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The Microsoft Outlook hackers are stealing victims’ Bitcoin

Apr30
by on April 30, 2019 at 8:44 am
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


Earlier this month, hackers accessed the emails of numerous Microsoft Outlook users after snatching the credentials of one of the company’s customer support reps. But now it turns out the hackers were also able to steal users’ cryptocurrency. One affected user says the hackers lifted 1 Bitcoin (over $5,000 at the time of writing) from his wallet, Motherboard reports. Hackers stole 1 Bitcoin (over $5,000 at the time of writing) from one user, Motherboard reports. Other Microsoft email account users affected by the breach are also starting to come forward. It appears the hackers used the exploit to reset victims’…

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Amazon wants to deliver crime news and fear to Ring doorbell owners

Apr30
by on April 30, 2019 at 7:41 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Plugged


Amazon is in the process of a curious hire – a Managing Editor, News – to help bring “breaking crime news alerts” to owners of Ring’s home security gadgets. It’s odd because it’s arguably the first time a security firm has required someone to fill this position within its ranks. But as Nieman Lab director Joshua Benton infers, there’s probably something more insidious at play.   While the Amazon-owned company hasn’t explained exactly how this layer of news will fit into its services, it’s likely that Ring will surface local crime alerts in its Neighbors mobile app, which is already available…

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