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Firefox Launched a New Android App to Lure Users From Chrome Sep 02, 2020

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Mozilla has rewritten the app to rely on its own infrastructure rather than Google’s. But will its privacy and UI tweaks convince people to make the switch?

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A Tesla Employee Thwarted an Alleged Ransomware Plot Sep 01, 2020

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Elon Musk confirmed Thursday night that a ransomware gang had approached a Gigafactory employee with alleged promises of a big payout.Â

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How WeChat Censored the Coronavirus Pandemic Aug 31, 2020

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In China, the messaging platform blocked thousands of keywords related to the virus, a new report reveals.

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How Four Brothers Allegedly Fleeced $19 Million From Amazon Aug 28, 2020

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The scheme involved 7,000 $94 toothbrushes, according to law enforcement.

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‘DiceKeys’ Creates a Master Password for Life With One Roll Aug 27, 2020

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A new kit leaves your cryptographic destiny up to 25 cubes in a plastic box.

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Tired of Gmail? Try a Privacy-First Email Provider Aug 26, 2020

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Your inbox holds plenty of sensitive information. Here are some alternatives that put your correspondence under lock and key.

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How Financial Apps Get You to Spend More and Question Less Aug 25, 2020

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You should never invest without fully understanding the risks, but tax prep and stock trading services often obfuscate the things you really need to know.

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Steve Bannon, a $25M Border Wall Campaign, and a GoFundMe Gone Bad Aug 24, 2020

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We Build the Wall raised millions. Now the DOJ says its operators—including the former Trump aide—skimmed hundreds of thousands off the top.

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ATM Hackers Have Picked Up Some Clever New Tricks Aug 21, 2020

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Over the last few years, so-called jackpotting attacks have gotten increasingly sophisticated—while cash machines remain largely the same.

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An Alexa Bug Could Have Exposed Your Voice History to Hackers Aug 20, 2020

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Amazon has patched the flaw, but its discovery underscores the importance of locking down your voice assistant interactions.