Getting more spam texts and emails? Here’s how to fix it
With so many technologies available to block spam, why are you still getting spam emails and texts? We asked professionals their thoughts on spam to find out......»»
Reddit mods fear spam overload as BotDefense leaves “antagonistic” Reddit
Mod-made tool claims to have banned 144,926 spambot accounts. Enlarge / There could soon be much more of this on Reddit. (credit: Getty) The Reddit community is still reckoning with the consequences of the platform's API.....»»
Jony Ive Linn turntable design debuts, replacing plastic with aluminum… for $64K
An email initially rejected as spam led to a partnership that has seen a new Jony Ive Linn turntable design, as part of the high-end British audio company’s 50th anniversary celebrations … more… The post Jony Ive Linn turntable design debuts.....»»
Microsoft denies massive user data breach - here"s all we know so far
A hacking collective claims to have stolen 30 million Microsoft accounts, emails, and passwords - but is it legit?.....»»
Researcher investigates undocumented prehistoric languages through irregularities in current languages
Language can be a time machine—we can learn from ancient texts how our ancestors interacted with the world around them. But can language also teach us something about people whose language has been lost? Ph.D. candidate Anthony Jakob investigated w.....»»
Virgin Media customers worry emails gone for good
Some have lost access to their inboxes, and the firm cannot say when it will be fixed......»»
Torrent of image-based phishing emails are harder to detect and more convincing
The arms race between scammers and defenders continues. Enlarge / Man hand holding a mobile phone with QR code. (credit: Getty Images) Phishing mongers have released a torrent of image-based junk emails that embed QR cod.....»»
This elite Meta Quest 2 freebie could be waiting in your inbox
Meta Quest 2 owners, rush to your emails! You might’ve just been granted a free Meta Quest 2 Elite Strap accessory to take your VR gaming to the next level......»»
DuckDuckGo browser beta for Windows bakes in a lot of privacy tools
No extensions yet, but it can fight spam, tracking, and YouTube's algorithm. Enlarge / By using DuckDuckGo's built-in Duck Player, you should be able to avoid both advertisements and having your YouTube recommendations be affecte.....»»
There"s a new gen AI tool to help workers spot malicious emails
Purge BEC attacks and phishing emails from your workplace with Themis Co-pilot for Microsoft Outlook......»»
WhatsApp is now allowing users to automatically silence pesky spam calls
WhatsApp has announced that they are rolling out an update that will allow users to automatically silence calls from unknown numbers. It can sometimes be a bit scary and worrying when you receive a call from an unknown number. More often.....»»
iPhone Live Voicemail: How to use and turn off/on in iOS 17
iPhone Live Voicemail is a new feature arriving with iOS 17 that will help with the growing problem of spam calls as well as deciding when you want/need to answer from callers you do know. Follow along for how to use and turn off/on iPhone Live Voic.....»»
How to automatically delete iPhone 2FA code texts with iOS 17
A seemingly small update with iOS 17 that turns out to be very useful is the ability to have your iPhone clean up 2FA text messages on its own. Here’s how to auto delete iPhone verification codes with iOS 17. more… The post How to automatically.....»»
Gmail’s new AI feature is ready to help you write emails on iOS and Android
As Google pushes its Workspace Labs features for users, Gmail has now received the long-awaited Help Me Write function (via 9to5Google). As of now, this … The post Gmail’s new AI feature is ready to help you write emails on iOS and Android ap.....»»
Musk stiffing Google could unleash yet more abuse on Twitter, report says
Musk's top priorities seem to be cutting costs and removing spam bots from DMs. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) In what might be another blow to the stability of Twitter's trust and safety effor.....»»
Match Group removes 44 spam accounts every minute
Match Group, the parent company of dating apps like Tinder, Hinge, Match, and others, announced today that every minute, it removes 44 spam accounts on average across its portfolio. Further, nearly 5 million bot and spam accounts have been removed be.....»»
LinkedIn launches generative AI tool to write ad copy
LinkedIn today launched a generative AI tool called AI Copy Suggestions to help advertisers draft texts for their ad campaigns. LinkedIn today launched a generative AI tool called AI Copy Suggestions to help advertisers draft texts for their ad c.....»»
How fraudsters undermine text passcodes
Malicious bots are taking new forms – a burst of spam and scam text messages led to 18,000+ consumer complaints at the FCC last year. One of the newest scams – artificial inflation of traffic (AIT) – targets the SMS authentication codes sent by.....»»
Cybercriminals use legitimate websites to obfuscate malicious payloads
According to Egress, the evolving attack methodologies currently used by cybercriminals are designed to get through traditional perimeter security. “The evolution of phishing emails continues to pose a major threat to organizations, emphasizing the.....»»
Unique "bawdy bard" act discovered, revealing 15th-century roots of British comedy
An unprecedented record of medieval live comedy performance has been identified in a 15th-century manuscript. Raucous texts—mocking kings, priests and peasants; encouraging audiences to get drunk; and shocking them with slapstick—shed new light o.....»»
Phishers use encrypted file attachments to steal Microsoft 365 account credentials
Phishers are using encrypted restricted-permission messages (.rpmsg) attached in phishing emails to steal Microsoft 365 account credentials. “[The campaigns] are low volume, targeted, and use trusted cloud services to send emails and host conte.....»»