Discover Daily by Perplexity The RedNote App’s Boom in the US, FBI Hacked Computers to Uninstall Malware, and Gaia Sky Scan Completed
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Jan 18, 2025 In a striking twist, RedNote has surged in popularity as TikTok users flock to this new platform, amassing over 700,000 new users in just two days. On the cybersecurity front, the FBI has executed a monumental operation, removing harmful PlugX malware from thousands of American computers, ingeniously turning the malware's self-delete feature against it. Meanwhile, the European Space Agency celebrates the successful completion of the Gaia mission, which has transformed our view of the Milky Way with a vast array of data soon to be released.
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RedNote's Rise
- RedNote, a Chinese app, has gained 700,000 US users amidst TikTok's potential ban.
- This highlights the volatile landscape of social media and users' adaptability.
FBI's Cybersecurity Operation
- The FBI, in collaboration with French authorities and Sekoia.io, neutralized PlugX malware on 4,000+ US systems.
- This demonstrates proactive cybersecurity measures against state-sponsored cyberattacks.
Gaia's Legacy
- The Gaia Space Telescope concluded its 11-year sky-scanning mission, mapping two billion celestial objects.
- Gaia's data will be released in stages, with the final catalog expected by the end of the decade.