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Microsoft identifies a destructive malware operation targeting multiple Ukrainian orgs; the malware looks like ransomware but lacks a ransom recovery mechanism — - Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) — Microsoft Digital Security Unit (DSU) — Microsoft 365 Defender Threat Intelligence Team
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| José Adorno / 9to5Mac: |
Gurman: Apple's headset will likely cost $2,000+ and have two CPUs, one on par with the M1 Pro, two 8K displays, and an interchangeable prescription lens option — A Friday report indicated that Apple was having trouble with its rumored AR/VR headset due to overheating, camera …
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| Mark Gurman / Bloomberg: |
Sources: Apple will expand CarKey availability beyond BMW by this summer, starting with Hyundai's Genesis line; a look at potential Apple headset names — As Apple Inc.'s first mixed-reality headset runs behind schedule, here's a look at what the company could name the product.
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| James Ball / Rolling Stone: |
The UK government hires ad agency M&C Saatchi to run a publicity campaign criticizing Meta's plans to make Messenger end-to-end encrypted by default — The Home Office has hired a high-end ad agency to mobilize public opinion against encrypted communications — with plans that include some shockingly manipulative tactics
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| FingerprintJS Blog: |
A flaw in Safari 15's IndexedDB API can leak browser activity and user identifiers, like Google ID, to other sites; Apple was alerted of the flaw on November 28 — DISCLAIMER: FingerprintJS does not use this vulnerability in our products and does not provide cross-site tracking services.
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| Lauren Thomas / CNBC: |
Recent filings from Walmart, including seven US trademark applications, indicate a possible plan to develop and offer virtual goods, NFTs, and a cryptocurrency — - Walmart appears to be venturing into the metaverse with plans to create its own cryptocurrency and collection of NFTs.
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| Ofir Dor / Globes Online: |
Israeli cybersecurity firm Pentera, formerly Pcysys, raises a $150M Series C led by K1 Investment Management at a $1B valuation, bringing total funding to $190M — The Israeli company's platform tests IT infrastructures, reveals risk and creates a surgical remediation plan …
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| Toby Sterling / Reuters: |
Apple will let dating app developers in the Netherlands offer alternative payment options, complying with an order to do so by January 15 or face fines — Apple said on Saturday it would allow developers of dating apps in the Netherlands to offer non-Apple payment options to their users … | Charles McDermid / New York Times: |
A look at Cambodia's embrace of China's authoritarian internet surveillance model, as the country is set to launch a National Internet Gateway on February 16 — Under a new decree, all web traffic will be routed through a government portal. Rights groups say a crackdown on digital expression is about to get worse.
Tweets: @jojjeols, @andreasharsono, @nytimes, @alfonslopeztena, @lauralthornton, and @nytimesbusiness
| Mihai Maganu / CrowdStrike Blog: |
Analysis: malware targeting Linux operating systems, commonly deployed in IoT devices, rose 35% in 2021 YoY; three malware families made up 22%+ of the total — - Malware targeting Linux systems increased by 35% in 2021 compared to 2020 — XorDDoS, Mirai and Mozi malware families accounted … | Filipe Espósito / 9to5Mac: |
Sources: Apple is uncertain about using a glass back for the 2022 iPad Pro, and is testing a larger glass Apple logo on the iPad Pro's back for MagSafe charging — Apple is expected to introduce new iPad Pro models this year - previous rumors suggested that the company had been experimenting …
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Macworld, iMore, TechRadar, Macworld, Philip Elmer‑DeWitt, iThinkDifferent, ZDNet, Engadget, Redmond Pie, Tom's Guide, Forbes, Digital Trends, Cult of Mac, Notebookcheck.net, and PhoneArena. Tweets: @filipeesposito
| Becky Sullivan / NPR: |
A month-old ransomware attack on Kronos' workforce management software has disrupted ~8M US employees' payroll; Kronos is aiming for a fix by the end of January — A month-old ransomware attack is still causing administrative chaos for millions of people, including 20,000 public transit workers … Sponsor Posts
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