Science and Technology

A significant security incident has impacted Tea, an application designed to provide a secure and supportive environment for women, as attackers exposed personal details of over 13,000 users. The leaked information comprises sensitive items like selfies, images of government-issued IDs, and reports submitted by users that were involved in the app's internal verification and complaint procedures.The breach has raised serious concerns about user safety and data privacy, particularly because Tea markets itself as a platform meant to protect women, especially those reporting harassment or abuse. Many users joined the app with the assurance that it was a secure space where…

Russia’s largest airline, Aeroflot, faced a major disruption after a cyberattack caused its systems to crash, forcing the cancellation of numerous flights. The incident led to widespread delays and confusion at airports, particularly at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo, where passengers encountered long lines and limited information due to the failure of digital services.The internal systems of the airline unexpectedly ceased functioning, disrupting a wide range of operations such as flight planning, luggage handling, and customer assistance. More than 50 round-trip flights faced issues, affecting both national and international connections. Due to the website being unreachable and call centers being inundated, numerous passengers…

In Chile, families separated by decades-old adoption scandals and dictatorship-era disappearances are finally receiving long-awaited answers—thanks in part to advanced technological methods that are transforming forensic investigations. From satellite mapping to DNA databases and artificial intelligence, these tools are enabling a new wave of reconstruction and reunification.The quest began with the enduring mystery of children who vanished amid Chile’s political turmoil. Many were secretly adopted abroad, often under the guise of adoption or abandonment, leaving parents wrongly informed that their babies had died. Over the years, organizations like Nos Buscamos, Hijos y Madres del Silencio, and other grassroots movements have…

In a broad initiative to improve internet safety and guard minors, approximately 6,000 websites with adult content in the UK have started enforcing obligatory age-verification systems. This action represents one of the largest regulatory changes in the online adult industry, with the goal of guaranteeing that only individuals who are 18 years or older can view explicit content.According to recent laws, those who run adult websites are now required to implement strong age verification processes, such as confirming identification or utilizing approved third-party services. This mandate forms a component of a larger initiative by UK regulators aimed at reducing underage…