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Thwarting attackers in their favorite new playground: Social media

For years, LinkedIn has been utilized by threat actors looking to refine their attacks. From simple spear-phishing attacks to reconnaissance, the professional networking site has provided a fertile field to harvest data and enhance criminal tactics,.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecuritySep 14th, 2022

Forza Horizon 4 will be delisted in December after one final update

Forza Horizon 4 is getting one more series before it's removed from digital storefronts in December, Playground Games announced......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News11 hr. 51 min. ago

Mapping media bias: How AI powers a new media bias detector

Every day, American news outlets collectively publish thousands of articles. In 2016, according to The Atlantic, The Washington Post published 500 pieces of content per day; The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal more than 200......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News16 hr. 19 min. ago

Extreme wildfires are on the rise globally, powered by the climate crisis

Wildfires are the new "polar bear," routinely used by the media to epitomize the climate crisis and the threat of major natural hazards. This is despite most fire on Earth being harmless, even ecologically beneficial......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News17 hr. 19 min. ago

Dollars and scents: How the right smells can encourage shoppers to buy healthier foods

Imagine walking down the aisle of your local grocery store. The scent of mixed herbs catches your attention, mentally transporting you to a kitchen filled with the aroma of your favorite home-cooked meal......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News17 hr. 19 min. ago

Some people never listen to politicians, no matter what they say—we wanted to find out why

As politicians on all sides jostle for votes on July 4, the British electorate is faced with an avalanche of politically related materials and debate through all forms of media outlets......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News17 hr. 51 min. ago

How can we get dads to work less and do more around the house?

Would more dads work fewer hours if other dads decided to do the same? Would paid parental leave prompt them to do more around the house? How do social norms affect inequalities within the labor market? Researcher Dr. Max van Lent investigates......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News17 hr. 51 min. ago

We know social media bans are unlikely to work. So how can we keep young people safe online?

A war has erupted around young people's use of social media and it is messy. In the United States, surgeon general Vivek Murthy has recommended cigarette packet-like warnings for platforms like Instagram to remind teens and parents social media "has.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News17 hr. 51 min. ago

Robots steal jobs from unions—study shows decline in unionizations

Collective bargaining is a fundamental pillar of the European social model. In Italy, over the decades, unions have ensured wage increases commensurate with productivity growth and a gradual improvement in working conditions. Today, however, they are.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News17 hr. 51 min. ago

Ransomware disrupts Indonesia’s national data centre, LockBit gang claims US Federal Reserve breach

Ransomware attackers wielding a LockBit variant dubbed Brain Cipher have disrupted a temporary national data center facility which supports the operations of 200+ Indonesian government agencies and public services. The attackers are asking for a $8 m.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated News21 hr. 19 min. ago

The 8 best subwoofers for 2024: add boom to your movie or music room

If you’re looking for some extra thump in your home theater system, we recommend investing in a subwoofer. Here are seven of our favorite models for 2024......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 25th, 2024

Researcher: Culturally diverse teens greatly benefit from social media—banning it would cause harm

There is currently a bipartisan push from state and federal governments to introduce laws in Australia banning young people under 16 from accessing social media platforms. Politicians are citing fears that minors are exposed to harmful or inappropria.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

US military launched a secret anti-vax campaign in the Philippines—here"s why one researcher isn"t surprised

Reuters recently published the bombshell report that in the spring of 2020, the US military began a social media disinformation campaign in the Philippines that aimed to undermine China's influence in the country by casting doubt on the effectiveness.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

Facial recognition linked to close social bonds, not social butterflies

Do you have trouble recognizing faces, or do you never forget a face? The better you are at facial recognition, the more supportive relationships you are likely to have, regardless of your personality type......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

Social media warning labels and school cell phone bans: Do they unlock better youth mental health?

This week, the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy called for health warnings on social media for younger users. This recent call follows an earlier Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health, also published by the Surgeon General......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 23rd, 2024

Apple may be in talks with Meta to add another generative AI provider to iOS 18

Add another name to the list — Apple has reportedly spoken to Meta about integrating the social media giant's generative artificial intelligence tech.Adopting Meta may have implications for Apple AI privacyFor the last six months, there's been deba.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 23rd, 2024

Your favorite video game doesn’t need a remake

The video game industry is in the midst of a remake craze, but does every classic game really need one?.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 23rd, 2024

Only Murders in the Building goes Hollywood in new season 4 image

Our favorite podcasting trio is heading to the West Coast in a new image from Only Murders in the Building season 4......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

This air fryer oven is normally $170 — today it’s $60

Prepare your favorite foods in a healthier and more efficient way with the Bella Pro Series 6-Slice Air Fryer Oven, on sale today for just $60 at Best Buy!.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

Fable: release date window, trailers, gameplay, and more

Fable 4 was announced at the 2020 Xbox Games Showcase. Here's what we know about the next installment in the Fable series, now helmed by Playground Games......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

Apple Intelligence and other features won’t launch in the EU this year

iPhone Mirroring and SharePlay screen sharing will also skip the EU for now. Enlarge / Features like Image Playground won't arrive in Europe at the same time as other regions. (credit: Apple) Three major features in iOS.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024