Rachell “Valkyrae” Hofstetter’s RFLCT brand website and online store has been removed from the internet. Valkyrae has come under intense scrutiny since RFLCT was announced on October 19, due to the company’s flawed claims. She first broke her silence via a voice note on Twitter and was seen claiming in …
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How Epson is echoing China’s call to protect the environment
CGTN released this video clip, titled “How Epson Echoed China’s Call to Protect the Environment” – below is their description. For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2021-10-30/How-Epson-echoes-China-s-call-for-environmental-protection-14MV74oswJW/index.html Many foreign companies have repeatedly chosen to participate in the China International Import Expo (CIIE), and the Japanese Epson is one of them. After debuting at CIIE …
Read More »Ransomware protection – how to prevent infection on your computers
By P Rengai / Tech Pacific In a workplace, school or home computer network setup, approximately 80% of the care provided to the computer network is employees and 20% is external. In other words, users of your computer network are more likely to infect your computers with ransomware, worms, bots, …
Read More »The Points Guy Launches App To Help You Track Your Credit Card Rewards
The Select editorial team works independently to review financial products and write articles that our readers will find useful. We may receive a commission when you click on product links from our affiliate partners. When you ask a credit card enthusiast how they keep track of their points and miles, …
Read More »Starlink website nixes wording ‘beta’, warns chip shortage is delaying orders
SpaceX updated the official Starlink website to note that the chip shortage is delaying orders for satellite internet service. New Support / FAQ section added to Starlink’s website Thursday night includes a question about when customers will receive the Starlink satellite dish, which is needed to connect to the broadband …
Read More »Apple’s Mail app is really useful now: 10 things to try
Apple has slowly but steadily improved its Mail app over the past few years. Recent updates to the operating system have introduced new formatting options, added the ability to include scans and other attachments, and strengthened the Reply menu. For iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, Apple has finally introduced a …
Read More »Bundle your prepaid phone plan with lifetime VPN protection for $ 110
Phone contracts can be both confusing and restrictive, but it usually doesn’t become apparent until you’ve signed up before and then start looking for loopholes so you can leave. Is it any wonder that more and more people are turning to prepaid plans? For proof, look no further than the …
Read More »Governor Hochul Announces New COVID-19 Data Center Website | News, Sports, Jobs
The state has launched a new centralized website for New York’s COVID-19 data. The website includes new data as well as a reorganization of previously published data to make it easier for the public to access, read and understand. Additionally, more COVID-19 data is now available on Health Data NY. …
Read More »Apple is expanding proprietary app reviews to Camera, Messages, Photos, and more.
AppleInsider is supported by its audience and can earn commission as an Amazon Associate and Affiliate Partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. A month after enabling user reviews for proprietary apps, Apple this week extended the feature to allow reviews for its Camera, …
Read More »Google banned app: Google bans 151 Plus SMS apps – How apps worked, scammed Android users, etc.
