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• ​Supergirl poses with Wonder Woman Lynda Carter - CNET

  19-08-2016 23:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Superwomen Melissa Benoist dressed as Supergirl meets former "Wonder Woman" Lynda Carter in a candid photo from the set.
  
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• Microsoft will pay you to use its new Edge browser - CNET

  19-08-2016 23:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  But you also have to make Bing your default search engine to earn points in its revamped rewards program.
  
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• Pebbles, Jaguars and a stick-shift shootout: Our week on Instagram - Roadshow

  19-08-2016 22:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Carfection's back! Hooray, my job is easier!
  
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• AT&T, Apple, Google and others join FCC to end robocalls - CNET

  19-08-2016 22:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The tech industry is joining forces with federal regulators to put an end to unwanted automated phone calls.
  
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• Can a Pikachu drink your coffee? MIT video magic might show the way - CNET

  19-08-2016 22:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Pokemon Go, and other augmented-reality adventures, could get way more immersive, thanks to a crazy-cool new innovation that makes video responsive.
  
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• New Snowden docs support claim of NSA cyberweapon hack - CNET

  19-08-2016 21:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Intercept publishes files from leakmeister Edward Snowden that appear to confirm the NSA's secret malware software is out in the open.
  
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• Strange humanoid creature caught on film: Chupacabra or hoax? - CNET

  19-08-2016 21:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hide your goats! A crummy video purports to show a mysterious creature that could be a livestock-munching chupacabra.
  
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• Harley-Davidson has an expensive emissions problem of its own - Roadshow

  19-08-2016 21:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Harleygate sounds terrible, so I'm not going to call it that.
  
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• Watch old bridge parts get resurrected into an insanely overbuilt turntable - CNET

  19-08-2016 21:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  On an episode of "Made By Destruction" on the Science Channel, foundry workers melt steel sourced from discarded bridges to build the most metal turntable ever.
  
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• FBI asked Macau billionaire if partner was Chinese agent: court records

  19-08-2016 21:03 via news.yahoo.com
  
  By Nate Raymond NEW YORK (Reuters) - The FBI last year questioned a Macau billionaire charged with participating in a bribery scheme at the United Nations about whether one of his partners was involved with Chinese foreign intelligence, according to court records. A transcript of a Federal Bureau of Investigation interview of Macau real estate developer Ng Lap Seng following his 2015 arrest was filed in federal court in Manhattan last week by his lawyers. In a motion, they noted FBI agents quest
  
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• Watch plane's emergency landing -- is an engine spitting flames? - CNET

  19-08-2016 20:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: An onlooker grabs smartphone video of a Qatar Airways passenger jet heading toward an Istanbul airport after the plane was hit by a bird.
  
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• Threat to SMBs from ransomware on the rise, report

  19-08-2016 20:30
  
  Ransomware is not going away, according to a new study from Arctic Wolf Networks.
  
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• The 404 Show Best of 2016: Steve Guttenberg - CNET

  19-08-2016 20:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As the summer draws to an end (finally), we're taking a look back at the first half of 2016. Please enjoy this amazing episode with Steve Guttenberg as he tells a handful of stories including his run-ins with Steven Spielberg and Bruce Willis.
  
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• Is Android as easy to secure as the latest AV-TEST results appear to suggest?

  19-08-2016 20:00
  
  An independent IT security research facility has reviewed Android, and despite constant charges of insecurity, found the mobile platform to be far from wanting ?
  
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• U.S. government extends offer to protect states from electoral cyberthreats

  19-08-2016 19:45
  
  Updated! As it considers classifying the electoral system as critical infrastructure, the U.S. government has pledged to provide states with federal assistance to help manage voting cyber risks and taking additional steps to quell fears the election this fall could be hacked.
  
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• Doctors can now prescribe Jabra fitness headphones to treat obesity, cancer and diabetes - CNET

  19-08-2016 19:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Jabra has teamed up with the TrainerMD health program to help doctors monitor patients' health stats in real time using the company's new Sport Pulse Special Edition fitness earbuds.
  
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• 'Kenobi: A Star Wars Story' fan-made teaser explores Obi-Wan's past - CNET

  19-08-2016 19:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  With the promise of more Star Wars spin-off films on the horizon, a fan is rooting for a deep-dive into the world of Obi-Wan Kenobi, the noted Jedi.
  
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• Cyber stalker arrested after doing too much to keep up with the Kardashians

  19-08-2016 19:30
  
  A San Francisco Bay-area woman was arrested Thursday after doing a little too much to keep up with the Kardashians.
  
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• Watchdog group says Sprint's revised 50% off ads are still shady - CNET

  19-08-2016 19:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The ad industry's self-regulator is still not satisfied with Sprint's efforts to make its 50% off promotions more clear to consumers, and it's asking the FCC to step in.
  
