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Ionut Ilascu / BleepingComputer: FBI email servers were hacked to send spam warning of a “sophisticated chain attack”, with a likely goal to discredit security researcher Vinny Troia  —  The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) email servers were hacked to distribute spam email impersonating FBI warnings … Source link

Are you wondering if it’s a good idea to use a VPN with your Android phone or tablet? Considering that your mobile devices hold some of your most sensitive information, the short answer is: Yes, we strongly recommend it. A VPN, or virtual private network, can offer you peace of mind, particularly if you ever use public … Read more

Christopher Mims / Wall Street Journal: How US cities are deploying drones, robots, and AI to more affordably inspect, diagnose, and repair the country’s aging sewer infrastructure  —  Cash-strapped U.S. cities are turning to drones, artificial intelligence and other innovations to help inspect and fix the country’s aging underground arteries of waste Source link

A VPN, or virtual private network, is essential for keeping your online information secure, whether you’re working remotely or you simply care about your privacy. However, a free VPN service probably isn’t going to give you the level of security you need, and a paid VPN can put a dent in your monthly budget. The good news is … Read more

Zaheer Merchant / The Economic Times: App Annie: India saw 4.8B mobile game downloads in H1 2021, or one in every five downloads globally, making it the world’s top market for mobile games  —  A new report by App Annie, an app market analytics firm, puts numbers to something we’ve all known for 19 months … Read more

No, cheap doesn’t mean it’s a crappy car. In fact, there’s a lot to discover in an affordable car. Trust us. And more shoppers need to buy a budget these days as new car prices soar sky high. That’s alright, because we want to help you pick your new car with your budget in mind. … Read more

New York Times: Telegram could become a powerful vector for lies and vitriol before the 2022 presidential elections in Brazil, where it is installed on 53% of smartphones  —  In a social media ecosystem facing mounting pressure to combat fake news and polarization, Telegram is the most permissive disseminator of content — and disinformation. Source … Read more