Who invented ‘spam email’? Monty Python, unwittingly.
In 1937, Hormel introduced the world to Spam, a canned meat that gained huge global popularity. Spam basically became an A-list celebrity of the food world. Some 30-something years later, Monty Python turned the spongy canned meat into an unwitting h.....»»
Gmail: Google is reportedly adding an AI voice feature
Gmail's Help Me Write feature might soon have voice support according to a user who discovered the beta test. Google's AI-assisted email drafting feature might soon come with voice support. "Help Me Write" is a new Gmail feature that uses gener.....»»
Trello data breach exposes over 15 million user email addresses
In a significant cybersecurity incident, Trello, the popular project management tool, was at the center of a data breach in January.Trello suffers data breachAn extensive user data cache was scraped from the platform and surfaced for sale on a well-k.....»»
Organizations need to switch gears in their approach to email security
Email security risks remain high with 94% of organizations experiencing incidents in the past 12 months, according to Egress. Inbound email incidents primarily took the form of malicious URLs, attacks sent from a compromised account, and malware or r.....»»
Attackers can steal NTLM password hashes via calendar invites
A recently patched vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook (CVE-2023-35636) that can be used by attackers to steal users’ NTLM v2 hashes can be exploited by adding two headers to an email carrying a specially crafted file, security researcher Dolev.....»»
Here’s how to stop robocalls and spam calls on your iPhone in 2024
Receiving endless robocalls and spam calls disrupts your day and violates your privacy. Incogni, a dedicated personal data removal service, ends the invasive hassle. more….....»»
Google search is losing the fight with SEO spam, study says
Study finds "search engines seem to lose the cat-and-mouse game that is SEO spam." Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Getty Images) It's not just you—Google Search is getting worse. A new study from Leipzig University, Bauha.....»»
3 ways to combat rising OAuth SaaS attacks
OAuth attacks are on the rise. In December, the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team observed threat actors misusing OAuth apps to take over a cloud server and mine cryptocurrency, establish persistence following business email compromise and launch sp.....»»
Copilot’s most exciting Office features will cost $20 a month
Microsoft's new Copilot Pro subscription lets anyone with Microsoft 365 or Office use AI for document summaries, email responses, and data analysis......»»
Flipping the BEC funnel: Phishing in the age of GenAI
For years, phishing was just a numbers game: A malicious actor would slap together an extremely generic (and usually poorly-written) email and fire it out to thousands of recipients in the hope that a few might take the bait. Over time, however, as s.....»»
How to recall an email in Outlook on Windows and Mac
Recalling a message is one of the most useful features of Microsoft Outlook. Here's how to recall an email you didn't mean to send in Outlook on desktop......»»
Verizon to pay up to $100 per customer in its $100 million settlement
Verizon is expected to pay some of its customers $100 each in a settlement. If you’re one of the eligible customers, you should receive an email. The post Verizon to pay up to $100 per customer in its $100 million settlement appeared first on Phand.....»»
How to send a text from email using iPhone, Verizon, and more
Find yourself needing to send a text but don't have your phone on you? Learn how to send texts from your email account using any carrier by following our guide......»»
HEY Calendar adds an unexpected feature to get approved on the App Store
We recently reported that App Store Review rejected HEY Calendar, a new app from Basecamp, for the same reason that led to HEY Email being rejected from the App Store in 2020. This time, to get HEY Calendar approved by Apple, Basecamp has added an un.....»»
Review: Dough Spectrum One with edge-to-edge Gorilla Glass – is it a true Studio Display competitor? [Video]
I first learned about the newest version of the Dough Spectrum One from an email sent to me by the company’s CEO, Konstantinos Karatsevidis. The email contained the subject line: Is This the Studio Display Killer for Gamers and Mac Users Alike?.....»»
Hey Calendar approved by App Review after tongue-in-cheek Apple history calendar addition
Hey faced another App Review battle with its Calendar app, but was ultimately approved despite not getting reader status like Netflix.Hey CalendarFighting with App Review is nothing new for Hey, as Apple previously blocked updates to Hey Email for no.....»»
AirDrop cracked by China, revealing phone number and email address of sender
In a significant breach of Apple’s privacy measures, a new report says that AirDrop was cracked by the Chinese government, to reveal the phone number and email address of senders. The anonymity of AirDrop was one of the reasons it has been commo.....»»
Slow the scroll: Users less vigilant about misinformation on mobile phones, study finds
Mobile phones pack a lot of information into pocket-sized devices, which is why users may want to slow down the next time they're scrolling through social media or checking email on a mobile app. People process information more efficiently, but tend.....»»
Apple opening retail locations early on Feb. 2 for Apple Vision Pro demos
Apple has announced that it will open its brick-and-mortar Apple Store locations early on February 2 for Apple Vision Pro demos — but there may be lines given that the demos are first-come first-served.Vision Pro cIn an email sent on Monday, Apple.....»»
Uncovering the hidden dangers of email-based attacks
Email-based attacks have evolved beyond traditional spam and phishing attempts. Cybercriminals now employ sophisticated tactics such as spear-phishing, whaling, and business email compromise (BEC), posing a significant threat to businesses of all siz.....»»
Apple is blocking a new HEY app, and DHH isn’t having it (again)
App Store Review is blocking another Basecamp camp, and David Heinemeier Hansson isn’t happy. It happened in 2020 with the iOS app for their Hey email service. This time, it’s the standalone Hey Calendar app that Apple says violates App Store rul.....»»