Month: May 2020
This critical Android bug allows malware to masquerade as legitimate apps
Researchers have discovered a serious flaw in the ubiquitous Android operating system that allows malware to masquerade as legitimate applications and deceive users into divulging sensitive data. Identified by security firm Promon, the malware (dubbed Stranghogg 2.0) infects devices via an illegitimate download and, once onboard, can perform malicious activities…
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Twitter’s first fact-check of Trump was a gutless one
On Tuesday afternoon, Twitter did something new: It fact-checked the president. The company added “get the facts” links to two of Donald Trump’s tweets that claimed mail-in ballots would lead to widespread election fraud. Those links lead to a page t… Source
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How to Create a Home Meditation Space
You can’t leave your house, so you may as well leave your body. At least for a while. Source
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Virgin Orbit provides more details about what went right with its first launch demo
Virgin Orbit performed a demonstration of its full launch system on Monday, and while it didn’t go quite as planned, with the mission cut short just a few seconds after Virgin’s LauncherOne separated from its Cosmic Girl carrier aircraft, the company says it still learned a lot – and a…
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Open banking investment higher in the UK than any other European country
Open banking, which allows consumers and small to medium-sized businesses enjoy more financial freedom and get a better deal, is on the increase according to new data released today. Tink, the open banking platform, reveals that financial institutions in the UK are ramping up their investments in open banking. The…
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Xiaomi Mi TV stick is real – it looks sleeker than the Mi Box 4K
Two weeks ago, there were rumours of Xiaomi launching a new Mi TV Stick which could do exactly what the recently launched Mi Box 4K can. Now, it appears as if the new and slicker looking device does exist and should launch in the coming months. And credit for satiating…
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