Don"t click on that Twilio message - it could be a scam
Twilio was compromised, and users are being targeted with phishing emails......»»
SSH vulnerability exploitable in Terrapin attacks (CVE-2023-48795)
Security researchers have discovered a vulnerability (CVE-2023-48795) in the SSH cryptographic network protocol that could allow an attacker to downgrade the connection’s security by truncating the extension negotiation message. The Terrapin at.....»»
Online shoppers more likely to click ads with curvy designs and spend more money, says study
As you shop online, you may be drawn to digital ads with curvy designs without even realizing it. According to a new study from the University of South Florida, consumers click on curvy call-to-action buttons, such as "Shop Now" or "Add to Cart," at.....»»
1Password’s one-click logins and secure online shopping now 40% off for the holidays
1Password is now offering folks a chance to secure a yearly subscription to its wonderful password management and online security system at 40% off. 1Password is an indispensable tool for managing the multitude of passwords and login credentials all.....»»
How an overlooked study over a century ago helped fuel the Colorado River crisis
When it comes to the Colorado River, history often repeats itself—but it doesn't have to. That's the take-home message from CU Boulder hydrologist Shemin Ge, who will present a little-known piece of history from the river this Thursday at the Ameri.....»»
Bitdefender Scamio helps users verify fraudulent online schemes
Bitdefender unveiled Bitdefender Scamio, a complimentary scam detection service designed to help users verify fraudulent online schemes delivered by email, embedded links, text, and instant messaging through collaboration with a chatbot powered by AI.....»»
Replacing "you" with "we" can make a message less threatening, and less likely to be censored
Ever been in a situation where you just can't get your message across? New research by Zakary Tormala and Mohamed Hussein suggests that you might want to rethink which pronouns you deploy......»»
DataVisor integrates SMS customer verification into its platform
DataVisor announced the expansion of its end-to-end platform capabilities with the integration of SMS customer verification for fraudulent transactions. This new offering, powered by Twilio technology, provides customers with enhanced fraud protectio.....»»
Week in review: Booking.com hotel booking scam, Kali Linux 2023.4 released
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Advanced ransomware campaigns expose need for AI-powered cyber defense In this Help Net Security interview, Carl Froggett, CIO at Deep Instinct, dis.....»»
Is the Facebook algorithm bypass a scam? Or is it a hack?
No, you can't bypass the Facebook algorithm by copying and pasting a post. Not then, not now. It's just not how things work......»»
Amazon and Hyundai will have to sort out the finer points of car selling
If Amazon can bundle the tumultuous process of buying a car in its simple and familiar click-to-buy shopping experience, then it will solve a complex puzzle the industry has dealt with since the pre-pandemic online shopping boom......»»
New modular flow platform for improved SuFEx click chemistry
Researchers at the Flow Chemistry group of the University of Amsterdam's Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences have developed a modular flow chemistry platform for a safe and efficient execution of SuFEx (Sulfur(VI) Fluoride Exchange) click ch.....»»
iTunes Movies and TV Shows app discontinued with new Apple TV update
As first reported in October, Apple will discontinue the standalone iTunes Movies and iTunes TV Shows apps on the Apple TV box, starting with tvOS 17.2 The warning message seen above has started appearing in the release candidate version of tvOS 17.2.....»»
Max announces an ASL version of "Barbie" coming soon
Honoring the inclusive message of the film, Max is releasing an ASL interpreted version of the blockbuster hit 'Barbie.' Barbie is coming to dreamhouses nationwide, as Max announces the blockbuster film will be released to streaming on Dec. 15......»»
Booking.com customers targeted in hotel booking scam
Scammers are hijacking hotels’ Booking.com accounts and using them as part of a hotel booking scam aimed at tricking guests into sharing their payment card information. “Customers of multiple properties received email or in-app messages f.....»»
Health is finally a priority at COP28. Will it spur faster climate action?
Arianne Teherani has a loud, clear message for the negotiators at COP28: "Climate change is undermining human health, fundamentally, all over the world, right now.".....»»
Elon Musk responds to Apple and others who paused advertising on X: ‘Go fu*k yourself’
Earlier this month, Apple and a number of other companies made the decision to pause advertising on X (formerly known as Twitter). Elon Musk has now directly responded to those companies with a vulgar message: “Go fu*k yourself.” more….....»»
Apple to bridge message divide - but keeps green bubbles
The tech giant confirms it will introduce support for a new messaging standard on iPhones from 2024......»»
Big data play a huge role in US presidential elections. Do they have the same impact in Australia?
A key reason Barack Obama won the 2012 U.S. presidential election was his campaign's use of "big data" to target specific voters. His team created multiple versions of ads aimed at niche audiences, taking care to test every message......»»
No, you don"t need to pay to install Google Bard - it"s a malware scam
Google fights back against scammers using Bard to lure SMBs into installing malware.....»»
Zelle finally caves after years of refusing to refund scam victims
Zelle now shielding users from the most reported scam in payments. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) After scammers spent years swiping hundreds of millions from Zelle users by inducing people to author.....»»