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Windows 11 to get enhanced phishing protection and more security features

TechSpot

When activated, Windows 11's enhanced phishing protection will notify users when they're entering Microsoft account information into websites or programs known for phishing scams. It also protects against deceptive advertising.

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Signal launches in-app sustainer program to accept donations from users

The Verge

Secure messaging app Signal has launched a new feature that allows users to make donations within the app, the company announced. As a nonprofit, Signal doesn’t receive financial support from any advertisers or shareholders, a new blog post notes , and relies on users for donations.

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If you downloaded a Google Translate desktop app, it's probably cryptojacking malware

TechSpot

This week, IT security group Checkpoint Research (CRP) published a report on its discovery of a crypto mining malware campaign hiding behind legitimate-looking apps, including Google Translate. The programs download malware while performing their advertised functions to gain users' trust.

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A shameful security flaw could have let anyone access your Grindr account

The Verge

You would think a dating app that knows your sexuality and HIV status would take thorough precautions to keep that info protected, but Grindr has disappointed the world once again — this time, with a gobsmackingly egregious security vulnerability that could have let literally anyone who could guess your email address into your user account.

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MoviePass settles with FTC over fraud and data security failures

The Verge

On Monday, the Federal Trade Commission charged the executives of the long-defunct MoviePass app over allegations that they fraudulently blocked customers from using the service as advertised while failing to protect their data privacy. MoviePass and its executives went to great lengths to deny consumers access to the service they paid for”.

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How Big Data is Helping Improve Security

CTOvision

The security landscape is one fraught with danger right now. The answer to all these ongoing security problems may be found in big data analytics. Perhaps it shouldn’t be a surprise that big data can be used to improve a company’s security measures. The key to stopping the latest security threats is through adaptation.

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Twitter Fined $150 Million for Misuse of 2FA User Data

SecureWorld News

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) charged Twitter with a $150 million penalty for " deceptively using account security data for targeted advertising.". This action violated a 2011 FTC order that prohibited the social media site from misrepresenting its privacy and security practices.

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