Tag: Tech

Australia says ‘state-based actor’ behind recent cyberattacks but won’t identify country

A “sophisticated state-based actor” has been attempting to hack a wide range…

Former eBay execs sent spiders, pig fetus to couple in cyberstalking plot, feds say

You can find almost anything on eBay — including, perhaps, a bit…

Facebook launches effort to boost U.S. voter turnout, yet Trump misinformation remains

Facebook is launching a widespread effort to boost U.S. voter turnout and…

Germany launches coronavirus contact tracing app ⁠— Here’s how it works

Germany on Tuesday becomes the latest European country to launch a smartphone…

Renowned Philippine journalist Maria Ressa found guilty of libel

Manila, Philippines — An award-winning journalist critical of the Philippine president was…

The Queen makes first-ever public video call thanks to COVID-19

She’s a cyber queen now.Much of the world, including that of the…

Twitter tests new feature prompting Android users to open articles before sharing

Twitter Inc on Wednesday said it was testing a new feature on…

Online platforms scramble as content moderators in short supply amid coronavirus

While hundreds of thousands of companies across the country have seen work…

How technology is helping George Floyd protesters organize, record police violence

When a friend shared a Facebook post with Michelle Burris inviting her…

Facebook removes nearly 200 accounts linked to white supremacy groups

Facebook has removed nearly 200 social media accounts linked to white supremacy…

Reddit co-founder quits board, asks for Black replacement

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian announced his resignation from the board of the…

Blackout Tuesday may hurt awareness efforts after George Floyd death, advocates say

Blackout Tuesday is a social media movement that was originally created as…