Google recently removed 151 SMS apps from its Play Store. These apps are hidden in the keyboard, camera filters, and other popular utility apps. As part of the UltimaSMS campaign, these apps sign users up for expensive premium SMS services. The fraudulent apps were discovered by cybersecurity company Avast, 82 …
Read More »FEMA and SMS mobile application
FEMA mobile application Text messages Download the FEMA app Get it on Google Play. You can also download the application by SMS on an Android device: SMS ANDROID To 43362 (4FEMA) If you are using text messaging, standard messaging and data rates apply. Learn more about our SMS. Application features …
Read More »Bluehost Website Builder Review | PCMag
WordPress is a popular and flexible content management system that powers millions of websites, and Bluehost makes it the backbone of its website builder. If you need more help building a website, Bluehost Website Builder gives you the tools to build reliable and engaging pages, with eCommerce options. Editors’ Choice …
Read More »Perception Point Launches Free Advanced Email Security Service, Boosting Business Protection Against Multiple Attack Vectors
The free Perception Point plan, with no limit on number of users, scale and duration, enables rapid interception of advanced threats missed by other services TEL-AVIV, Israel, October 27, 2021– (BUSINESS WIRE) – Perception Point, a leading email and cloud collaboration channel security company, delivering rapid interception of content-as-a-service attacks, …
Read More »The Ultimate Showdown on Email Privacy
For many people, email has become a chore. From unwanted promotional messages and spam to newsletters that pile up to the point of becoming unmanageable, the inbox can quickly turn into a dumpster. Worse yet, emails can fall victim to invisible leaks and follow-ups. To combat these issues, three similar …
Read More »Car2Go Settles $ 1 Million “Driver Protection Fee” Class Action
If you had a Car2Go subscription before the company left North America in 2020, you could be online for money in a recently settled class action lawsuit. Don’t change your vacation plans. “No one gets richer from it,” said Alexia Majidi, a lawyer at Hammerco, representing the plaintiffs in the …
Read More »Microsoft is forcing the installation of its PC Health Check app on Windows 10 PCs
Is it useful or just bloatware? Windows 10 users have noticed that Microsoft is forcibly installing the company’s PC Health Check app on their computers through a new software update. Update KB5005463 appeared last week, according to those who have encountered the change. The update automatically installs Microsoft’s PC Health …
Read More »Learn How To Code Your Own Website For $ 20
Those who are not immersed in the world of programming may think of code in pre-Internet terms: an unknowable puzzle that can only be deciphered by a privileged few. And it can be frustrating when all you want is a website. Well you are in luck. The Learn HTML5 and …
Read More »Bellaire OKs Spring Water Protection Zone | News, Sports, Jobs
THE VILLAGE of Bellaire recently passed a law establishing its own source water protection zone around its water treatment plant. Pictured here is the town of Martins Ferry signage warning people of its Source Water Protection Zone. BELLAIRE – The village of Bellaire now has a spring water protection zone …
Read More »New RI regulations conflict environmental protection, development and affordable housing
Monday, October 25, 2021 GoLocalProv News Team Enlarge + Flooding in West Warwick PHOTO: NOAA New regulations designed to protect Rhode Islands wetlands and reduce inconsistencies between state and community regulatory structures are making their way through the final approval process. The new framework would extend the jurisdiction of the …
Read More »Scam squid game app dumps malware on phones
by netflix Squid game centers around a shady organization promising people the chance to win big, but at a high cost if they lose. Now, a real, behind-the-scenes effort is similarly fooling people with an insidious app based on the hit show, the NY Post reports. The application in question …
Read More »Pokemon Home Furfrou glitch renders the app useless
Early last year, The Pokemon Company dropped out Pokemon Home and it got awesome after a few updates. Eventually, the app was able to take all of your Pokemon from Pokemon Bank and store them in the cloud where they could then be transferred to your Switch. You can also …
Read More »TECH TALK WITH MIKE: Use CloudFlare to speed up your business website | Business
Three key things are important when looking for a web host for your business website: speed, security, and scalability. A fast website can improve search engine rankings, improve traffic, and increase site retention. At the same time, enhanced security provides peace of mind for you and your customers. Plus, scalability …
Read More »2 BC doctors linked to website selling fake masks and vaccine exemption “certificates”
A British Columbia doctor accused of spreading misinformation about COVID-19 is currently under investigation for allegedly writing exemptions from masks and bogus vaccines offered through a Kelowna-based website. CBC News obtained a four-page “medical exemption declaration certificate including psychosocial conditions” that was allegedly signed by Dr. Stephen Malthouse and produced …
Read More »TECH TALK WITH MIKE: Use CloudFlare to Speed Up Your Business Website | Across Indiana
There are three key things that are important when finding a web host for your business website: speed, security, and scalability. A fast website can improve search engine rankings, improve traffic, and increase site retention. Meanwhile, enhanced security ensures peace of mind for you and your customers. Plus, scalability gives …
