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WhatsApp tests encrypted cloud backups on Android

The Verge

However, if you keep a backup stored in the cloud, then the authorities can use a search warrant to have Google Drive or iCloud hand over access to the data. If you’re ok with being on your own in that respect, then all you need to do is get in the beta test group or wait for this to be available to everyone.

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Tracking Down a Hackivist Through Social Media

SecureWorld News

Many of the messages left on the defaced websites implied that the attacks were motivated by anti-government sentiment, and were carried out to combat social injustices that the hacker believed were a direct result of government corruption. It's also what made his true identity available to investigators to find.

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The chaotic and cinematic MGM casino hack, explained

Vox

Spiders and Cats are claiming responsibility for the attack A group known as Scattered Spider is believed to be responsible for the MGM breach, and it reportedly used ransomware made by ALPHV, or BlackCat , a ransomware-as-a-service operation. ALPHV/BlackCat is denying parts of these reports, especially the slot machine hacking attempt.

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CommScope Sensitive Employee Data Breached in Ransomware Incident

SecureWorld News

Hackers from the Vice Society ransomware operation managed to access CommScope's network and exfiltrate data backups from the company's intranet and customer portal.

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SeanDaniel.com [tech]: Beware Social scammers that call.

Sean Daniel

Beware Social scammers that call pretending to be the Microsoft HelpDesk. On 9/21/2012, I received my first social engineering hacking attack. Online Backup. (5). Online Backup. Social Media. Yahoo SBS Support Group. SBS Product Group Friend Feed. Beware Social scammers that call pretending to be.

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Disinfecting drones will clean Atlanta stadium between events

The Verge

Two drones will be used, with a third to be used as a backup, ESPN reports. Instead, airborne transmission is thought to be a much bigger problem, making social distancing and mask-wearing more important policies for cutting down transmission. The stadium claims its drones reduce cleaning times by 95 percent.

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Melinda Gates’ Pivotal Ventures and Techstars unveil cohort for ‘Future of Longevity’ Accelerator

GeekWire

A group of ten startups will spend the next 13 weeks coming up with innovative caregiving solutions for aging adults. Naborforce : Naborforce connects a network of community members, “Nabors,” to older adults for assistance with basic tasks and social engagement. Companies range from device makers to software platforms. m : UpsideH?m

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