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☆ Google searches are becoming a bigger target of cybercriminals with the rise of 'malvertising'
  + stars: | 2024-09-05 | by ( Cheryl Winokur Munk | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +7 min
Lowe's staff members were targeted via a Google ad for an employee portal claiming to be associated with the retailer. It's not a problem with Google, per se; malicious ads can also show up in queries using other search engines like Microsoft's Bing. "You see something appearing on a Google search, you kind of assume it is something valid," said Stuart Madnick, professor of information technology at MIT Sloan School of Management. Also avoid calling a telephone number listed in a sponsored ad because it could be a fake telephone number. Many privacy browsers have embedded ad blockers; consumers may still see sponsored ads, but they will see fewer of them, which minimizes the chances of malvertising.
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☆ Everyone in Washington is talking about a TikTok ban. But is it really a national security threat?
  + stars: | 2023-03-24 | by ( Brian Fung | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +16 min
However, more than two years after the Trump administration first issued a similar threat to TikTok, evidence remains unclear about whether the app is a national security threat. “Regarding privacy, we also did not see the TikTok app exhibiting any behaviors similar to malware.”TikTok has cited Lin’s research as part of its defense. He also repeatedly noted that TikTok does not collect more user data than most of its peers in the industry. TikTok later confirmed the incident and ByteDance fired several employees who had improperly accessed the TikTok data of two journalists. “And governments around the world are ignoring their duty to protect citizens’ private information, allowing big tech companies to exploit user information for gain.
☆ Lawmakers say TikTok is a national security threat, but evidence remains unclear
  + stars: | 2023-03-21 | by ( Brian Fung | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +13 min
If there’s a risk, it’s primarily concentrated in the relationship between TikTok’s Chinese parent, ByteDance, and Beijing. TikTok has been erecting technical and organizational barriers that it says will keep US user data safe from unauthorized access. “Regarding privacy, we also did not see the TikTok app exhibiting any behaviors similar to malware.”Are there other security concerns? TikTok later confirmed the incident and ByteDance fired several employees who had improperly accessed the TikTok data of two journalists. “And governments around the world are ignoring their duty to protect citizens’ private information, allowing big tech companies to exploit user information for gain.
☆ Cybersecurity Firms Cut Staff as Fears About Economy, Funding Mount
  + stars: | 2022-12-21 | by ( Belle Lin | James Rundle | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: +5 min
Cybersecurity companies have laid off hundreds of workers in recent months, as concerns mount that an economic downturn will delay funding rounds, and squeeze the amounts investors are willing to commit. But cybersecurity companies often run through cash at high rates, analysts say. Newsletter Sign-up WSJ Pro Cybersecurity Cybersecurity news, analysis and insights from WSJ's global team of reporters and editors. In August, email security firm Malwarebytes Inc. laid off around 125 people, or roughly 14% of its global workforce, a spokesperson confirmed. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS How would a layoff at one of your cybersecurity providers affect your security strategy?
☆ 17 tips to speed up Windows 10 and 11, from disabling special effects to managing bloated apps
  + stars: | 2022-12-15 | by ( Dave Johnson | William Antonelli | Freelance Writer | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +14 min
You can eke some extra performance out of your own Windows computer by following NASA's lead. But of course, the best way to speed up any Windows computer is by upgrading the hardware. Here are 17 ways to speed up Windows 10 and Windows 11. To do this, open the Settings app on your computer and click Apps, and then Apps & features. Modern Windows users are lucky, because both Windows 10 and Windows 11 come pre-installed with Windows Defender.
☆ Another tech bubble bursts: 2022 has been brutal for Silicon Valley workers
  + stars: | 2022-11-27 | by ( David Ingram | David Ingram Covers Tech For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com   time to read: +28 min
Gem: 100A maker of recruiting software, the startup cut a third of its workforce Nov. 1, The Information reported. HealthCare.com: 149The health insurance marketplace announced the job cuts Aug. 3, Miami Inno reported, citing state regulatory filings. Fabric: 120The robotics startup said July 13 that it was layoffing off 40% of them, TechCrunch reported, citing company confirmation. It affected about 300 people, the Silicon Valley Business Journal reported, citing company confirmation. Policygenius: 170The online insurance company cut about 25% of its staff, Axios reported June 6, citing company confirmation.
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