Security Hacker leaks data of 2.28 million dating site users Cyber security 101: Protect your privacy from hackers, spies, and the government The best antivirus software and apps The best VPNs for business and home use The best security keys for two-factor authentication How ransomware could get even more disruptive in 2021 (ZDNet YouTube) Homebrew: How to install post-exploitation tools on macOS (TechRepublic) … [Read more...] about Google: North Korean hackers have targeted security researchers via social media
Twitter launches new website to fight ‘fake news’
Spreading of misinformation and fake news on social media platforms has proven to be extremely dangerous. Despite several measures, platforms like Facebook and Twitter haven’t been able to combat it successfully. Now, Twitter has launched a new initiative to do so. Called Birdwatch, the new website will allow people to identify information in Tweets they believe is misleading and write notes that provide informative context. In a blog post, Twitter revealed that this is a pilot project as of now which has been launched in the US only. Keith Coleman, vice product, product, Twitter said in the blog post that in this first phase of the pilot, notes will only be visible on a separate Birdwatch site. “On this site, pilot participants can also rate the helpfulness of notes added by other contributors,” noted Coleman. Coleman explained that these notes are being intentionally kept separate from Twitter for now, while “we build Birdwatch and gain confidence that it … [Read more...] about Twitter launches new website to fight ‘fake news’
The original Celeste now has a sequel you can play in your browser
If you’re not familiar with Pico-8, it’s a “virtual console” that gives developers a framework to build games as if it were actual hardware with defined technical capabilities. Games are limited to 128 x 128 resolution, for example, and a specific 16-color palette, which results in a distinctive look. Games can be accessed through the Pico-8 front end itself or distributed separately. … [Read more...] about The original Celeste now has a sequel you can play in your browser
Google Maps is removing one of its biggest problem for users in India
Google Maps is the most popular navigation app used by smartphone users in India. However, people are mostly forced to use the app in English language as Google’s translation can be unreliable at times and could take to a different place altogether. For non-English users, using Google Maps could be frustrating. For starters, understanding that “एनआईटी from the acronym NIT is pronounced “en-aye-tee”, not as the English word “nit”. Google thinks it's extremely important that to make Google Maps really useful, it needs to more accurately understand local languages. Highlighting the issue, Google explained, “Consider a user in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, who is looking for a nearby hospital, KD Hospital. They issue the search query, કેડી હોસ્પિટલ, in the native script of Gujarati, the 6th most widely spoken language in India. Here, … [Read more...] about Google Maps is removing one of its biggest problem for users in India
The Blade X1 is an affordable 5G phone on Visible’s already cheap rate plan
Visible is doing its best to make itself seen in the mobile industry for having one of the best prepaid plans for those on a budget. Our Joe Maring was actually quite impressed with the offerings and service in his Visible review. The carrier piggybacks on Verizon's nationwide 4G LTE network and recently began to support 5G for Android smartphones on its network, giving customers even faster data for the same $40 price. To celebrate this momentous occasion, Visible has launched its latest smartphone, the Blade X1 5G, built by ZTE with great specs and an affordable price. … [Read more...] about The Blade X1 is an affordable 5G phone on Visible’s already cheap rate plan
