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New Android ‘sex simulator’ ransomware spreads via SMS messages

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by on July 31, 2019 at 11:19 am
Posted In: Around the Web


If you’re using an Android phone, there’s a new family of ransomware attack that leverages SMS to spread, according to new research from Slovakia-based cybersecurity firm ESET. The ransomware — referred to as Android/Filecoder.C and active since July 12 — uses victims’ contact lists to spread further via SMS messages containing malicious links. The malware was distributed via pornographic posts on Reddit and XDA-Developers Android forum, a popular  the researchers noted. The SMS messages advertised a link to an app that has supposedly used the victim’s photos when it’s actually a malicious app containing the ransomware. In an attempt to hide their true…

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‘Crypto-Twitter’ really wants a Satoshi symbol — but nobody can agree on one

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by on July 31, 2019 at 9:53 am
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


The Bitcoin currency symbol or glyph (฿) has been around for a while now. It was first used by Nakamoto in an early release of the Bitcoin client. Apple even added it to the iOS12 keyboard last year. But the community is yet to decide on a symbol for smaller denominations of Bitcoin, otherwise known as Satoshis. The community has been discussing the need for a “Satoshi” symbol for some time. Twitter user BitFicus has been campaigning for one symbol for over a year. Five months ago, they compiled their idea into a bundle of assets and published a GitHub…

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Face filter bug reveals this young vlogger is actually a middle-aged woman

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by on July 31, 2019 at 9:38 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Shareables


She had built a reputation on Chinese social media with her “sweet and healing voice” which had enchanted thousands of followers. She was “worshipped” as a “cute goddess” – youthful and lively. Until a technical glitch during one of her livestreams revealed her to be a middle-aged woman, and not the young girl she presented herself as. This is the story of Chinese vlogger “Your Highness Qiao Biluo,” who has found herself in the middle of heated discussions on beauty standards after a face filter bug unmasked her carefully crafted online persona, beloved by over 100,000 users on Douyu – a…

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Netflix is testing changing playback quality based on your physical activity

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by on July 31, 2019 at 8:36 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web


Last week, a security researcher tweeted that the Netflix app on his Android phone requested access to the device’s physical activity sensors. Later, when I checked it on my Pixel 3 XL, even I had the permission turned on without any prior prompt. It’s rather odd that a streaming video service would want to know whether you’re walking or running. Hey @netflix why does your Android app want physical activity data? pic.twitter.com/Lv0QUL0w9g — Beto on Security(back to basics now) (@BetoOnSecurity) July 27, 2019 When I contacted Netflix, it said it’s a part of a test which improves video playback quality…

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Sex toy companies unite to protest double standards of Facebook’s ad policy

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by on July 31, 2019 at 8:22 am
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Last month, Dame, a female-founded sex toy company, announced it was suing the MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority) for censoring its campaign on NYC’s subway. On the subway today, you’ll probably spot a few ads promoting medication for erectile dysfunction and low male libidos from companies like Hims and Roman, but you won’t see sexual wellness ads targeted towards women.  There’s a blatant double standard when it comes to sexual wellness products for women and men — and it’s not just on the subway. Both Facebook and Instagram are making it harder for companies like Dame to promote their products with…

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