Ransomware Attacks Hit Record 300 Million In 1st Half Of 2021: SonicWall
A new report from SonicWall found that attempted ransomware attacks skyrocketed in the first half of 2021, with 304.7 million attempted attacks seen by the company.
Multiple Vulnerabilities Patched In WordPress Download Manager
The Wordfence Threat Intelligence Team found two separate vulnerabilities, including a sensitive information disclosure as well as a file upload vulnerability which could have resulted in Remote Code Execution in some configurations on WordPress Download Manager, a WordPress plugin installed on over 100,000 sites.
Telegram Expands Group Video Call Feature To 1K Users
Telegram has expanded its group video calling feature that now allows up to 1,000 people to join a group video call.
Twitter Launches Competition To Find Biases In Its Image-Cropping Algorithm
The microblogging site Twitter said it will launch a competition for computer researchers and hackers to identify biases in its image-cropping algorithm after a group of researchers previously found the algorithm tended to exclude Black people and men.
Google To Block Logins On Old Android Version Starting September
Starting in late September 2021, Android users running version 2.3.7 i.e. Gingerbread and lower will no longer be able to log in to their Google accounts.
Amazon Fined €746 Million Over EU Privacy Violations
Online shopping giant Amazon has been hit with a record-breaking €746 million fine by Luxembourg’s Commission Nationale pour la protection des données (CNPD), an independent public agency established to monitor the legality of the collection and use of personal information, for alleged GDPR violations regarding how it performs targeted behavioral advertising.
Intel Announces New Xeon W-3300 Processors
Built for advanced workstation professionals, Intel Xeon W-3300 processors offer uncompromised performance, expanded platform capabilities, and enterprise-grade security and reliability in a single-socket solution.
Snapchat Fixes Crashing Issue In iOS Devices
Popular social media app Snapchat experienced a massive outage globally early on Friday as more than 129,000 users in the US, Mexico, Europe and Australia reported experiencing with logging in.
NSA Issues Guidance On Securing Wireless Devices In Public Settings
the Cybersecurity Information Sheet, “Securing Wireless Devices in Public Settings” today to help National Security System (NSS), Department of Defense (DoD), and Defense Industrial Base (DIB) teleworkers identify potential threats and minimize risks to their wireless devices and data.
Windows 11 Now Has Its First Beta Release
Tech giant Microsoft has released the first beta of Windows 11, available to those enrolled in its Windows Insider Program.
How To Block Unwanted Site From Your Router
At some point, you might want to block certain websites, permanently or temporarily. You might be a parent or a business manager that wants to hide dangerous, unproductive, or inappropriate sites from your children/employees. Alternatively, you may be a self-employed worker who needs to control their own productivity.
Airtel Join Hands With Kaspersky To Ensure Security For Internet Users
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky partnered with Bharti Airtel to ensure instant security for internet users in
Samsung Electronics Reorganizes Governance Committee Into Sustainability Committee
The Board of Directors of Samsung Electronics today approved the reorganization of its Governance Committee into the Sustainability Committee, and further expanded its duties and oversight.
Spotify Now Has 165 Million Paid Subscribers
Spotify announced that it now has 165 million premium subscribers and 365 million monthly active users.
Sony Has Sold 10 Million PS5 Consoles
Sony has now sold more than 10 million PS5 consoles.
iPhone Sales Hit Record $39.6 Billion In June Quarter: Apple
Apple announced financial results for its fiscal 2021 third quarter ended June 26, 2021. The Company posted a June quarter record revenue of $81.4 billion, up 36 percent year over year, and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $1.30.
YouTube Shorts Surpasses 15 Billion Daily View
YouTube Shorts has surpassed 15 billion daily views.
Instagram Expanded Its Reels To 60 Seconds
Facebook-owned photo and video-sharing social networking service Instagram has expanded its Reels to 60 seconds.
TikTok Adding New Live Video Feature For Both Creators And Viewers
TikTok, a video-sharing social networking service owned by Chinese company ByteDance, has announced a slew of new live video features coming to the popular video app platform for both creators and viewers, including scheduled “events,” picture-in-picture support for iOS and Android, and group live streams with two users.
UC San Diego Health Discloses Data Breach After Cyber Attack
UC San Diego Health has disclosed a data breach after the compromise of some employees’ email accounts.
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