Read More »Get lifetime email protection for $ 50
Email is an essential part of most of our lives, but it can be a nightmare to have to worry about. Fortunately, Mail Backup X Individual Edition is the perfect all-in-one solution for email management, including backing up, archiving, and even converting emails. It works with major email programs like …
Read More »Radiation Protection Support Technical Advisor: Closing date November 16, 2021
Reference of the vacant position NV 40 21 Profession Technical advisor in radiation protection support Type of vacant position Open – Permanent Date of issue October 19, 2021 Closing Date November 16, 2021 HR contact [email protected] Band / Zone 4A or 4B (depending on experience) Rate of pay 4B: Admission: …
Read More »Portland STD Test: Same Day Test at an STD Clinic
MST Tests in Portland takes less than ten minutes of your time and is very fast. When you order an STD test online from us, you will receive a request email, after which you can enter the lab and get tested without any problem. You can get STD tests in …
Read More »Our rights to consumer data must be protected
Abigail Dougherty / Stuff Minister of Commerce David Clark EDITORIAL: Think the $ 700 million project to build New Zealand’s first hyperscale data center near Makarewa is big business? Well, if you look at it in isolation. And with the purchase of a 43ha site and the start of hiring …
Read More »Google Phone app users receive “Call recording will be suspended” alert
Google’s Phone app is one of the most used calling apps on Android. It was initially introduced for Google phones and eventually made available for non-Pixels as well. At present, the Google Phone app has over 500 million downloads from the Play Store. Besides its simple and intuitive user interface, …
Read More »Auditor Unveils New Website – Y-City News
A new website makes it easier and easier for area citizens to search for property information in Muskingum County. Along with faster speeds and mobile-friendly access, the site makes available data and tools that weren’t online before. Muskingum County Auditor Debra Nye said the company that ran the old website …
Read More »Google to cut App Store fees for developers to 15%
Google said it plans to cut the reduction in subscription apps in its Play Store for devices running its Android software, in the latest concession to regulatory pressure contesting whether the company has overcharged developers. In a blog post on Thursday, Google said it would cut its commissions on app …
Read More »Roku Warns Customers of “Worrisome Trend” in Relationships with YouTube; Google’s TV app and service may go dark in December – deadline
Roku says his standoff with Google over the distribution of its YouTube and YouTube TV apps has remained despite six months of efforts to resolve it. YouTube’s main app distribution agreement is slated to expire on December 9. YouTube TV, the pay-TV service with more than 3 million customers, already …
Read More »Guaranteed Income Pilot Program « The Official Site for the City of Birmingham, Alabama
*Application now open* The application is open from monday january 31st at 8 a.m. on Monday, February 7and at 11:59 p.m.. The application is strictly online and will be offered in English and Spanish. The form is comprehensive and may take up to an hour to complete. It can be …
Read More »MySejahtera users receive spam emails and SMS from the app
KUALA LUMPUR, October 20 – Several MySejahtera users have complained about receiving Covid-19 app help desk troll emails and spam OTP SMS messages, amid the backend exploits of the application. MySejahtera users tweeted screenshots of an email they received from [email protected] saying, “You tested positive for covid nahhh, jokingly. full …
Read More »Google Pixel 6 phone app adds new call filtering and business features
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL; DR The Google Pixel 6 phone app includes a number of exclusive features. They include the ability to see expected wait times when calling a toll-free number. There is also Direct My Call, which allows you to see the menu options expressed by …
Read More »Is it rain? New tips to try on Apple’s weather app for iPhone, Apple Watch
You are ready to start the day by venturing out into the world. Before you leave the house, however, you want to know what the weather will be like outside. Is it going to rain? Will it snow? Will the weather be nice? To answer these questions and more, just …
Read More »Enough is enough – government must include fraudulent ad protection in its online safety bill
“People are committing suicide or are planning to commit suicide because of fraud” At the meeting, which took place on Oct. 18, Martin explained that while he “doesn’t advertise,” scammers often use the faces of famous people, including himself, to legitimize scams. Martin gave the example of a lady who …
Read More »How to master your website SEO
There are many benefits to building your own website: you have full control over how it looks, you can add a blog if you want, and you don’t have to worry about an online marketplace changing its policies unexpectedly. . However, it also means that you have to solve the …
Read More »How to leave a Facebook group on mobile (or through the website)
Joining too many Facebook groups can overwhelm users with irrelevant notifications. Fortunately, Facebook offers an easy way to leave groups. Facebook Groups are a great option for users who want to be part of a like-minded community, but joining too many groups can overwhelm people with a torrent of irrelevant …
Read More »BLXBuds Review – Do BLX Buds Work?
