Day: May 24, 2021

Apple patches macOS flaw exploited by malware to secretly snap screenshots

Bug can also be abused to record audio and video, access files – and iOS, iPadOS updated, too Apple has patched a hole in macOS that has been exploited by malware to secretly take screenshots on victims’ Macs.… …read more Source:: Register


US issues do-not-travel advisory for Japan, which hosts the Olympics in 2 months – CNET

Team USA says it’s “confident” it can still safely compete in the Tokyo Olympic Games. …read more Source:: CNet


Scientists partially restore blind man’s vision with breakthrough gene therapy – CNET

The case marks the first time sight has been partially restored using optogenetics, a type of biological research aimed at controlling nerve cells via light. …read more Source:: CNet


Eurovision 2021: Italy passes drug test after winning Grand Final – CNET

An Italian rock and roll band brought home the Eurovision trophy after nabbing the public’s vote. …read more Source:: CNet


American Express Fined for Sending Millions of Spam Messages

British regulators ruled that Amex sent 4 million nuisance emails to opted-out customers. …read more Source:: Threatpost


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China Will Likely Ban All Bitcoin Mining Soon

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Bitcoin took investors on another rollercoaster ride over the weekend after a top regulator in China announced a crackdown on mining, a new tack in the country’s ongoing fight against the cryptocurrency. The government will “crack down on bitcoin mining and trading behavior and resolutely prevent…


Best cooler in 2021: Keep everything icy cold

We all know the best adventures require food and drink. Thankfully, 2021 features some of the best coolers to keep everything fresh during the summer months. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Netflix: 40 best movies to watch this week – CNET

A host of movies, including My Week with Marilyn, are leaving the streamer this week. …read more Source:: CNet


Florida, in a First, Will Fine Social Media Companies That Bar Candidates

Florida on Monday became the first state to regulate how companies like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter moderate speech online, by imposing fines on social media companies that permanently bar political candidates in the state. From a report: The law, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, is a direct response to Facebook’s and Twitter’s bans of former…