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TikTok flooded by 'Elon Musk' cryptocurrency giveaway scams
TikTok is flooded by a surge of fake cryptocurrency giveaways posted to the video-sharing platform, with almost all of the videos pretending to be themes based on Elon Musk, Tesla, or SpaceX.
- SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
- 02:34 PM
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Google Chrome tests Microsoft Edge-like Read Aloud feature
Google Chrome is set to enhance its user experience on the desktop by adding a "read aloud" function, currently available for testing in the Canary version. While its initial rollout might seem basic, it gets the job done.
- SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
- 03:45 PM
- 1
Microsoft Edge is losing tablet-friendly "Web Select" feature
Microsoft's Edge browser, known for its innovative features, is now shedding one of its most applauded functions, Web Select.
- SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
- 03:18 PM
- 0
WhatsApp rival Telegram gets Crypto wallet integration
Telegram, the widely used messaging app, has unveiled an integrated crypto wallet feature, allowing users to effortlessly access their cryptocurrency holdings.
- SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
- 02:56 PM
- 0
BlackCat ransomware hits Azure Storage with Sphynx encryptor
The BlackCat (ALPHV) ransomware gang now uses stolen Microsoft accounts and the recently spotted Sphynx encryptor to encrypt targets' Azure cloud storage.
- SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
- 10:11 AM
- 0
The Week in Ransomware - September 15th 2023 - Russian Roulette
This week's big news is the extortion attacks on the Caesars and MGM Las Vegas casino chains, with one having already paid the ransom and the other still facing operational disruptions.
- SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
- 05:54 PM
- 0
Retool blames breach on Google Authenticator MFA cloud sync feature
Software company Retool says the accounts of 27 cloud customers were compromised following a targeted and multi-stage social engineering attack.
- SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
- 03:15 PM
- 2
Google extends security update support for Chromebooks to 10 years
Google has announced the Auto Update Expiration (AUE) date will be extended from 5 years to 10 for all Chromebooks, guaranteeing a decade of monthly security updates.
- SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
- 12:05 PM
- 0
Google pays $93M to settle Android tracking lawsuit in California
California's Attorney General announced today that Google will pay $93 million to settle a privacy lawsuit alleging it violated the U.S. state's consumer protection laws.
- SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
- 09:57 AM
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ORBCOMM ransomware attack causes trucking fleet management outage
Trucking and fleet management solutions provider ORBCOMM has confirmed that a ransomware attack is causing recent service outages that prevent trucking companies from managing their fleets.
- SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
- 09:33 AM
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TikTok slapped with $368 million fine over child privacy violations
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined TikTok €345 million ($368 million) for violating the privacy of children between the ages of 13 and 17 while processing their data.
- SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
- 09:05 AM
- 8
Bing Chat AI is down, affecting Windows Copilot and more
Bing Chat, the famous ChatGPT-powered chatbot that allows users to converse with various personalities and topics has connectivity issues worldwide.
- SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
- 07:36 AM
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MGM casino's ESXi servers allegedly encrypted in ransomware attack
An affiliate of the BlackCat ransomware group, also known as APLHV, is behind the attack that disrupted MGM Resorts' operations, forcing the company to shut down IT systems.
- SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
- 06:52 PM
- 2
Auckland transport authority hit by suspected ransomware attack
The Auckland Transport (AT) transportation authority in New Zealand is dealing with a widespread outage caused by a cyber incident, impacting a wide range of customer services.
- SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
- 04:09 PM
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Windows 11 Snipping Tool gets OCR support to copy text from images
Microsoft has added text recognition support to the latest Snipping Tool build, allowing users to select and copy text from screenshots.
- SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
- 02:04 PM
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Caesars Entertainment confirms ransom payment, customer data theft
Caesars Entertainment, self-described as the largest U.S. casino chain with the most extensive loyalty program in the industry, says it paid a ransom to avoid the online leak of customer data stolen in a recent cyberattack.
- SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
- 12:58 PM
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