Month: August 2020
Twitch teams up with streamers for ‘Chat’s Choice Awards’ show
Twitch plans to close out the summer with a new award show that will let fans vote on their favorite games and viral moments of the last several months. It’s called Chat’s Choice Awards, and will kick off September 3, at 5pm PT. Twitch will give out… Source
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Former Uber security chief charged with paying hush money to cover up 2016 hack
Uber’s former security chief has been charged with obstruction of justice for trying to hide a data breach from the Federal Trade Commission and Uber management, according to a statement from the Department of Justice. Joseph Sullivan, who was Uber’s chief security officer from April 2015 to November 2017, allegedly…
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Adobe Lightroom iOS update permanently deleted users’ photos
A recent update to the Adobe Lightroom app permanently deleted some iOS users’ photos and presets, an Adobe rep confirmed on the Photoshop feedback forums. Adobe has since corrected the issue, which was first spotted by PetaPixel, but not before draw… Source
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Linux users no longer safe from this up-and-coming DDoS botnet null
An up-and-coming DDoS botnet known for infecting Windows devices and using them to mine cryptocurrency has now been ported to Linux. The malware behind the botnet has been given the name Satan DDoS by its creators but security researchers have taken to referring to its as Lucifer in order to…
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Netflix is re-creating iconic Stranger Things sets in LA, and you can drive your car through them
Netflix on Thursday announced the launch of a unique Stranger Things immersive theater production it’s calling a “drive-into experience,” in which it’s transforming a series of buildings in downtown Los Angeles into what is effectively a cross between a theme park and a live theater show. The central hook: you…
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How to detect and prevent identity fraud null
Technology is changing the way people do business but, in doing so, it increases the risks around security. Identity fraud is especially on the rise. In fact, it’s estimated this type of fraud has doubled in just the last year. And, while the banking sector may be the juiciest target…
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