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Internet Explorer update will block out-of-date ActiveX controls, starting with older versions of Java

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by on August 6, 2014 at 6:23 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web

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Microsoft today announced an important Internet Explorer update that will block out-of-date ActiveX controls. It will be released along with the next Windows update and other security updates coming on August 12 (this month’s Patch Tuesday). The update will let IE use a Microsoft-hosted file (versionlist.xml) to determine whether an ActiveX control should be stopped from loading. Microsoft says it will start by initially flagging older versions of Java, “but over time will add other outdated ActiveX controls to the list.” By default, users will be warned and given options to update the control or override the warning. Users with…

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3 smart decisions to make before advertising on Facebook

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by on August 6, 2014 at 6:15 pm
Posted In: Analysis and Opinion, Around the Web, How-To's, Social Media

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Brian Honigman is a marketing consultant, a professional speaker and freelance writer. This post originally appeared on the Adknowledge blog. The most common issue businesses face when trying to advertise on Facebook is not being properly prepared from the very beginning. Before your organization pulls the trigger on a Facebook ad spend, and way before working with a social advertising partner, it’s essential that your team understands your company’s ongoing objectives. Facebook is a powerful advertising platform for advertisers to reach highly targeted customers at scale at various points through the conversion funnel. For advertisers, the Facebook platform offers a variety of tools, ad units and targeting…

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Square launches bug bounty program with rewards starting from $250

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by on August 6, 2014 at 5:52 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider, Mobile

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Square today launched a bug bounty program in conjunction with HackerOne. Rewards start at a minimum of $250 and no maximum is given. The company has outlined requirements in order to identify legitimate security research as opposed to malicious attacks against its services. Square promises not to bring legal action against researchers who: Share the full details of any problem found with Square. Do not disclose the issue to others until Square has had “reasonable time” to address it. Do not intentionally harm the experience or usefulness of the service to others. Never attempt to view, modify, or damage data…

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IFTTT can now send you a notification every time an astronaut enters space

Aug06
by on August 6, 2014 at 5:31 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

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Space is beautiful, mysterious and downright captivating. If you’ve been contemplating the best way to keep up with the latest discoveries, missions and updates though, look no further. Internet automation service If This Then That (IFTTT) has you covered. The company has just launched a ‘Space Channel‘ that’s powered by a combination of sources including NASA, How Many People Are In Space Right Now, Open Notify, and the Mars Atmospheric Aggregation System. Available triggers, or the circumstances for which you can automate actions, including breaking news from NASA, when an astronaut enters or exits space, and when a season change is detected…

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Google acquires smart messaging service Emu, will shut it down

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by on August 6, 2014 at 5:29 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Google

Today, Emu announced that it was being acquired by Google. The smart messaging service mines your conversations and surfaces relevant information like restaurant and movie reviews. Plus you when you receive or send a message with a time or day (for example: let’s get lunch on saturday), the app gives you the option to create a calendar event based on that information with just a tap. If you’re a fan of the service, today’s announcement is bad news. The company is shutting down its app: That’s right! And we’re super-excited. But to focus on our next chapter, we have to close the last one. As of…

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