Bindu Reddy wanted a social app where she could say what she really thought, hear unfiltered responses and tamp down the volume on trolls. Source: CNet
Read MoreScammers drive users to fake verification site that signs them up to adult webcam and erotic video websites. Twitter Card Style: summary In recent weeks, we have noticed spam activity on Tinder claiming to promote safety in online dating in messages to users. This is used as a lure to funnel affiliate money into the
Read MoreSquare Enix has launched a teaser site for the first roleplaying game to arrive on Apple’s wrist-bound gadget. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe country’s Council of Scholars has deemed the augmented reality phenomenon to be un-Islamic, due to the game’s supposedly negative iconography and promotion of gambling. Source: CNet
Read MoreCisco has patched what it called a critical vulnerability in its Unified Computing System (UCS) Performance Manager software that could let an authenticated, remote attacker execute commands. Cisco UCS Performance Manager versions 2.0.0 and prior are affected and the problem is resolved in Cisco UCS Performance Manager versions 2.0.1 and later. UCS Performance Manager collects
Read MoreOver 11,000 people have signed a petition asking Apple not to deploy technology that would allow third parties like the police to use it to disable cameras on user phones under certain circumstances. Apple got a patent for this infrared technology in June and bagging a patent does not necessarily mean that the company is
Read MoreThe Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro will attract more than just athletes and tourists this year. Hackers from across the world will also be on the prowl, trying to exploit the international event. That means visitors to the Olympics and even people watching from home should be careful. Cyberthreats related to the games
Read MoreThe Japanese government recommends keeping cool under the hot sun and not wandering into dangerous areas. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe iPhone maker has been deemed “cutting edge” enough to get a three year exemption from local laws, according to Bloomberg. Source: CNet
Read MoreIt’s hard to believe that HP’s PageWide technology is four-years-old already. The new print head – which as its name implies covers the whole width of a page – helped HP grab the world record for the fastest desktop printer. The Officejet Pro X576dw (and its predecessor, the X551dw) managed to print a whopping 70
Read MoreAir New Zealand wants you to have a safe flight (on it’s airline, of course), and is using celebrities and social media to make that happen. Source: CNet
Read MoreSan Diego Comic-Con celebrates the iconic hero’s 75th anniversary with a giant version of her trusty but unseen mode of transportation. Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Republican National Convention is under constant attack. How cyberdefense firms keep thousands of connected devices safe around the clock. Source: CNet
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