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How The FCC Is Cracking Down On Robocallers

There were four billion robocalls a month in 2020, but the FCC is working to cut down on those numbers. There were four billion robocalls a month in 2020, but the FC.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  slashgearJul 17th, 2022

YouTube is cracking down on ad-blockers — 3 videos and you"re out

YouTube is blocking users that are running ad-blockers in a "small experiment globally" that shuts the freeloaders down after 3 videos with an aim to drive more subscribers to YouTube Premium for their ad-free experience.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 30th, 2023

The clue is in the glue: Study shows how plants hold it together during growth

An obscure aquatic plant has helped to explain how plants avoid cracking up under the stresses and strains of growth......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 23rd, 2023

Netflix"s password crackdown leads to massive subscription spike

Ever since Netflix announced it would start cracking down on password sharing, the movie streaming company has received a lot of blowback from customers. But, the numbers don't lie: The unpopular move from Netflix seems to have worked in the com.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsJun 11th, 2023

Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown has really worked out — for Netflix

Netflix seems to be making out great since cracking down on password-sharing between users in the United States. The great exodus of customers from the … The post Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown has really worked out — for Netflix.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsJun 9th, 2023

Robocalls claiming voters would get “mandatory vaccines” result in $5M fine

Black people targeted with conspiracy theory about voting and mandatory vaccines. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | adamkaz) The Federal Communications Commission issued a $5.1 million fine against pro-Trump robocallers wh.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 7th, 2023

Penetration tester develops AWS-based automated cracking rig

Building a custom cracking rig for research can be expensive, so penetration tester Max Ahartz built one on AWS. In this Help Net Security interview, he takes us through the process and unveils the details of his creation. What motivated you to under.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 30th, 2023

48 states sue phone company that allegedly catered to needs of robocallers

Avid Telecom routed billions of illegal robocalls despite warnings, AGs allege. Enlarge Nearly every US state yesterday sued a telecom company accused of routing billions of illegal robocalls to millions of US residents.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 24th, 2023

Netflix is finally implementing its password sharing policy in the US

Netflix has finally implemented its password sharing policy in the US, meaning that users who have been sharing passwords all this while will no longer be able to do so. Netflix is cracking down on password sharing, but for a while, those.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsMay 24th, 2023

Netflix Starts Cracking Down On Password Sharing In The US

Netflix users in the United States are now facing an unpopular reality: stop sharing your account with people outsides of your home or start paying extra. Netflix us.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  slashgearRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2023

The Netflix crackdown on password sharing in the US has arrived

Netflix has been working towards cracking down on password sharing in the United States for a while, and has now introduced a new fee to share your account with somebody that lives outside your household.Netflix logoIndividual accounts matter to Netf.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2023

The White House is looking at cracking down on employee monitoring tools

US workers, employers, and developers all asked to share their own experiences with employee monitoring tools......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2023

Netflix reportedly lost 330,000 subscribers in Spain following password-sharing crackdown

Earlier this year, Netflix started cracking down on password sharing in Spain. Anyone sharing their Netflix account must pay a €5.99 ($6.57) fee per month … The post Netflix reportedly lost 330,000 subscribers in Spain following password-shar.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsApr 26th, 2023

Cracking the case of mitochondrial repair and replacement in metabolic stress

Scientists often act as detectives, piecing together clues that alone may seem meaningless but together crack the case. Professor Reuben Shaw has spent nearly two decades piecing together such clues to understand the cellular response to metabolic st.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 20th, 2023

Meet PassGAN, the supposedly “terrifying” AI password cracker that’s mostly hype

AI cracking is on par with conventional methods, but you'd be forgiven for thinking otherwise. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) By now, you’ve probably heard about a new AI-based password cracker that can.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 12th, 2023

Terrifying study shows how fast AI can crack your passwords; here’s how to protect yourself

Along with the positive aspects of the new generative AI services come new risks. One that’s surfaced is an advanced approach to cracking passwords called PassGAN. Using the latest AI, it was able to compromise 51% of passwords in under one minute.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsApr 7th, 2023

Google cracks down on predatory loan apps

Action comes after borrowers report blackmail attempts by lenders. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Google is cracking down on predatory loan apps by cutting off their access to “sensitive” data including debtors’ co.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 6th, 2023

FCC cracks down on spammy text messages

The Federal Communications Commission is cracking down on spammy text messages with new rules for telecom companies, citing a surge of consumer complaints in recent years tied to unwanted robotexts......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMar 17th, 2023

First visible-light induced simultaneous cleavage of C-C and C-N bonds with polyoxometalate photocatalyst

Cracking carbon bonds is a notoriously difficult problem, but it may hold the key to generating greener, more sustainable chemicals. A Chinese research team achieved the first visible-light-promoted simultaneous cleavage of carbon-carbon and carbon-n.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMar 7th, 2023

Good news! Netflix is about to get cheaper for some of you

While Netflix might be cracking down on password sharing, the good news is that for some of you, Netflix might actually end up costing less. The post Good news! Netflix is about to get cheaper for some of you first appeared on Phandroid. Ma.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2023

Some Galaxy Z Fold 3 screens are cracking faster than expected

According to some user reports, it seems that some Galaxy Z Fold 3 displays are cracking faster than expected. The post Some Galaxy Z Fold 3 screens are cracking faster than expected first appeared on Phandroid. The problem with foldable ph.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2023