BLXBuds are a newcomer to the neighborhood, and they’re getting a lot of excitement among tech enthusiasts. It was hard to afford high quality headphones and wireless sound, but it’s now a thing of the past. BLXBuds are new to the market, but their numbers have reached cult levels, thanks …
Read More »Missouri Governor accuses reporter of hacking state website
A reporter from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch this week alerted Missouri education officials that a state website that lists teachers’ names and certification status had a flaw: the page returned the numbers. teachers’ social security readily available. The Post-Dispatch also notified the teachers’ union and waited two days until the …
Read More »Better Business Bureau Launches Spot a Scam Website; New Information Celebrates BBB Scam Alerts 10th Anniversary | New
ARLINGTON, Virginia., October 15, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Better Business Bureau Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Weekly BBB Scam alerts introducing Spot a scam, a new resource on BBB.org. Spot a Scam highlights scam trends and educates people on how to protect their money, personal information, and online browsing by …
Read More »How to check who is hosting a website
Every website on the internet must have some sort of host. If you want to know who hosts a particular website, it shouldn’t be too difficult, as this type of information is publicly available. You may just need to use a third-party app or similar online tool to find out. …
Read More »TransPerfect Technology Platform Selected by 2-1-1 Arizona for Spanish Website
Arizona’s Largest Health & Human Services NGO Standardizes Website Localization Using GlobalLink OneLink NEW YORK and PHOENIX, October 13, 2021 – Transparency, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global businesses, today announced that 2-1-1 Arizona has selected the company’s GlobalLink OneLink® platform to support localization and …
Read More »Missouri Governor accuses reporter of hacking DESE website
October 14, 2021 7:02 PM Posted: October 14, 2021 7:02 PM Update: October 14, 2021 9:02 PM JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education webpage goes down after a St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter discovered a security breach that could potentially expose sensitive teacher information . …
Read More »DOH study: vaccine protection decreases over time | News, Sports, Jobs
ALBANY – The authors of a state Department of Health study of COVID-19 vaccines say all three approved vaccines offer protection against hospitalization, although vaccine recipes over 65 show a loss of immunity over time. Released on Monday, the study looked at 8.8 million New York City residents aged 18 …
Read More »DOH study: vaccine protection decreases over time and protects against hospitalization | News, Sports, Jobs
ALBANY – The authors of a state Department of Health study of COVID-19 vaccines claim that all three approved vaccines offer protection against hospitalization, although vaccine recipes over 65 show a loss of immunity over time. Released on Monday, the study looked at 8.8 million New York City residents aged …
Read More »Johnson & Johnson subsidiary seeks bankruptcy protection to handle talc product claims
Johnson & Johnson announced Thursday that a subsidiary it recently created to handle claims that its talcum products cause cancer has filed for bankruptcy. The company said in a statement that it hopes its filing for Chapter 11 protection will help resolve current and future claims “in a manner that …
Read More »4 Oklahoma City hospitals suspend joint COVID-19 website
OKALHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Four Oklahoma City hospitals are suspending tri-weekly COVID-19 data updates on their joint website following a slowdown in the spread of COVID-19 and hospitalizations. INTEGRIS Health, Mercy, OU Health and SSM Health St. Anthony collaborated on the creation of the website www.okchospitalreport.com to provide community members …
Read More »Some spammy Android app developers use ads as a way to evade the Google Play Store, installing themselves confidentially without user permission / Digital Information World
An article on Reddit reveals that some apps attempt to use scummy ads to evade Google Play and install themselves on phones without its consent. Interrupting advertisements while doing something on your phone is always a nuisance. Playing a particular type of free games or doing any other fun activity, …
