Google starts signing out free Hangouts accounts on Android and iOS
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-signing-out-free-hangouts-users/
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-signing-out-free-hangouts-users/
XDA Developers
Google starts signing out free Hangouts accounts on Android and iOS
Google has started signing out free accounts from Hangouts, marking yet another step towards the service’s slow and inevitable death.
T-Mobile investigating report of customer data breach that reportedly involves 100 million people
https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/15/22626270/t-mobile-investigating-report-customer-data-breach
https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/15/22626270/t-mobile-investigating-report-customer-data-breach
The Verge
T-Mobile investigating report of customer data breach that reportedly involves 100 million people
An online forum claimed to be selling the data
EU proposal may force Apple to switch the iPhone to USB-C after all
https://www.pocket-lint.com/gadgets/news/158033-eu-proposal-may-force-apple-to-switch-the-iphone-to-usb-c-after-all
https://www.pocket-lint.com/gadgets/news/158033-eu-proposal-may-force-apple-to-switch-the-iphone-to-usb-c-after-all
Pocket-lint
EU proposal may force Apple to switch the iPhone to USB-C after all
A new proposal set to be voted upon by the EU next month will require mobile device manufactures to use a standard charging port across all devices.
The 'Joker' virus can empty your bank accounts without you noticing
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/381038
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/381038
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Massive Microsoft data breach exposes 38 Million records including Social Security numbers and vaccination data
https://www.the-sun.com/tech/3525714/microsoft-power-apps-exposed-data-leaks/
https://www.the-sun.com/tech/3525714/microsoft-power-apps-exposed-data-leaks/
The US Sun
Microsoft data breach exposes 38M records including Social Security numbers
THE personal records of 38million people were accidentally leaked on the open internet due to a flaw in more than a thousand Microsoft web apps, according to reports. American Airlines, Ford, J.B. …
Microsoft sets Nov. 1 deadline for shutting off old Outlook clients from 365 services
https://www.computerworld.com/article/3632129/microsoft-sets-nov-1-deadline-for-shutting-off-old-outlook-clients-from-365-services.html
https://www.computerworld.com/article/3632129/microsoft-sets-nov-1-deadline-for-shutting-off-old-outlook-clients-from-365-services.html
Computerworld
Microsoft sets Nov. 1 deadline for shutting off old Outlook clients from 365 services
Commercial customers running older versions of Outlook have two months to upgrade before losing access to the company's Microsoft 365 and Office 365 services.
WhatsApp's iOS-to-Android chat history transfer tool rolls out to Samsung devices
https://www.engadget.com/whatsapp-chat-history-ios-android-transfer-now-available-155546782.html
https://www.engadget.com/whatsapp-chat-history-ios-android-transfer-now-available-155546782.html
Engadget
WhatsApp's iOS-to-Android chat history transfer tool rolls out to Samsung devices | Engadget
WhatsApp has started rolling out its long-awaited cross-platform chat history transfer feature..
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Devices using Android 2.3 will lose access to YouTube, Google Maps and more, effective immediately.
https://www.the-sun.com/tech/3738525/millions-phones-google-maps/
https://www.the-sun.com/tech/3738525/millions-phones-google-maps/
The US Sun
Millions of phones will be blocked from Google Maps, YouTube and Gmail TOMORROW
MILLIONS of phones will be blocked from using Google Maps, YouTube and Gmail as part of a massive update TODAY. The search giant confirmed that some Android devices will lose access to the popular …
Some Samsung Galaxy owners are getting a free performance upgrade
https://www.t3.com/news/some-samsung-galaxy-owners-are-getting-a-free-performance-upgrade-heres-who-gets-it
https://www.t3.com/news/some-samsung-galaxy-owners-are-getting-a-free-performance-upgrade-heres-who-gets-it
T3
Some Samsung Galaxy owners are getting a free performance upgrade – here's who gets it
RAM Plus gives your phone extra juice to handle tasks
Don't fall for this (or any) scam.
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/intuit-warns-quickbooks-customers-of-ongoing-phishing-attacks/
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/intuit-warns-quickbooks-customers-of-ongoing-phishing-attacks/
BleepingComputer
Intuit warns QuickBooks customers of ongoing phishing attacks
Intuit has warned QuickBooks customers that they are targeted by an ongoing phishing campaign impersonating the company and trying to lure potential victims with fake renewal charges.
