable is how Roshan Mathew describes his character in the upcoming thriller, Kankhajura. The actor plays Ashu, who reunites with his elder brother Max, essayed by Mohit Raina, after serving 14 years in prison. The SonyLIV series explores the changing family dynamics, conflicts, and secrets amid his return. With Ashu written as an unpredictable and intense part, Mathew says his approach was to build the character’s inner world in his mind. “I tried to understand his core — who is Ashu when he is just by himself? What’s his base layer that no one else sees, because he is pretending in front of almost everyone,” shares the actor. Since his Bollywood debut with Anurag Kashyap’s Choked in 2020, Mathew has struck a balance, juggling Malayalam films like C U Soon (2020) and Night Drive (202...
Covid-19 situation in India being monitored, no need to panic: Health experts
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Covid-19 situation in India being monitored, no need to panic: Health experts

With mounting cases of Covid-19 bringing fresh fears of the pandemic, which claimed millions of lives globally, experts at the Indian Medical Association and Delhi Medical Association on Saturday said that the cases are being constantly monitored and that there is no need to panic. According to the data from the Ministry of Health, India has reported 257 active Covid-19 cases as of May 19. Kerala (69), Maharashtra (44), and Tamil Nadu (34) are recording the highest daily case counts. Delhi recorded 23 new cases. As per the latest reports, two have tested positive for Covid in Gurugram, one each in Faridabad and Noida. "With Covid-19 cases being reported in different parts of India, there is no need to panic. What we recommend is enhanced surveillance and continued public awareness," Dr...
Poilievre lays out Conservative priorities as House to return without him – National
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Poilievre lays out Conservative priorities as House to return without him – National

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he’s willing to work with the Liberals in Parliament on efforts to resolve the trade war with the United States. Poilievre met with the Conservative caucus on Sunday as they prepare to return to the House of Commons without him in the chamber.His nearly 15-minute opening address to the party’s MPs was open to media and laid out the Conservatives’ priorities in the House of Commons for the spring session set to begin Monday.Poilievre said he’s told Prime Minister Mark Carney that Conservatives are ready to work with Liberals to bring an end to tariffs imposed by the United States.“I’ve already told the prime minister that we are happy to cooperate any way we can to bring about an end to this unnecessary dispute and restore, not just our sovereignty,...
Poilievre vows to work with Carney on U.S. deal ahead of Parliament return – National
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Poilievre vows to work with Carney on U.S. deal ahead of Parliament return – National

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Sunday he wants to help the Liberal government resolve the ongoing trade dispute with the United States, which Prime Minister Mark Carney said was a top priority. Both leaders addressed their respective caucuses as Parliament is set to return Monday after over five months away, allowing MPs to finally consider legislation to address U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and pressing affordability concerns.“We all want a permanent end to the tariffs with the U.S., and we will work with the government to help make that happen,” Poilievre told Conservative MPs in Ottawa.“I’ve already told the Prime Minister that we are happy to cooperate any way we can to bring about an end to this unnecessary dispute and restore our sovereignty.” ...
How to Get Verified on Bluesky
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How to Get Verified on Bluesky

Want to get yourself verified on Bluesky? The company just made a verification form available to the public, and you can use it to submit a request to get yourself a shiny blue check mark. This comes about a month after Bluesky first launched its verification program, which focused primarily on verification from third-parties and Bluesky itself. This latest change, however, allows you to apply for verification directly with Bluesky.The different types of Bluesky verificationUnlike X and Instagram, Bluesky doesn't charge you for verification. However, there are three different kinds of verification on the service and it can get a bit confusing. The first and easiest type of verification is self-verification on Bluesky. This is open to anyone who owns a domain name. You can easily link your ...
Liberal caucus to consider process for removing an unpopular party leader – National
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Liberal caucus to consider process for removing an unpopular party leader – National

By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 25, 2025 8:28 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Liberal caucus is gathering today on Parliament Hill for the first time since the April election to prepare for the start of Parliament — and to decide whether to adopt a process to eject a party leader unwilling to leave. The meeting follows Liberal MPs’ roller-coaster experience with former leader Justin Trudeau, who rejected calls from caucus for him to step down before finally announcing his resignation a few weeks after his finance minister Chrystia Freeland quit in December. ...
U.S. senators urge Canada to ‘give us another chance’ on trade, tourism – National
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U.S. senators urge Canada to ‘give us another chance’ on trade, tourism – National

Members of a bipartisan group of U.S. senators who visited Ottawa this past weekend say they want to bolster the Canada-U.S. relationship despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent attacks, with the lone Republican urging Canadians to “give us another chance.” The five senators met Friday with Prime Minister Mark Carney, who has vowed to pursue a new economic and security partnership with the U.S. while acknowledging that the trend of “deep integration” between the two countries is over.The American lawmakers say that long-standing relationship must continue, with trade, tourism and defence partnerships among the key areas where collaboration is critical.“We have to do this stuff together,” Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota told Mercedes Stephenson in an interview that aired S...
Indonesian president and Chinese premier meet to discuss expanding trade during US trade war – National
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Indonesian president and Chinese premier meet to discuss expanding trade during US trade war – National

Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday to discuss ways to expand trade and investment during the U.S. global trade war and as economic globalization faces headwinds. Li arrived in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, on Saturday afternoon for a three-day visit to Southeast Asia’s largest economy. It was the first stop of his first overseas visit this year.Indonesia and China are member states of the Group of 20 major developing countries and emerging economies and of BRICS.Li brought 60 prominent Chinese businesspeople for his address to the Indonesia-China Business Reception on Saturday evening. He emphasized in his remarks that China’s economy has achieved rapid growth this year despite increasing external challenges.“The current international situati...