Read More »Datto Unveils SaaS Defense for Advanced Cyber Threat Protection
NORWALK, Connecticut – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Datto Holding Corp. (“Datto”) (NYSE: MSP), the leading global provider of cloud-based software and security solutions specifically designed to be delivered by Managed Service Providers (MSPs), has unveiled SaaS Defense, its protection against threats, live on stage at DattoCon NOW, the largest open ecosystem …
Read More »Scammers offering no credit check loans and teachers feel exhausted by pandemic
CHICAGO (NewsNation Now) – Morning in America shines a light on communities across the country. Here are the headlines you should know for Tuesday, October 12. Raleigh, North Carolina The pandemic has put some people in a tight financial position which has led to scammers offering people secured loans without …
Read More »Android photo editor app ALWAYS on Google Play Store is malware
Note: The app was removed shortly after BleepingComputer reported it to Google through the Play Store. An Android application installed on the Google Play Store is presented as a photo editing application. But, it contains code that steals the user’s Facebook credentials to potentially run ad campaigns on behalf of …
Read More »Instagram tests in-app notifications for ‘confusing’ outages
A pair of new Instagram features aim to keep users up to date with app crashes and account changes. It’s easy to assume that an issue with loading your feed or viewing friends’ stories is unique to you – a connection issue or outdated software, perhaps. Or maybe you’ve unknowingly …
Read More »Affinity Brings Joy Through New Rombauer Vineyards Website
Advertising October 12 – MARE ISLAND, CA – With an iconic brand and passionate consumers, Rombauer Vineyards of Napa Valley has recognized that a compelling website is essential to continuing its decades of success. The winery turned to Affinity Creative Group for a website update that reflects the brand’s passion …
Read More »Truecaller Anti-Spam App Seeks To Expand Indonesian Market
Jakarta. Caller ID and spam blocker app Truecaller has said it intends to strengthen its presence in Indonesia after claiming a successful IPO on Nasdaq Stockholm. The Swedish company said in a recent statement that Indonesia has become its main market in Southeast Asia. “According to a recent report from …
Read More »IDrive Remote Desktop provides protection against cyber attacks and RDP vulnerabilities
LOS ANGELES, Oct.8, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Remote office, a remote access solution from I drive which allows users to remotely access their RDP-based Windows computers and servers from any PC, Mac, Android, or iOS, aims to address vulnerability issues with RDP by implementing controls. robust access and security. …
Read More »Apple rejects horoscope app ‘WTFuture’ for being a form of spam
According to a now deleted Tweeter from application developer Night Cat Productions (@nightcatprod), Apple rejected the horoscope app they worked on for a year, WTFuture, admission to the App Store twice to be “spam” (via Reddit). The second time they submitted WTFuture for App Review, Apple rejected the app, citing …
Read More »Scammers create fake DMRC website and try to cheat job applicants
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) released a statement regarding a fake recruiting website. The DMRC said that a fake website called dmrccareer.in had been created. It was trying to emulate its official website and offered job opportunities to job applicants. The bogus website asks respondents for money and some …
Read More »Microsoft adds tamper protection to Windows 11 security base
Microsoft has released the final version of its basic security configuration settings for Windows 11, available for download today using the Microsoft Security Compliance Toolkit. “Two new settings have been added for this release (which were also added in Windows Server 2022 release), a new Microsoft Defender Antivirus setting, and …
Read More »Truecaller says next India data protection bill could affect future revenue
India contributes 69% of Truecaller’s revenue, so even a minor impact from India could have bigger implications for this Sweden-based company. The Personal Data Protection Bill aims to ensure that the personal data of Indian citizens is protected and not stored abroad. Truecaller claims to be the third largest communication …
Read More »Apple rejects developer’s horoscope app, says app store has had enough
