Netflix has announced they will be cracking down on accounting sharing, although they won’t be making any changes at this point. How will this affect you?
Microsoft Warns ATP Customers About Latest Windows 10 Update
The cumulative update for Windows 10 could bring harm to the Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection service according to a Microsoft warning.
Google Announced 5 New or Improved Devices this Week
At the Made by Google event, Google announced the new Pixel 4, new Nest Mini smart speaker, new Nest Wi-Fi, Pixel Buds upgrade, and a new Pixelbook Go.
Apple Denies It Uses “Fraudulent Website Warning” to Spy on Users
Apple offers a “Fraudulent Website Warning” when a user tries to view a website that is not secure. It sends information to Google and China’s Tencent, but it’s not sending data to China.
Apple’s AirPods’ Batteries Die After a Few Years and Cannot Be Replaced
Now being learned is that when the batteries in Apple AirPods die out, they can’t be fixed or repaired. Your only choice is to buy a new pair, unless you’re in warranty.
World Economic Forum Says Facial Recognition Technology Needs Controls on Use
The World Economic Forum believes there needs to be some rules in place for the use of facial recognition technology, especially regarding governmental use.
Hospitals Under Ransomware Attack Can Only See Critical Patients
It’s no surprise that hospitals are under constant cyber-attack, and the new wave of ransomware attacks left them unable to take in new patients. Here are the details.
iPhone Tough Enough to Survive Fall from Airplane
A pilot leaned out the window of his plane and dropped his iPhone. Thirteen months later it was recovered in working condition, minus the microphone.
New iPhone Users Will Get Warned After Non-Apple Screen Replacements
Apple has issued a warning after the release of the iPhone 11 that users will receive warnings on their phones if they replace a cracked screen by a third-party repair.
Increase in Illegal Boosters Threatens Mobile Signals in Rural Areas
Rural areas that already struggle to pick up a mobile signal are being threatened by an increase in illegal boosters, leading to a Catch-22.
New Linux Cryptojacker Can Mask CPU Usage and Fake Network Activity
Skidmap is a Linux-based cryptojacker which mines cryptocurrency on Linux machines, and Skidmap has features that make it hard to locate and stop.
Your MRIs, X-rays, and CT Scans Could Be Easily Accessible Online
For at least 5 million people, when they’re getting X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans, they are not protected files, meaning anyone could get their hands on them.
Employees Say Amazon Tweaked Search Algorithm to Favor Its Own Products
People who have worked for Amazon claim the company worked on that algorithm to boost their own brand, such as Kindles, Echoes, etc.
Apple’s New iPhone Pricing Encourages Users to Buy More Often
Apple introduced its new iPhones along with new pricing plans that seem to be a way to encourage people to go go back to updating every few years.
Apple Accuses Google of “Stoking Fear Among All iPhone Users”
Apple has released a statement calling out Google for creating a “false impression” and “stoking fear among all iPhone users with news of a mass attack.
More than a Billion Android Phones Could Be Hacked with a Text Message
A major security flaw in Androids has left over a billion devices vulnerable to such a hack, allowing them to be hacked by just one text message.
YouTube Agrees to New Protections for Children and to $170 Million Fine
Google, the parent company of YouTube, has agreed to provide new protections for children and also to pay a $170 million fine as a settlement.
Instagram Working on Separate Messaging App: Threads. Is This Necessary?
Instagram is developing yet another messaging app: Threads. This app will be a way to share a message with just your closest friends. Is it necessary?