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• Battery concerns may keep cellular abilities out of the next Apple Watch - CNET

  19-08-2016 19:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A report says Apple planned to untether its Watch from its iPhone by the end of 2016, but technical issues interfered.
  
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• Twitter takes down 235K extremist accounts

  19-08-2016 18:44
  
  Third parties say that Islamic State traffic on Twitter has plummeted by 45% over the past 2 years.
  
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• We double-dog dare Cadillac to build the Escala concept - Roadshow

  19-08-2016 18:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The CT6 isn't a flagship. The Escala concept, on the other hand, certainly could be.
  
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• Sony's $499 infotainment system packs Apple Carplay, Android Auto - Roadshow

  19-08-2016 18:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  While Sony is late to the game in releasing a head unit like this, its price point should give it an advantage in the marketplace.
  
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• Samsung Connect Auto brings Wi-Fi, LTE connectivity to the unwashed masses - Roadshow

  19-08-2016 18:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In order to join the realm of connected cars, all you need is this dongle, a car and a smartphone.
  
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• Man hacks Android app to get free beer

  19-08-2016 18:21
  
  A Polish researcher found a loyalty awards app that could be tricked into clocking up loyalty bonuses over and over again...
  
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• US allows ZTE to work with American tech companies despite trade sanctions - CNET

  19-08-2016 18:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Chinese handset maker is given a reprieve from export sanctions imposed earlier this year after the Commerce Department accused it of selling products containing US technology to Iran.
  
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• Eddie Bauer POS systems hit with malware

  19-08-2016 17:50
  
  Updated! Retailer Eddie Bauer's CEO reported that the chain's in-store point-of-sale network had been infected with malware for a six-month period during which time payment card information may have been accessed by unauthorized personnel.
  
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• Snowden Documents Show NSA Leak is Real: Report

  19-08-2016 17:23
  Previously unpublished documents released by former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden confirm that some of the spy agency's top-secret code has been leaked or hacked, The Intercept reported Friday.
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• Brazilians targeted in free Olympic ticket giveaway phishing scam

  19-08-2016 17:22
  
  The 2016 Olympics may be winding down, but cybercriminals are not slacking off in their efforts to use the sporting event as a way to lure victims.
  
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• PowerShell-Abusing Banking Trojan Goes to Brazil

  19-08-2016 17:16
  With Brazil currently hosting the 2016 Olympics, cybercriminals appear determined to profit from this major sporting event as much as possible, such as using banking Trojans that abuse PowerShell, Kaspersky Lab researchers reveal.read more
  
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• To Defend Against Ransomware, Remember Health is Wealth

  19-08-2016 16:39
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• Records exposed of 650K patients at Bon Secours

  19-08-2016 16:11
  
  Patient records were compromised at Bon Secours, a nonprofit health care provider.
  
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• Dridex Trojan Returns From Summer Vacation

  19-08-2016 15:54
  Dridex, one of the most prolific Trojans in recent years, is ramping up its activity once again, after coming to a near stop about two months ago, Proofpoint security researchers reveal.
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• Concern Over Windows 10 Privacy Practices Grows

  19-08-2016 15:16
  Microsoft has been getting bad press over concerns with Windows 10. There are two primary reasons: firstly that the company is, or has been, overly aggressive in pushing the operating system on existing Windows users; and secondly that it plays fast and loose with user privacy.
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• PoS Malware Hits Eddie Bauer Stores

  19-08-2016 14:38
  The point of sale (PoS) systems at Eddie Bauer retail stores across North America were infected with malware between January 2, 2016 and July 17, 2016, the clothing store chain announced on Thursday.read more
  
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• Ukrainian MP offers more details on alleged payments to Trump campaign chief

  19-08-2016 13:25 via news.yahoo.com
  
  By Pavel Polityuk KIEV (Reuters) - A Ukrainian lawmaker on Friday divulged more details of what he said were payments made to Donald Trump's campaign chief in the U.S. presidential race by the political party of the Kremlin-backed former Ukrainian leader Viktor Yanukovich. MP Serhiy Leshchenko said money was allocated for Trump aide Paul Manafort to finance services such as carrying out exit polls at elections, buying computers and conducting research. Manafort has denied allegations - first mad
  
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• Police chiefs: we need the right to decrypt your stuff

  19-08-2016 13:09
  
  The maple leaf. Hockey. Tim Horton's donuts. Forced decryption?
  
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• Why people ignore security alerts up to 87% of the time

  19-08-2016 12:29
  
  A study shows that timing is key: interrupt a user while they're doing something important, and you cause a bottleneck in their brain.
  
