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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.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableOct 4th, 2022

Chinese influence campaigns targeted US voters, research finds

Chinese backed campaigns pushed propaganda and spam content on social media.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

Fraud tactics and the growing prevalence of AI scams

In the first six months of 2024, Hiya flagged nearly 20 billion calls as suspected spam – more than 107 million spam calls everyday. The data showed spam flag rates of more than 20% of unknown calls (calls coming from outside of someone’s address.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024

How to add an email account to Apple Mail on Mac or iOS

For many, the best email app is the one that came on your iPhone, Apple's own Mail app. To get the most use out of the Mail app, you can set it up to have all of your email accounts and addresses in one place in it.To keep all of your emails in one p.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsAug 22nd, 2024

WhatsApp might have figured out a way around its spam problem

WhatsApp is apparently looking into an advanced username process that could potentially solve problems related to spam. The post WhatsApp might have figured out a way around its spam problem appeared first on Phandroid. Setting up a WhatsA.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

GuidePoint Security releases Phishing as a Service

GuidePoint Security has launched a new Phishing as a Service (PhaaS) offering. Phishing remains one of the most common entry points for threat actors – according to CISA, over 90% of successful cyberattacks start with a phishing email. However, man.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 20th, 2024

Apple Card currently offering two new limited time sign up bonuses

Apple has recently started testing new welcome bonuses for Apple Card. The smaller $100 offer is being advertised on social media, while the all time high $300 offer is being sent to targeted users via email. Both offers last through September 3rd......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 18th, 2024

Ex-Twitter staffer wins $600K over Musk’s click-yes-or-resign ultimatum

Elon Musk’s 24-hour email ultimatum unfairly dismissed Twitter staff, court says. Enlarge (credit: Craig T Fruchtman / Contributor | Getty Images Entertainment) Elon Musk had no business sending Twitter employees an em.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

Roundcube flaws allow easy email account compromise (CVE-2024-42009, CVE-2024-42008)

Two cross-site scripting vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-42009, CVE-2024-42008) affecting Roundcube could be exploited by attackers to steal users’ emails and contacts, email password, and send emails from their account. About the vulnerabilities Rou.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 7th, 2024

Explaining color gamuts and color spaces in HDTVs and monitors

What are they and why do they matter. Enlarge (credit: sandergroffen/Getty Images) Back in the 1950s, when color TV was invented, everything was simple. TVs were either color or black-and-white, and you could tell at a g.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 6th, 2024

Email attacks skyrocket 293%

Email attacks have surged by 293% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to Acronis. The number of ransomware detections was also on the rise, increasing 32% from Q4 2023 to Q1 2024. Ransomware remains a top threat f.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 6th, 2024

Make your great ideas happen now: Get up to $700 off with Dell’s top deals

From Canada, Dell's top deals get you $700 off Dell computers, laptops, accessories, and much more. Plus, with a valid student email, you'll save even more!.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 1st, 2024

Health-threat "forever chemicals" removed from water with 3D-printed ceramic ink

Engineers have invented a new way to remove health-harming 'forever chemicals' from water—using 3D printing......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 1st, 2024

Here’s how you can (and can’t) use Apple digital IDs in the real world

9to5Mac is supported by Incogni: Do you want to stop those irritating robocalls and spam from filling up your inbox? Ensure your online privacy with Incogni. Learn why and how here. Support is live in select states for Apple Wallet to securely.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsJul 31st, 2024

Charter failed to notify 911 call centers and FCC about VoIP phone outages

Charter blames error with email notification and misunderstanding of FCC rules. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Tony Webster) Charter Communications agreed to pay a $15 million fine after admitting that it failed to noti.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 30th, 2024

ACE-ing protein detection in single cells

Since the 1950s, researchers have used a famous method invented by Wallace Coulter known as "flow cytometry" to characterize different types of immune cells in research studies and in blood samples from human individuals. This has enabled a much deep.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 30th, 2024

If you love Monty Python, you’ll adore this hilarious new game

If you love British comedy like Monty Python, you'll love Thank Goodness You're Here......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 29th, 2024

Ransomware and email attacks are hitting businesses more than ever before

Misconfigured systems and poor MFA implementations are to blame, Cisco Talos report says......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJul 29th, 2024

Cirrus: Open-source Google Cloud forensic collection

Cirrus is an open-source Python-based tool designed to streamline Google Cloud forensic evidence collection. It can streamline environment access and evidence collection in investigations involving Google Workspace and GCP. The tool simplifies incide.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 29th, 2024

How to update the email linked to your Apple ID

Owning any Apple product at all means you almost definitely have an Apple ID. Whether it be the email attached to your Apple ID being a little outdated or security concerns, changing it is no problem.If your Apple ID email is out of date, the change.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 26th, 2024

Cisco fixes critical flaws in Secure Email Gateway and SSM On-Prem (CVE-2024-20401, CVE-2024-20419)

Cisco has fixed two critical vulnerabilities that may allow attackers to overwrite files on its Secure Email Gateways (CVE-2024-20401) and change the password of any user on its Smart Software Manager On-Prem license servers (CVE-2024-20419). Neither.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024