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• SK Telecom suffered a data breach that was discovered in April 2025
• It affected roughly 27 million people
• The company was fined for it, and will need to make significant changes to its operations

SK Telecom (SKT), one of the biggest telecommunications services providers in South Korea, was fined almost $100 million for failing to protect user data.

In April 2025, the company discovered a malware breach that allowed threat actors to lurk within its systems for years. Some researchers even claim the attack started in August 2021.

The miscreants targeted SKT’s Home Subscriber Server (HSS) and other critical infrastructure, exposing sensitive subscriber data, including USIM authentication keys (KI), International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) numbers, IMEI device identifiers, phone numbers, email addresses, and possibly other personal data.

"Very weak condition"

Approximately 27 million people were affected by the breach.

Now, Reuters reports that the government-run Personal Information Protection Commission issued a statement, confirming the fine of about 134 billion won ($96.53 million) for “neglecting its duty to take safety measures” and for “delays in notifying the leak to customers”.

The statement also claims SKT’s systems were in a “very weak condition” which allowed threat actors to access the company’s intranet. There were no passwords, or other safety measures, defending the servers from outside influence, and operating systems were outdated and running without the latest security patches.

Besides being forced to pay the fine, the company will also have to “strengthen safety rules on information protection” and revamp its governance.

Responding to a Reuters inquiry, SK Telecom said it “felt a grave responsibility” and will make protecting customer information a “top priority”.

In response, it launched an “Information Security Innovation Plan”, that includes implementing zero-trust architecture, expanding encryption, forming a red team, elevating the CISO role to report directly to the CEO, and adding cybersecurity experts to the board.

Customers received free USIM card replacements, and were offered 50% off August subscription fees. Furthermore, whoever wanted to cancel their contract prematurely was allowed to do so without extra fees.

Via Reuters

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• Minisforum's new mini workstation is powered by AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and Radeon graphics
• MS-S1 Max includes dual USB4 v2 ports offering 80Gbps plus dual 10Gb networking
• Tiny powerhouse supports PCIe GPU expansion and high efficiency 320W integrated PSU

Our favorite mini PC maker, Minisforum, has unveiled its forthcoming mini workstation, the MS-S1 Max.

Like a growing number of mini PCs, the new release is built around AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, part of the Strix Halo family, offering 16 Zen 5 cores and integrated Radeon 8060S graphics.

What’s interesting, however, is the processor here will reportedly run up to 160W, which is higher than most Strix Halo mini PCs, which peak at 120W. To keep temperatures under control, the system uses a dual-fan cooling design paired with six heat pipes.

Dual USB4 v2 ports

There are a couple of other features that set the MS-S1 Max apart. It includes a full PCIe x16 slot, allowing users to install a discrete GPU. This means the system can be configured as a compact workstation or scaled for AI workloads that require more power.

The MS-S1 Max also sports dual USB4 v2 ports, each capable of 80Gbps transfer speeds. This puts it on par with Thunderbolt 5 in terms of bandwidth while keeping the familiar USB-C form factor.

Alongside this, Minisforum includes dual 10Gb Ethernet ports for high-speed networking.

Power is handled by an internal 320W high-efficiency supply that is certified for safety. Since it is integrated, users only need a single cable connection, keeping setup simple.

The chassis design supports tool-free access, with a slide-out construction that makes upgrades and maintenance much easier - something we always look for in a good mini PC.

Minisforum says that the MS-S1 Max can work in desktop setups or as part of rack-mounted clusters, allowing multiple units to be connected for shared computing tasks.

The company notes that the MS-S1 Max is designed for AI workloads. It is described as supporting large-scale models up to 109B parameters.

Not all specifications have been revealed - there’s no mention of memory or storage capacity in the promotional material, although we’ve seen hints regarding a possible 128GB AI Max+ 395 beast previously, which is likely to be this one.

There’s also no word at the moment with regards to pricing or global availability.

Via Videocardz

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• Surfshark has been hit by a class action lawsuit over alleged "illegal" auto-renewal fees
• A Californian customer accused Surfshark of automatically enrolling him in renewal without his consent
• Most popular VPN providers employ similar auto-renewal systems – a practice lawyers allege to go against California's consumer law

A Californian customer has dragged Surfshark into court, accusing the VPN provider of charging him allegedly "illegal" auto-renewal fees.

