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In February, YouTube said the sensitive events policy stops content creators from advertising for topics that discuss “a loss of life, typically as a result of a pre-planned malicious attack”. Coronavirus seemingly fell under the content that is not advertiser friendly. Today, YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki announced in a blog post monetization will return to coronavirus-related videos soon. “We know many of you have had questions about our sensitive events policy, which currently does not allow monetization if a video includes more than a passing mention of the coronavirus....

According to GitHub network boss Sam Kottler, the February 29 attack peaked at 1.3 TB, making it larger than the Dyn cyber attack that took out websites across the US last year. The attack began at 17:21 and was mitigated by 17:30 thanks to Akamai’s DDoS mitigation service. The attackers abused Memcached instances to send huge amounts of data, amplifying the attack by up to 51,000. It’s not the first time GitHub has been the target of DDoS attacks, with Chinese government suspected as one of the attackers in a five-day 2015 attack....

When choosing an operating system for your business, selecting from the Microsoft Windows range is the obvious choice. Windows is used by billions of people the world over, and most organizations use servers that run using Microsoft’s Server range of Operating Systems. For sheer practicality and to optimize compatibility, it makes complete sense for businesses to opt for Windows Software. And one of the most popular, stable, and feature-rich options is Windows 10 Professional....

Allowing apps to access your microphone under Privacy & Security tab, Restarting the audio service, Running the related troubleshooter and update associated drivers help fix the microphone not working problem on windows 11. How to fix Microphone not working in Windows 11? Hence this issue is caused for different reasons, there are multiple solutions you need to apply one after one to fix Windows 11 microphone not working problem. Let’s start with basic, The problem can occur due to improper functioning of some peripherals or can result from unknown privacy changes....

As such, those with updated servers should have nothing to fear, but the Canadian Center for Cyber Security (CCCS) and Saudi National Cyber Security Center (SNSC) both reported attacks. Attacks began shortly after demo exploit code was published in March. According to the agencies, attackers took over SharePoint servers with a version of the China Chopper web shell malware. This was utilized for remote code execution on affected servers, Saudi officials citing the use of PowerShell scripts to gain further access....

Still, it is the first step into the second generation of the Snapdragon 8cx. Acer’s Spin 7 is a convertible notebook that aims to make the most of Qualcomm’s updated technology. It will tap into 5G connectivity across both mmWave and sub-6 frequencies. Of course, users who don’t yet have access to 5G can revert to LTE connectivity. Acer is touting multi-day battery performance for the Spin 7. Of course, increasing battery life is one of the touted benefits of Microsoft’s Windows 10 on ARM push, which is linked to Qualcomm’s Always Connected chips....

Many of those apps are ones that use Twitter integration for logins, such as newsreaders. The analysis by Germany’s Fraunhofer SIT found that the API was still in use by 45 of the 2,000 most popular apps in the country despite being replaced a year ago. “Because of the missing domain name verification, any valid certificate chain containing a certificate with a public key hash of that list is accepted by the app,” explained Fraunhofer SIT....

Of course, scanning content for Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) is not new. Many cloud storage services already do this, but Apple has not added the feature until now because the company was concerned about breach of privacy. Cupertino thinks it has solved this issue and is launching the feature. However, many commentators think Apple has not found a way to bypass privacy concerns and the new tool is in fact breaching user privacy....

The threat of malware is increasing and become more dangerous. Developers behind antivirus programs are in a constant chase to keep their software up to date to protect against the latest threat. It may not be common knowledge, but it is a race that is not being won by antivirus services. Companies are too often reacting instead of preventing. AVGater is an exploit that specifically targets features in AV programs and uses them against the software....

AWS CEO Andy Jassy was unhappy with the White House getting involved with the bidding process late into the decision making. “I think when you have a sitting president who’s willing to publicly show his disdain for a company and the leader of a company, it’s very difficult for government agencies including the DoD to make an objective decision without fear of reprisal.” Restraining Order According to Bloomberg, AWS has now to stop the JEDI cloud contract moving forward....

