This talk will probably make you a bit angry. You might be upset with some of Mitch Altman’s views or his hyperbole in describing them. Or you might be upset because you totally agree with his views and feel the same disappointment he does with many (ab)uses of technology. Either way, the point of his…
Anatomy of a Rental Phishing Scam
Jeffrey Ladish writes: I was recently the (unsuccessful) target of a very well-crafted phishing scam. As part of a housing search a few weeks ago, I was trawling craigslist and zillow for rental opportunities in the SF bay area. I reached out to a beautiful looking rental place to inquire about a tour. Despite my…
The top health and wellness events to attend in 2020 – CNET
Want to take a vacation that’s good for your body and soul? Go to one of these events. …read more Source:: CNet
Friends HBO Reunion Special is back on track, Matthew Perry hints – CNET
Could we BE any more excited? …read more Source:: CNet
RobbinHood Kills Security Processes Before Dropping Ransomware
Attackers deploy a legitimate, digitally signed hardware driver to delete security software from machines before encrypting files. …read more Source:: DarkReading
France Fines Apple $27.4 Million For Slowing iPhone Software
French authorities on Friday said tech giant Apple has agreed to pay $27.4 million for failing to inform users that software updates to older iPhone models could slow down the device, according to French media. From a report: Le Parisien reported it was the highest fine for fraud ever imposed by the consumer watchdog. The…
Oscars 2020: All live-action shorts are strong, but this one deserves to win – CNET
Voyeurs, orphans and a donkey with a payload illuminate stirring global stories of hurt and hope. …read more Source:: CNet
Does our Motorola Razr fold test mean this phone won’t last a year? Not quite – CNET
The FoldBot was back to put Moto’s latest foldable phone to the test, but after 27,000 cycles, we had to pull the plug. …read more Source:: CNet
Birds of Prey review: Harley Quinn gets the joyous DC adventure she deserves – CNET
A wonderful cast of characters and spectacular action sequences prove the DC Extended Universe doesn’t have to depend on its most famous superheroes. …read more Source:: CNet
US Appeals Court Will Not Reconsider Net Neutrality Repeal Ruling
A U.S. appeals court said late on Thursday it will not reconsider an October ruling that largely upheld the repeal of landmark net neutrality rules, rejecting requests by 15 U.S. states, and tech and advocacy groups. From a report: The Federal Communications Commission in December 2017 reversed Obama-era rules prohibiting internet service providers (ISPs) from…
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