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LastPass fixes flaw that leaked your previously used credentials

Sep16
by on September 16, 2019 at 12:39 pm
Posted In: Around the Web


Popular password manager LastPass has fixed a serious flaw in its latest update that potentially allowed a malicious website to access the last used credentials entered by the browser extension. The clickjacking bug was discovered by Google Project Zero researcher Tavis Ormandy on August 30, part of the white-hat hack group devoted to finding bugs in software, reports ZDNet. Clickjacking is what happens when a user is tricked into clicking something that’s disguised as a different element, thus accidentally revealing confidential information, or even take control. “To exploit this bug, a series of actions would need to be taken by…

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Learn the steps to create your own Shopify e-commerce business for under $40

Sep16
by on September 16, 2019 at 12:00 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Offers


Nowadays, if you want to start a business, all you need is a great idea, a reliable supply chain, a website and some organization, hustle and smarts. You can work out all the steps of selling in the digital age with the training found in The Ultimate Shopify and E-commerce Expert Bundle, available for just $39 (over 90 percent off) from TNW Deals.

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Why paid VR content is already dead

Sep16
by on September 16, 2019 at 11:00 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Podium


Over the past 18 months, I have talked to over a hundred VR/AR content creators, from large teams to indie developers working from their garage. I like to understand the vision behind their creation, which leads to passionate responses. Invariably, these creators are incredibly tech savvy and passionate about the design and development of their content. My next question is generally around the go to market strategy and how their VR/AR app will be promoted. Invariably, creators are caught in the hype and excitement of building great content, and a tad unrealistic about this aspect of their business. Most of…

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CHEAP: Pinch me, I can’t believe there’s $790 off this HP Pavilion 15z laptop

Sep16
by on September 16, 2019 at 10:20 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Plugged


If you’re in the market for a new laptop for work or school, you’ll naturally find yourself spoiled for choice. But HP’s got a sweet deal for you in the form of its 15z Pavilion, and it looks like it’s worth checking out. This Windows 10 machine packs a four-core AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 2.1 Ghz processor, paired with a Radeon Vega 8 GPU and 16GB RAM. There’s also a 15.6-inch 1,366×768 pixel touchscreen display, and a 256GB SSD included. All for just $509.99 – down from a sticker price of $1,299.99! That’s right, this is discounted by a whopping…

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Surprise! Survey says just 20% of rich millennials are investing in cryptocurrency

Sep16
by on September 16, 2019 at 10:12 am
Posted In: Around the Web, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


One in five millennials (20 percent) have invested in cryptocurrency, according to new survey results. As part of the survey, UK law firm Michelmores surveyed 500 affluent millennials – arguably a low amount – with investable assets of £25,000 or more about their approach and attitudes to money, work, investing, and lifestyle. The research shows that traditional forms of investment continue to be popular, with most rich youngsters investing in shares (37 percent), pensions or annuities (37 percent), or stocks (35 percent). Similarly, at least a quarter of those surveyed said they had invested in life insurance (30 percent), investment trusts…

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