Month: March 2021
Microsoft Exchange flaws now being used by hackers around the world Privacy
Security researchers have discovered over ten different hacking groups actively exploiting the zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange email server, despite the company’s initial attempts to play down the cyberattacks. Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC), first detected the vulnerabilities being exploited by a Chinese state-sponsored threat actor dubbed Hafnium. ESET researchers…
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Beeple sold an NFT for $69 million
Until October, the most Mike Winkelmann — the digital artist known as Beeple — had ever sold a print for was $100. Today, an NFT of his work sold for $69 million at Christie’s. The sale positions him “among the top three most valuable living artists,” according to the auction…
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Microsoft make its election security systems available in more countries Networks
Microsoft has opened up its AccountGuard service to individuals and organizations in over two dozen democracies, with an eye on upcoming elections in different parts of the world. Microsoft AccountGuard is a security platform specially designed for users in the political space, helping to shield them from cybersecurity threats. “Today,…
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Google Meet update crams more people into your mobile video calls
Google Meet's group video chats have had a tile layout on large screens since the start of the pandemic, but you've had to endure a far less practical (and less egalitarian) view if you wanted to participate on your phone. No more — Google is… Source
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Happening today: Attend TechCrunch’s free Miami meetup to hear how to raise money from Miami investors
In just a few hours, we’re going to (virtually) meet up in the Magic City, Miami. Since we first let you know about our new Spotlight series, we’ve gotten a ton of registrations and some amazing submissions for our pitch-off. The small event features three segments: networking, a pitch-off, and…
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Facebook is testing a way for creators to make money through Stories: sticker ads
Facebook introduced Stories to its platform four years ago, mostly as a way to encourage people to post content that wasn’t highly produced or necessarily photogenic. Now, it’s giving some users a chance to make money through that content. The company announced a test today that’ll allow some creators to…
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