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Army's YouTube and Twitter accounts hacked
The British Army says it is investigating after its Twitter and YouTube accounts were hacked. Videos on cryptocurrency using images of billionaire businessman Elon Musk appeared on the YouTube channel. The Twitter feed appeared to retweet several posts related to NFTs - a type of electronic artwork for investment. The Army confirmed the "breach", saying it took information security &q ... Read more
2022-07-03 20:09:38
MPs call for UK ban on two Chinese CCTV firms
A group of 67 MPs and Lords have called on the government to ban the sale and use of Hikvision and Dahua surveillance equipment in the UK. Supporters range across the parties and include Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey and four ex-Conservative ministers. Reports have linked the two companies with human rights violations in China. The BBC asked both firms for comment. Hikvision accused anti-CCTV &qu ... Read more
2022-07-03 20:09:16
TikTok National Security Concerns Resurface: What You Need to Know
A key regulator and lawmakers in DC are sounding the alarm again over allegations that TikTok shares data with China. Popular video app TikTok is once again in the crosshairs of the US government, as a high-ranking regulator and a group of lawmakers re-surface national security concerns that the China-based service may pose. On Friday, the company responded to a letter signed by nine Republic ... Read more
2022-07-01 20:28:59
Samsung's Galaxy S22 Shouldn't Need an FE Model: Here's Why
From the super-sized Galaxy S22 Ultra to the pocketable Galaxy Z Flip 3 and wallet-friendly Galaxy A series, Samsung already has a dizzying selection of phones to choose from. But there's one way Samsung could simplify things: Skip the Galaxy S22 FE. Don't get me wrong; the $700 Galaxy S21 FE (short for "fan edition") has plenty going for it. When I reviewed the phone in January, I was ... Read more
2022-07-01 20:28:39
Coinbase Says It Doesn't Sell Customer Data After ICE 'Geo Tracking' Contract Surfaces
Leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has a contract to provide US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, with data analysis tools to help investigate financial crimes, and one of the features offered is raising some eyebrows. The deal with ICE was reported last year, but the full documents surfaced this week via a Freedom of Information Act request by watchdog organization Tech Inquiry, ... Read more
2022-07-01 20:28:05
Missing cryptoqueen: Is Dr Ruja Ignatova the biggest Bitcoin holder?
With cryptomarkets in turmoil, files seen by the BBC suggest an unlikely Bitcoin investor may have also lost a fortune - "the missing cryptoqueen", Dr Ruja Ignatova. The scammer disappeared in 2017 as her cryptocurrency OneCoin was at its height - attracting billions from investors. Fraud and money-laundering charges in the US have led to her becoming one of the FBI's 10 most wanted fug ... Read more
2022-07-01 20:25:27
Default Windows 10 Settings You Should Change Right Now
If you're not upgrading your computer to Windows 11, you can still improve your experience by changing these default settings. Microsoft launched Windows 11, its latest operating system, last October. The OS reached broad deployment earlier this year after a staggered rollout spanning half a year, meaning it's now ready for all compatible computers. (Here's how to download it if you're ready.) Ho ... Read more
2022-07-01 03:37:04
Best Crypto Exchanges for July 2022: Buy, Sell and Trade Bitcoin, Ether and More
Manage your crypto transactions with these top exchanges that make it simple to buy and sell coins and tokens. Cryptocurrency markets continue to evolve and grow, even during one of the biggest price crashes the industry has seen yet. While governments are stepping up their efforts to regulate crypto, scams continue to plague crypto investors. It's more essential than ever to find a trusted and ... Read more
2022-06-30 20:09:04
Twitter Could Take These Steps to Slow Viral Misinformation, Researchers Say
Social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are rife with misinformation that can easily go viral. One study looked at millions of tweets and found that a handful of steps could be taken to slow the spread of false information on Twitter. Researchers with the University of Washington Center for an Informed Public found that combining multiple measures -- including deplatformin ... Read more
2022-06-30 20:08:32
Period-Tracking Apps Are Just the Start of Post-Roe Data Concerns
The privacy policies of period-tracking apps were subjected to intense scrutiny last week after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, but security specialists say women's concerns about data collection should extend far beyond apps related to reproductive health. Following the ruling, which ended nearly 50 years of federally protected abortion rights, near-immediate bans and restrictions beg ... Read more
2022-06-30 20:08:03