Plaintiff Arvin Garcia filed a class action lawsuit against Surfshark in California's Central District Court on July 17, arguing that the VPN firm enrolled him in three one-year-long plan renewals without his consent. Garcia has brought the case forward for himself and all other California consumers who happened to be charged illegal auto-renewal fees.

Despite a handful of exceptions, the majority of the best VPNs on the market operate their subscriptions according to similar auto-renewal systems. Two more providers, NordVPN and ExpressVPN, are, in fact, facing similar complaints in the US right now.

Is Surfshark breaching California's law?

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As stated in the lawsuit, Garcia purchased a two-year subscription for the virtual private network (VPN) service in May 2020, believing he was making a one-time purchase.

After the plan expired, however, "unbeknownst to him and without his consent, Surfshark enrolled him in an automatically renewing plan," reads the suit.

Surfshark supposedly charged Garcia for yearly renewals in May of 2022, 2023, and 2024 – automatic charges that, according to the plaintiff's lawyers, "were illegal and should be refunded."

Specifically, lawyers argue that Surfshark is in breach of its obligations under California's Automatic Renewal Law (ARL). The law requires companies adopting auto-renewal payments to provide "clear and conspicuous" disclosures about the auto-renewal plan and obtain "affirmative consent" to enroll consumers. Surfshark, the lawsuit claims, violated these terms in "multiple ways."

Surfshark is also accused of breaching the False Advertising Law "by disseminating misleading advertisements concerning the automatically renewing nature of Surfshark plans," wrote lawyers.

This July 2025 lawsuit follows similar accusations brought against Surfshark in 2024, always under California law.

TechRadar has approached Sursfhark for comments, but we are still waiting for a response at the time of publication.

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Surfshark is far from being the first popular VPN provider to face legal troubles in the US over allegedly deceptive auto-renewal pricing.

ExpressVPN is also facing a class action in California right now, in fact, after being hit with a similar legal complaint in June 2025.

While NordVPN has been taken to Court over alleged "illegal and deceptive" auto-renewal practices in at least four US states so far.

The Wittels McInturff Palikovic law firm presented legal complaints on behalf of four former NordVPN customers since April 2024 – and now urges all NordVPN users who were charged for a subscription they did not want to come forward.

The same law firm has previously opened investigations into auto-enrollment practices against ExpressVPN, too, alongside Proton VPN and Private Internet Access (PIA). Yet, lawyers filed no lawsuit against these providers.

We have to wait to see what the judges will eventually decide, but these legal actions clearly signal that a change in how VPN firms manage their payment subscriptions may be needed. The question now is whether providers are willing to amend their business model and ditch auto-renewal plans for good.

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• Stream Australian Survivor free on 10Play (AUS restricted)
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• Episodes 7 airs Sunday, Aug 31 2025

You can watch the Survivor Australia 2025 on 10Play – it's streaming for free now ahead of the finale on Sept 2. The free Aussie stream includes catch-up episodes that you won't want to miss as the Tribes (Australia v The World) go head-to-head in Samoa.

Australian platform 10Play is streaming all the episodes live in HD. But can you watch Survivor Australia on 10Play from anywhere? (Quick answer: Yes you can watch now with this VPN (try risk-free)).

If you're looking to watch the free episodes in the US, UK, Canada, Ireland or anywhere else on the planet, here's guide to how to watch Survivor: Australia v The World now...

How to watch Survivor Australia on 10Play

Free streaming platform 10Play is the place to watch Survivor Australia for free.

To watch 10Play: visit the 10.com.au website or download the 10Play app.

10Play is free – but you will need to register to watch and be inside Australia.

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How to watch Survivor Australia on 10Play from anywhere

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What's coming up on Survivor Australia v The World

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You're in for a treat. The final episodes – 7, 8 and 9 – are coming up on Aug 31, Sept 1 and Sept 2. Misaligned interested, doomed couples, contestants switching Tribes and votes going south... it's all coming up.

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Which devices can I watch Survivor Australia on 10Play with?

You can use the 10 app on all of the following devices and platforms:

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Aussie castaways go head-to-head with players from Survivor US, Québec, South Africa, New Zealand and Finland for the chance to be crowned "Sole Survivor and win a cash prize of $250,000." (per 10.com.au)

Over 16 days, 14 players battle it out on the beaches of Samoa and attempt to "Outwit, Outplay and Outlast each other" in what is now one of the most talked-about seasons ever.

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