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New study reveals criminal abuses of Twitter. Surprised?
A new study reveals how cybercriminals are abusing Twitter via tech support scams, command-and-control (C&C) operations and data exfiltration. Read more…
Month: July 2019
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Can network operators really capture the next wave?
A press release with the title ‘Network Operators to benefit from an additional $120 billion from Value Added Services by 2024’ Read more…
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The omni-channel identity conundrum for OSS/BSS
Customers now have multiple engagement options (omni-channel) and form factors to resolve issues, yet they all represent different OSS/BSS challenges. Read more…
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Chinese gaming giant revives plans to IPO Grindr gay dating app
Chinese gaming company Beijing Kunlun Tech says it would revive plans for an initial public offering (IPO) of popular gay dating app Grindr. Read more…
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Huawei warnings on growth despite half-year revenue surge
Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies warned a US trade blacklisting will impact short-term revenue growth, even as its half-year revenue surged 23%. Read more…
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Security firm releases flawed blockchain to help educate hackers
Despite their supposed security, there are still many exploitable vulnerabilities that can compromise a blockchain. Read more…
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Blogger escapes death penalty for apostasy on Facebook
A Mauritanian blogger condemned to death in 2014 for apostasy over a Facebook post about Islam has been freed after serving five years in jail. Read more…
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Is GDPR impacting online revenue? That’s the wrong question
The real question isn’t whether tough privacy laws like GDPR impact online revenues, but whether they’re worth the cost. Read more…
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Android privacy – as absurd as turkeys voting for Christmas
Google says Android would become more privacy-friendly, but the notion that it will be as private as iOS is absurd because turkeys do not vote for Christmas. Read more…
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Amazon planning foray into online food delivery business in India
Amazon.com is planning a foray into the burgeoning online food delivery business in India this year, an increasingly crowded market. Read more…
