Month: August 2022
The FTC is suing ‘free’ TurboTax
Audio player loading… The maker of popular tax software platform TurboTax is facing a major legal battle with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over claims it misled customers. Parent company Intuit is facing an FTC lawsuit over false advertising concerning its “free” platform, which the body claims has become less…
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How to pause your home Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is essential in most homes these days. From streaming your entertainment and music to making it possible to work from home, we rely on Wi-Fi for many of today’s modern conveniences. But sometimes, you just need it to stop. This is particularly true for parents. I recently wrote about…
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SaaS platforms are facing more phishing attacks than ever
Audio player loading… Cybercriminals are increasingly turning towards legitimate Software-as-a-Service (SaaS (opens in new tab)) solutions to launch, distribute, and advertise their campaigns, security researchers have reported. Unit 42, the cybersecurity arm of Palo Alto Networks, has published a report which found the abuse of such services soared by 1,100%…
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Scammers created a deepfake of top Binance exec to steal crypto funds
Audio player loading… A new high-end cryptocurrency scam is using AI-powered deepfakes to scam victims out of their money. For a crypto start-up, having their tokens listed on global hub Binance is typically one of its initial major goals, giving them much-needed legitimacy, as well as exposure to a huge…
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The Nintendo Switch is Denuvo’s next DRM target
Denuvo, an anti-cheat and DRM (digital rights management) software that has become synonymous with performance issues, is coming to Nintendo Switch games in an attempt to block users from emulating games on PC. The service claims the new software has “no impact on the gaming experience.” Denuvo’s software currently comes…
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HyperX is now in the monitor game
HyperX is expanding into monitors with the announcement of two models designed for gamers who want a minimalist desk setup. The most unique thing about these monitors is that they each include a desk mount and versatile monitor arm, which let you customize exactly how you want to arrange the…
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