Day: September 23, 2020

Gaming Industry Hit With 10B+ Attacks In Past Two Years

Criminals scored big with credential stuffing and web app attacks, yet many gamers seem unfazed. …read more Source:: DarkReading


Zoom’s new tools let you rearrange and pin multiple videos – CNET

The features are designed to make the platform more accessible to all. …read more Source:: CNet


Senators Introduce Bipartisan ‘Unplug Internet Kill Switch Act of 2020,’ Preventing a President From Denying Access To the Internet

Yesterday, U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced the bipartisan ”Unplug the Internet Kill Switch Act of 2020” (S. 4646), which would help protect Americans’ First and Fourth Amendment rights by preventing a president from using emergency powers to unilaterally take control over or deny access to the internet…


It’s the year of Linux on the… ThinkPad as Lenovo extends out-of-the-box Ubuntu support to nearly 30 machines

PCs for suited penguins Lenovo is expanding pre-installed Linux support to more of its machines in a bid to court the sizable developer pound.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Face Shields Ineffective at Trapping Aerosols, Says Japanese Supercomputer

Plastic face shields are almost totally ineffective at trapping respiratory aerosols, according to modelling in Japan, casting doubt on their effectiveness in preventing the spread of coronavirus. From a report: A simulation using Fugaku, the world’s fastest supercomputer, found that almost 100% of airborne droplets of less than 5 micrometres in size escaped through plastic…


Best video doorbell cameras of the year – CNET

Find out which smart video doorbells are the best of the best. …read more Source:: CNet


Sling TV launches Watch Party feature with text and video chat – CNET

Customers can tune into live programming with up to three other people. …read more Source:: CNet


Samsung’s less expensive Galaxy S20 FE is ‘very much a response’ to the pandemic – CNET

The Korean tech giant’s $700 phone — $300 less than the regular S20 — comes as the pandemic prompts demand for less expensive devices. …read more Source:: CNet


China Says It Won’t Approve TikTok Sale, Calls It ‘Extortion’

The September 20 deadline for a purported TikTok sale has already passed, but the parties involved have yet to settle terms on the deal. ByteDance and TikTok’s bidders Oracle and Walmart presented conflicting messages on the future ownership of the app, confusing investors and users. Meanwhile, Beijing’s discontent with the TikTok sale is increasingly obvious….


Amazon’s new ‘Climate Pledge Friendly’ program aims to help you find green products – CNET

Products must meet one or more of 19 sustainability certifications to qualify for the “Climate Pledge Friendly” label. …read more Source:: CNet