Amnesty International links cybersecurity firm to spyware operation
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/amnesty-international-links-cybersecurity-firm-to-spyware-operation/
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/amnesty-international-links-cybersecurity-firm-to-spyware-operation/
BleepingComputer
Amnesty International links cybersecurity firm to spyware operation
A report by Amnesty International links an Indian cybersecurity company to an Android spyware program used to target prominent activists.
Some exciting Samsung news. Samsung sets Galaxy Unpacked Part 2 for October 20, One UI 4.0 anticipated
https://www.sammyfans.com/2021/10/13/samsung-sets-galaxy-unpacked-part-2-for-october-20-one-ui-4-0-anticipated/
https://www.sammyfans.com/2021/10/13/samsung-sets-galaxy-unpacked-part-2-for-october-20-one-ui-4-0-anticipated/
Sammy Fans
Samsung sets Galaxy Unpacked Part 2 for October 20, One UI 4.0 anticipated
Just recently, Samsung confirmed that it’s going to hold a new virtual event entitled “Galaxy Unpacked Part 2” for October 20. Along with the invitation content, the company did mention a short video teaser, which suggests One UI 4.0 details would be revealed.…
WhatsApp will let you stop and resume creating voice messages
https://www.phonearena.com/news/whatsapp-new-feature-pause-voice-message_id135668
https://www.phonearena.com/news/whatsapp-new-feature-pause-voice-message_id135668
Phone Arena
WhatsApp will let you stop and resume creating voice messages
WhatsApp has been working on yet another new feature, this time allowing you to stop and resume a voice message recording.
WhatsApp working on five new features: Redesigned chat bubbles, voice notes and more.
https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/social/whatsapp-is-working-on-five-new-features-redesigned-chat-bubbles-and-more-7574621/
https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/social/whatsapp-is-working-on-five-new-features-redesigned-chat-bubbles-and-more-7574621/
The Indian Express
WhatsApp working on five new features: Redesigned chat bubbles, voice notes and more
WhatsApp is working on various new features, that we may get to experience soon, once the company decides to roll them out for evryone
Intuit unveils new app to manage payments, expenses and bills. And it's totally free!
https://www.zdnet.com/article/intuit-unveils-new-app-to-manage-payments-expenses-and-bills/
https://www.zdnet.com/article/intuit-unveils-new-app-to-manage-payments-expenses-and-bills/
ZDNet
Intuit unveils new app to manage payments, expenses and bills
There are no monthly fees and no minimum balance requirements to use the app.
Using Chrome desktop? Make sure to be on version version 95.0.4638.54 or above.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2021/10/20/google-chrome-hack-new-attack-exploit-upgrade-chrome-now/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2021/10/20/google-chrome-hack-new-attack-exploit-upgrade-chrome-now/
Forbes
Google Reveals 5 New ‘High’ Rated Vulnerabilities In Chrome
Google has issued an urgent upgrade warning to all Chrome users...
State Attorneys General: Google intentionally concealed that they had access to WhatsApp backups to grow Google Drive
https://mspoweruser.com/state-attorneys-general-google-intentionally-concealed-that-they-had-access-to-whatsapp-backups/
https://mspoweruser.com/state-attorneys-general-google-intentionally-concealed-that-they-had-access-to-whatsapp-backups/
MSPoweruser
State Attorneys General: Google intentionally concealed that they had access to WhatsApp backups to grow Google Drive
Since 2015, WhatsApp users have been able to backup their messages and media to Google Drive. This was ostensible a private, encrypted backup, but an investigation by the State Attorneys General who are accusing Google of antitrust violations has revealed…
Wow! The US government took action and closed down REvil, the hackers responsible for JBS, Colonial Pipeline, Kaseya, and other famous ransomware attacks!
https://www.reuters.com/technology/exclusive-governments-turn-tables-ransomware-gang-revil-by-pushing-it-offline-2021-10-21/
https://www.reuters.com/technology/exclusive-governments-turn-tables-ransomware-gang-revil-by-pushing-it-offline-2021-10-21/
Reuters
EXCLUSIVE Governments turn tables on ransomware gang REvil by pushing it offline
The ransomware group REvil was itself hacked and forced offline this week by a multi-country operation, according to three private sector cyber experts working with the United States and one former official.