Google hit with $5.1b fine in EU’s Android antitrust case
This could mean the end of free Android. In the meantime, Google plans to appeal. Continue reading Google hit with $5.1b fine in EU’s Android antitrust case
Author Archives: Lisa Vaas
Automated money-laundering scheme found in free-to-play games
The scammers automatically created iOS accounts with valid email accounts, then automatically used stolen cards to buy and resell stuff. Continue reading Automated money-laundering scheme found in free-to-play games
21-year-old spy tool developer faces prison
Luminosity RAT sold for as little as $39.99 and could spy, steal passwords, mine cryptocurrency, and launch DDoSes. Continue reading 21-year-old spy tool developer faces prison
“Astoundingly stupid” Kodak (not really) Bitcoin miner bites the dust
Deemed a scam from its CES debut, Kodak says KashMiner was never licensed, and its promised payouts portrayed ignorance of how Bitcoin works. Continue reading “Astoundingly stupid” Kodak (not really) Bitcoin miner bites the dust
Guy jailed for refusing to unlock phones
The phones are new, he said, and he can’t remember the passcodes. Continue reading Guy jailed for refusing to unlock phones
Twitter shutters accounts linked to US election hacking
The move comes after special counsel Robert Mueller’s indictment of 12 Russians believed to have used the accounts as fronts in US election hacking. Continue reading Twitter shutters accounts linked to US election hacking
Facebook refuses to remove fake news, but will demote it
Facebook last week grappled with journalists’ questions about how serious its fight against fakery is, given it puts up with InfoWars. Continue reading Facebook refuses to remove fake news, but will demote it
Twitter pops a lot of famous people’s follower bubbles
It wiped out accounts locked due to misbehavior, obliterating about 4 followers for non-famous mortals and millions for the glitterati. Continue reading Twitter pops a lot of famous people’s follower bubbles
Ex-Apple engineer charged with stealing self-driving car secrets
He was arrested on his way to China to start a job at autonomous vehicle start-up Xiaopeng Motors, Apple said in court documents. Continue reading Ex-Apple engineer charged with stealing self-driving car secrets
Facebook ordered to let grieving mother in to dead daughter’s account
The girl’s parents want access to her account to see if her death was the result of cyberbullying. Continue reading Facebook ordered to let grieving mother in to dead daughter’s account