‘We know all about you’ – MoviePass CEO admits to tracking users
“We watch where you go afterwards,” Mitch Lowe said at an industry forum. “We know all about you.” Continue reading ‘We know all about you’ – MoviePass CEO admits to tracking users
Author Archives: Lisa Vaas
Facebook photos expose “sick” couple as food poisoning fakers
Thanks to happy Facebook holiday photos, fraudsters have lost their compensation battle with holiday company Tui. Continue reading Facebook photos expose “sick” couple as food poisoning fakers
“Prince Charming” is a happily married, gay, identity theft victim
Former BBC producer Steve Bustin has had it with the scammers who’ve stolen his photos to try to woo women online. Continue reading “Prince Charming” is a happily married, gay, identity theft victim
“Big Bitcoin Heist” sees 600 Icelandic servers stolen
Police arrested 11 people but haven’t found the hardware, which is worth nearly $2 million. Continue reading “Big Bitcoin Heist” sees 600 Icelandic servers stolen
Terrorist social media posts should be removed within an hour, says EC
The internet bigwigs say it could do more harm than good as they balance fast illegal content removal with protection of users’ rights. Continue reading Terrorist social media posts should be removed within an hour, says EC
Bill Gates: Cryptocurrencies killing people in “fairly direct way”
It’s also “super risky” over the long term, he said in a Reddit Ask Me Anything session. Continue reading Bill Gates: Cryptocurrencies killing people in “fairly direct way”
Facebook’s see yourself bald app: extreme hackers or extreme hoax?
Facebook’s latest hoax warns that “extreme hackers” are selling our data on the “black market.” Continue reading Facebook’s see yourself bald app: extreme hackers or extreme hoax?
Don’t fall for fake iTunes and App Store messages
Apple posted a new guide with tips on distinguishing official emails from phishing attempts that are getting more convincing all the time. Continue reading Don’t fall for fake iTunes and App Store messages
Equifax finds ANOTHER 2.4 million Americans hit by breach
…meanwhile, a new study says half of us haven’t checked our credit reports or scores since the breach. No time like the present! Continue reading Equifax finds ANOTHER 2.4 million Americans hit by breach
27% of under-18s have been sexted, and it’s on the rise
A meta-analysis found that youth who willingly sext within a relationship report it as a positive experience. Unauthorized sexting is where it gets ugly. Continue reading 27% of under-18s have been sexted, and it’s on the rise