Source: Joe Keller / iMore Apple rejected a horoscope app from a developer because it claims the App Store simply has too many of them. Developer Night Cat Productions took to twitter recently declaring: I have bad news. Apparently there are too many horoscope apps on the App Store, so …
Read More »New regulations are coming – Take control of your application portfolio
Colonial Pipeline. Solar winds. Hundreds of millions of people evacuated from Washington State’s unemployment system. The past year has witnessed the critical importance of application security and cybersecurity in general. These high profile attacks have elevated the subject in our national and international political dialogue. We have become accustomed to …
Read More »Microsec.ai Launches Solution to Provide Agentless Execution Protection for Multi-Cloud Infrastructure as a Service
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct.5, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Microsec.ai stepped out of stealth today with the industry’s first solution to provide runtime protection for cloud-native applications that includes network traffic controls with self-healing micro-segmentation, data loss prevention, continuous management of cloud security posture, and cloud workload protection. Microsec.ai provides …
Read More »This application allows you to prioritize notifications from your smartphone
No matter how hard you try, notifications on your smartphone always end up becoming a distraction. Some of these notifications are important, but others are not. Spam messages and inadvertent app notifications have become a part of our digital life. How can a smartphone user bypass it? STFO is a …
Read More »TNS-Plus and VOX Carrier join forces to improve protection and monetization of Kyrgyzstan’s A2P (Flash Call) and SMS voice network
HONG KONG, October 5, 2021 / PRNewswire / – TNS-Plus, a leading telecom operator in Kazakhstan, major supplier of Kyrgyzstan and part of the Veon group of companies, has agreed to help Beeline Kyrgyzstan fight Application to Person (A2P) voice (Flash Call) and fraudulent email routing and illicit bypass attempts, …
Read More »YouTube Music website begins to have Cast support for some
Google’s YouTube Music streaming platform tends to receive vitriol from users, usually for good reason. As a replacement for the much-loved Google Play Music, YouTube Music came up with a long list of features that should have been available but weren’t. For example, the ability to stream music using the …
Read More »Apple will finally let you report App Store scams with the Report a problem button
A month ago, we put together a list of eight obvious things Apple could do to prove that it puts App Store users above profit. Today I learned that the company has implemented at least one of these ideas: Apple will now allow you to directly report a fraudulent app …
Read More »Thousands call for protection of abortion rights at women’s march in San Francisco
On Saturday afternoon, a massive crowd marched to Embarcadero Plaza from the Civic Center during this year’s Women’s March – the first held without former President Donald Trump – to advocate for reproductive rights. This weekend saw a walk of signs calling for women’s empowerment move up and down in …
Read More »School board begs governor to protect against ‘onslaught’ from hostile protesters
The organization representing all school boards in the state of California has written an open letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), asking for state help to protect educators and students from disgruntled citizens. As schools strive to reopen safely amid the pandemic, more citizens and residents have come to public …
Read More »School board group calls on government to protect itself from threats of mask warrants
WASHINGTON (AP) – A group representing members of school boards across the country on Thursday asked President Joe Biden for federal help to investigate and end threats to policies, including mask warrants, likening vitriol to a form of domestic terrorism. Parents and community members have disrupted meetings and threatened board …
Read More »Scam website URL is shared on behalf of Tata Group 150th Anniversary Contest
A Publish claiming that the TATA group as part of their 150e Anniversary celebrations is hosting an event in which participants have the chance to win a car is widely shared on social media platforms. The post further shares a URL that leads to a poll, asking users to click …
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