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• MobileEyes, Emergency Reporting reach agreement to integrate solutions

  19-08-2016 05:38
  Top Priority Sector: law_enforcement_first_respondersSAN ANTONIO, Aug. 18, 2016 Fire Rescue International - TradeMaster, the leader in mobile and cloud-based inspection and pre-plan software, today announced an integration partnership with reporting and records management software (RMS) company, Emergency Reporting.The relationship provides the companies' mutual customers a seamless inspection and reporting solution that eliminates redundant data entry by enabling common data to pass betwee
  
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• Idesco provides badge printer for Little League World Series

  19-08-2016 05:32
  Top Priority Sector: access_control_identificationNEW YORK Aug. 18, 2016 Idesco Corp., a leading New York-based security systems integrator, today announced it will be a security provider for the 70th Little League World Series, the final event of the Little League International Tournament and the most prestigious youth baseball and softball competition in the world. The Little League World Series will take place August 18th – 28th at the Lamade and Volunteer Stadiums in Williamsport,
  
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• Fire Door Solutions announces partnership with engineering firm

  19-08-2016 05:29
  Top Priority Sector: security_servicesOVERLAND PARK, KS Aug. 18, 2016 Today, Fire Door Solutions is announcing a strategic alliance with Henderson Engineers to serve the fire protection and compliance industry. This new partnership will offer a full complement of engineering, code compliance, life-safety plan, fire door and damper inspection, door repair, fire stopping, and in-field fire door re-labeling services. Both companies will operate independently, although Henderson has purchased a
  
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• Desktop Alert announces its solution meets USAF mass notification requirements

  19-08-2016 05:20
  Top Priority Sector: communicationsAug. 18, 2016 Desktop Alert Inc. the leader in net-centric alerting and interoperable less than one minute emergency communication, known AtHoc alternative at the Department of Defense and winner of the coveted Government Security News 2016 Best Mass Notification System Award today announced the company’s products have met and exceeded United States Air Force Guidance Memorandum to AFI 10-206.8.3. Notification Requirements.Homepage position: 1re
  
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• Newtown schools using cloud system to store critical information, safety plans

  19-08-2016 05:16
  Top Priority Sector: disaster_preparedness_emergency_responseNEW PHILADELPHIA, OH Aug. 18, 2016 In preparation for the 2016-17 school year and with a concern for safety few schools can imagine, the Newtown Public School District in Newtown, CT has implemented a cloud-based school safety system that directly connects first responders with a school's critical safety information.Homepage position: 1read more
  
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• Justice Department decision to stop using private prisons lauded by union leaders

  19-08-2016 05:12
  Top Priority Sector: federal_agencies_legislativeWASHINGTON Aug. 18, 2016 American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) National President J. David Cox Sr. and AFGE Council of Prison Locals President Eric Young today issued the following joint statement:Homepage position: 1read more
  
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• Hackers targeted Trump campaign, Republican Party groups: sources

  19-08-2016 01:05 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Hackers targeted the computer systems of presidential candidate Donald Trump and Republican Party organizations as well as Democratic Party networks, sources familiar with investigations into the attacks said. At least one Trump staff member’s email account was infected with malware in 2015 and sent malicious emails to colleagues, according to one insider for the Republican candidate's campaign and an outside security expert. In the past month, U.S. security officials have said that starti
  
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• Eddie Bauer says retail store registers hit by malware

  19-08-2016 00:01 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Eddie Bauer says its retail stores' point-of-sale systems were infected with malware earlier this year, possibly giving hackers access to customers' payment card information. The Bellevue, Washington-based ...
  
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• iOS and Android inch closer to owning 100% of the smartphone market

  19-08-2016 00:00 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The latest research numbers from Gartner reveal that iOS and Android are inching ever closer towards completely owning 100% of the entire global smartphone market. According to the latest figures, sales of Android and iOS handsets during the recent June quarter accounted for 99.1% of all smartphone sales worldwide. Broken down by platform, Android devices accounted for 86.2% of sales while iPhone sales accounted for 12.9% of sales. DON'T MISS:  The Galaxy Note 7 has a big problem, and
  
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• iOS and Android inch closer to owning 100% of the entire smartphone market

  19-08-2016 00:00 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The latest research numbers from Gartner reveal that iOS and Android are inching ever closer towards completely owning 100% of the entire global smartphone market. According to the latest figures, sales of Android and iOS handsets during the recent June quarter accounted for 99.1% of all smartphone sales worldwide. Broken down by platform, Android devices accounted for 86.2% of sales while iPhone sales accounted for 12.9% of sales. DON'T MISS:  The Galaxy Note 7 has a big problem, and
  
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