BBC: Mark Zuckerberg has laid out his vision to transform Facebook from a social media network into a “metaverse company” in the next five years. A metaverse is an online world where people can game, work and communicate in a virtual environment, often using VR headsets. The Facebook CEO described it as “an embodied internet… Continue reading Zuckerberg wants Facebook to become online ‘metaverse’
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$10 million rewards bolster White House anti-ransomware bid
BOSTON (AP): The State Department will offer rewards up to $10 million for information leading to the identification of anyone engaged in foreign state-sanctioned malicious cyber activity, including ransomware attacks, against critical U.S. infrastructure. A task force set up by the White House will coordinate efforts to stem the ransomware scourge. The Biden administration is… Continue reading $10 million rewards bolster White House anti-ransomware bid
Billionaire Richard Branson heads for space in his own ship
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. (AP): Thrill-seeking billionaire Richard Branson strapped in and set off Sunday on his boldest adventure yet — a bid to reach space aboard his own winged rocket ship. A successful flight would vault the nearly 71-year-old Branson past fellow billionaire and rival Jeff Bezos, who is planning to fly to space… Continue reading Billionaire Richard Branson heads for space in his own ship
In crosshairs of ransomware crooks, cyber insurers struggle
BOSTON (AP): In the past few weeks, ransomware criminals claimed as trophies at least three North American insurance brokerages that offer policies to help others survive the very network-paralyzing, data-pilfering extortion attacks they themselves apparently suffered. Cybercriminals who hack into corporate and government networks to steal sensitive data for extortion routinely try to learn how… Continue reading In crosshairs of ransomware crooks, cyber insurers struggle
Ransomware attack before holiday leaves companies scrambling
AP: Businesses scrambled Saturday to contain a ransomware attack that has paralyzed their computer networks, a situation complicated in the U.S. by offices lightly staffed at the start of the Fourth of July holiday weekend. In Sweden, most of the grocery chain Coop’s 800 stores were unable to open because their cash registers weren’t working,… Continue reading Ransomware attack before holiday leaves companies scrambling
TikTok removes more than seven million suspected under-age accounts
BBC: TikTok removed nearly 7.3 million accounts suspected to belong to under-age children in the first quarter of this year. The video-sharing platform said the profiles accounted for fewer than 1% of global users. Children aged 13 and over are allowed to use the platform, which is highly popular with teenagers. This is the first… Continue reading TikTok removes more than seven million suspected under-age accounts
Facebook launches podcasts, live audio service
AP: Facebook is launching podcasts and live audio streams in the U.S. on Monday to keep users engaged on its platform and to compete with emerging rivals. Facebook says it is allowing public figures with verified accounts to start live audio rooms and invite anyone else to speak. A handful of podcasts will be available… Continue reading Facebook launches podcasts, live audio service
CAN Federation suggests govt build secure cyberspace within a year
Kathmandu: Computer Association Nepal (CAN) Federation, Center for Cyber Security Research and Innovation and Information Security Response Team Nepal has suggested the government to build secure cyberspace within a year. Giving their views on the draft of the National Cyber Security Policy, 2021 made public by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology on June… Continue reading CAN Federation suggests govt build secure cyberspace within a year
HMD Global launches Nokia G20 and G10 in Nepal
Kathmandu: HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has launched the Nokia G20 and the Nokia G10 – the latest smartphone with the first-ever three-day battery life to help people power their busy lives in Nepal.The new G-series boasts the longest battery life yet for a Nokia smartphone. Ravi Kunwar, General Manager – Pan Asia… Continue reading HMD Global launches Nokia G20 and G10 in Nepal
In a world-first, El Salvador makes bitcoin legal tender
Reuters: El Salvador became the first country in the world to adopt bitcoin as legal tender after Congress on Wednesday approved President Nayib Bukele’s proposal to embrace the cryptocurrency, a move that delighted the currency’s supporters. With 62 out of 84 possible votes, lawmakers voted in favor of the move to create a law to… Continue reading In a world-first, El Salvador makes bitcoin legal tender