Are you looking for a Behringer audio interface that doesn’t break the bank? If so, you’re in luck! In this blog post, we will be taking a look at some of the best Behringer audio interfaces that are available for $150 or less. We will also provide a brief overview of each audio interface so that you can decide which one is right for you. Let’s get started! What is an audio interface and why should you consider Behringer audio interface?...

.NET 6 Preview 4 Leading the way for developer changes at Build 2021 is the launch of .NET 6 Preview 4. This is the latest version of Microsoft’s open source developer platform. This latest preview of .NET 6 comes with the following changes: “.NET Multi-platform App UI (.NET MAUI), for developers building native apps for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android with a single codebase and development experience, is now supported in Visual Studio....

A malicious Excel document is sent with a small Shockwave Flash Active X object. The object downloads an obfuscated downloader flash application. It utilizes URLs in the object to download a payload encrypted with 512-bit RSA key. Thankfully, researchers at Paloalto were able to crack the encryption in a matter of hours. The 512-bit key length is insecure and able to be broken with some effort. Rather than throwing a personal supercomputer at the issue, researchers can use cloud computing to discover the decrypted AES key....

Still, there are some titles we can infer from release patterns, rumors, and announcements from last year. You can bet that Gears of War 5 will feature, alongisde a new Forza Motorsport and more Halo Infinite. All these series are pretty well established by now but still likely to excite long-time fans. More interesting is what Microsoft will show outside of its mainline titles. The tech giant recently went on a gaming spending spree, acquiring Forza developer Playground Games, Ninja Theory, Obsidian Entertainment, Compulsion Games, InXile, and Undead Labs....

One of the databases, a backup from 2011 app ‘At the Pool’, contained 22,000 plaintext passwords and other user information. The other has its roots in Cultura Collectiva and contains 450 million records of user’s comments, reactions, likes, and account names. In response to the discovery, Facebook told Threatpost that app developers performed a “violation of policy”, but that it’s investigating the leaky servers. Facebook’s Culpability While this seems like a clear cut case of developer fault, some argue that Facebook also holds some accountability....

Brown revealed that Facebook is in early talks with several news publishers about further supporting business models on Facebook. As part of the Facebook Journalism Project, the social media service is thinking about creating a Facebook subscription service for news stories. A source close to Facebook told TechCrunch that the project involves a Facebook paywall. This will allow users to only view a limited amount of articles per month for free....

Essentially, the News Feed on Facebook was overwhelmed by spam posts of minor posts from musicians such as The Beatles and Nirvana. It now seems Meta has the situation under control, but the chaos was ongoing for over three hours. Taking to Twitter, Meta spokesperson Alexandra Voica confirmed the situation, saying it was caused by a “configuration change.” Seeing the funny side of the situation, users used the bug to send memes to celebrities, knowing they would then be reshared as spam to millions of users....

Now that Firefox Reality is available for Windows, it will be available for Windows MR, Quest, Oculus Go, and HTC Vive. Because the browser is specifically created for VR, its homepage is designed for headsets. The app description reads: “Firefox Reality brings the best and freshest content from the web that you know and love to Augmented Reality headsets. Our browser provides an open, accessible and secure way for everyone to explore the web....

You’ll be able to upgrade from versions of Windows 7 and 8.1, avoiding the regular $120. The only requirement is the use of some form of accessibility tech, but Microsoft doesn’t check. As a result, anyone with the earlier OSes can upgrade for free. Currently, it’s unclear why it still exists. The offer has a very clear end date, and it could lose Microsoft a lot of money. Our best guess is that things are very busy just after the holiday season, and the company is yet to change things up....

The Titan Key comes in two forms: a Bluetooth and NFC fob for mobile devices, and a USB key. Users have to enroll both keys, with one tucked away safely at all times. The devices use cryptography to ensure the service the user interacts with is legitimate, while also verifying the device hasn’t been tampered with. They’re compatible with all major browsers, including Microsoft’s Edge. For security-conscious users, it’s an extra level of reassurance....