Instagram To Introduce ‘Take A Break’ Feature
American photo and video sharing social networking service Instagram will introduce new measures to nudge teenagers away from harmful content and encourage them to “take a break,” from the platform, Facebook vice president of global affairs Nick Clegg said on Sunday.
What Is Business Email Compromise (BEC) ?
Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a type of scam targeting companies that conduct wire transfers and have suppliers abroad. It is one of the most financially damaging online crimes. It exploits the fact that so many of us rely on email to conduct business—both personal and...
3 Men Charged with Laundering Proceeds Of A Business Email Compromise Scheme
A federal grand jury returned a superseding indictment charging three individuals with money laundering and aggravated identity theft as part of a business email compromise (BEC) scheme.
High Severity Vulnerability Patched In Access Demo Importer Plugin
This flaw made it possible for authenticated attackers with just subscriber-level access to upload arbitrary files that could be used to achieve remote code execution. On sites with open registration, an anonymous user could easily register and exploit this vulnerability.
Sony To Join TSMC On New $7bn Chip Plant In Japan
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Sony Group are considering joint construction of a semiconductor factory in western Japan amid a global chip shortage.
Facebook Fixes Outage Affecting Instagram And Messenger
he social media giant Facebook said the issues that blocked access to its apps and services for nearly two hours on Friday have been fixed.
Samsung Electronics Announces Earnings Guidance For 3Q 2021
Samsung Electronics today announced its earnings guidance for the third quarter of 2021.
Here’s How To Install Windows 11 On Unsupported CPUs
If you’re currently seeing “This PC doesn’t currently meet Windows 11 system requirements” or “The processor isn’t currently supported for Windows 11,” there’s a Microsoft-approved registry hack that should instantly make it better.
Netflix To Edit Phone Numbers Out Of Squid Game Following Prank Calls
The streaming giant Netflix says it will edit out a phone number that appears in its hit series Squid Game after a woman said she was deluged by calls to her mobile phone.
Twitter Testing Prompts To Warn Users Before Potentially ‘Intense’ Conversation
The microblogging site Twitter is testing new prompts on iOS and Android that warn before users jump into a conversation that could get heated.
Samsung Developer Conference 2021 Will Showcase Company’s Platform & Ecosystem Strategies
Samsung Electronics has announced its keynote speakers and program for the Samsung Developer Conference 2021 (SDC21), which will be held on October 26th. The annual conference, fully virtual this year, will bring together developers and creators to shape the future of consumer experiences.
Who Is Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen? Here’s Everything You Need To Know
In three hours of congressional testimony Tuesday, Haugen accused Facebook of intentionally refusing to make changes to its algorithms because it put "profits" before people. She is urging US lawmakers to act swiftly. "I came forward at great personal risk because I believe we still...
Apple Adds ‘Find My’ Support To AirPods Pro, AirPods Max
Tech giant Apple has rolled out 'Find My' support to its AirPods Pro and AirPods Max headphones with a new firmware update.
Telegram Gains 70M New Users After Facebook Outage
Cloud-based instant messaging service Telegram gained a “record” of 70 million new users on Monday, as Facebook experienced a nearly six-hour-long outage across its services.
Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco Announces New Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative
Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco announced today the launch of the department’s Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative, which will combine the department’s expertise in civil fraud enforcement, government procurement, and cybersecurity to combat new and emerging cyber threats to security of sensitive information and critical systems.
Instagram Turns 11! Happy Birthday, Instagram. Here Are Top 10 Most-Loved Posts!
Instagram, an American photo and video sharing social networking service owned by Facebook, turns 11 years today.
Google To Auto-Enroll 150 Million Users In 2SV By 2021
Tech giant Google is planning to auto-enroll an additional 150 million Google users in 2SV and require 2 million YouTube creators to turn it on by the end of 2021.
The Telegraph Exposes 10 TB Database With Subscribers Info
Security researcher Bob Diachenko has discovered the unprotected database of Telegraph, one of the UK’s largest newspapers and online media outlets, that has exposed internal logs, full subscriber names, email addresses, device info, URL requests, IP addresses, authentication tokens, and unique reader identifiers.
Apple Adds New Feature To Report App Store Scams
Tech giant Apple has added a new-and-improved version of its "Report a Problem" button which will now let users directly report a scammy app from its listing in the App Store.
Interpol Launches New Cyber Awareness Campaign
Interpol has launched a new cyber awareness campaign that will alert the public to key tactics behind today’s major cyberthreats, highlighting that #JustOneClick can make all the difference when it comes to protecting your computer systems, networks, and personal information from cybercriminals.
