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.....»»
How to recall an email in Gmail if you accidentally sent it
Have you ever sent an email you instantly regretted? Our guide shows you how to recall an email in Gmail and offers tips on adjusting the Undo Send feature......»»
In depression treatment trials, placebo effect is growing stronger
As with placebo pills, time is making placebo magnetic stimulation more effective. Enlarge / A decent placebo setup for transcranial magnetic stimulation is difficult to distinguish from actual treatment. (credit: Monty Rakusen).....»»
YouTube to remove popular tier from its offerings
Popular European tier YouTube Lite is being retired in a surprise email today. We talk about the ins and outs of this secret YouTube tier. The post YouTube to remove popular tier from its offerings appeared first on Phandroid. Today, YouTu.....»»
Florida pays python hunters to clear the Everglades. Ten years later, is it working?
Monsters slither throughout the crooked mangroves and serrated sawgrass of Florida's Everglades, 20 feet long and up to 200 pounds of sinewy muscle built by devouring everything in their path......»»
Portable device instantly detects illegal drugs with 95% accuracy
An ultraportable, low-cost device invented by researchers at the University of Bath proves highly successful at detecting synthetic cannabinoids (SCs, e.g. "Spice," K2)......»»
Email forwarding flaws enable attackers to impersonate high-profile domains
Sending an email with a forged address is easier than previously thought, due to flaws in the process that allows email forwarding, according to a research team led by computer scientists at the University of California San Diego. The issues research.....»»
Microsoft just made Outlook a lot easier to use
The latest update for Microsoft Outlook is set to resolve the existing size limitation when it comes to file sharing within the email service......»»
Gmail is turning email into a more casual experience
It appears that Google is working on new features for Gmail that will make sending emails feel more casual. The post Gmail is turning email into a more casual experience appeared first on Phandroid. These days with everyone texting each ot.....»»
Hacker uses Flipper Zero to spam iPhone users with fake Bluetooth pop-ups
Apple has implemented a lot of useful technologies in its devices to make it easier to pair them with certain Bluetooth accessories, such as AirPods and AirTags. However, some hackers are now using these same technologies to annoy iPhone users. With.....»»
Hornetsecurity releases 365 Total Protection Plan 4 for Microsoft 365 to protect email communications
Hornetsecurity has launched its Plan 4 “Compliance & Awareness” solution of 365 Total Protection Suite, offering a higher level of defence and compliance with new AI tools, security awareness service, and permission management for Microsoft 365......»»
Spam is up, QR codes emerge as a significant threat vector
85% of phishing emails utilized malicious links in the content of the email, and spam emails increased by 30% from Q1 to Q2 2023, according to a VIPRE report. Information technology organizations also overtook financial institutions (9%) as the most.....»»
Deprived teens with poor learning skills at greatest risk from email scams, says expert
Disadvantaged teenagers are at greater risk of email scams and need better protection, according to an international study published in the British Journal of Educational Studies......»»
Microsoft"s Integration of Python in Excel Revolutionizes Data Analytics
Explore how Python in Excel is changing the data analytics game. Get advanced tools directly in Excel and usher in a new era of spreadsheet power. Continue reading........»»
Block spammers and scammers with a RoboKiller subscription
TL;DR: As of Aug. 25, you can get a three-year subscription to RoboKiller Spam Call and Text Blocker for just $49.97 (reg. $119.88) in the Mashable Shop — that's 59% off.It’s not just that spam calls and texts are annoying. It’s tha.....»»
Judge tears apart Republican lawsuit alleging bias in Gmail spam filter
Gmail isn't a common carrier and is protected by Section 230, judge rules. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | pagadesign) A federal judge yesterday granted Google's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Republican Nation.....»»
Gmail will lock important settings behind a pop-up 2FA challenge
Changes to email forwarding or filters will soon demand you verify who you are. Enlarge / Gmail's security pop-up to change a setting (left) and the more dramatic warning you'll get if someone fails a 2FA attempt. (credit: Googl.....»»
Cybercriminals turn to AI to bypass modern email security measures
Cybercriminals employ artificial intelligence (AI) to create complex email threats like phishing and business email compromise (BEC) attacks, while modern email security systems use AI to counter these attacks, according to Perception Point and Oster.....»»
Excel gets containerized, cloud-based Python analytics and visualization powers
Visualization and analytics tools available in preview, but may be paywalled. Enlarge / If this kind of thing raises your eyebrows, there's a whole lot more inside a ribbon bar for you. (credit: Anaconda) If you’re dec.....»»
Organizations invest in AI tools to elevate email security
To counteract new and emerging threat methods enhanced by artificial intelligence, specialized email security vendors are leveraging a synergy of AI and human insights to enhance email security, according to IRONSCALES and Osterman Research. Cybercri.....»»
Zimbra users in Europe, Latin America face phishing threat
ESET researchers have uncovered a mass-spreading phishing campaign aimed at collecting Zimbra account users’ credentials. Zimbra Collaboration is an open-core collaborative software platform, a popular alternative to enterprise email solutions. Abo.....»»