October 29, 2018
Bing Is Pushing Malware When You Search for Chrome
You launch Edge on your new PC, search for “download Chrome,” and click the first result headed to “google.com” on Bing. You’re now on a phishing website pushing malware, disguised to look like the Chrome download page. Source: Bing Is Pushing Malware When You Search for Chrome
October 29, 2018
IBM to acquire Red Hat in deal valued at $34 billion
The acquisition is by far IBM’s largest deal ever, and third-biggest in the history of U.S. tech. Source: IBM to acquire Red Hat in deal valued at $34 billion
The new exemptions are a major win for the right to repair movement and give consumers wide latitude to legally repair the devices they own. Source: In Groundbreaking Decision, Feds Say Hacking DRM to Fix Your Electronics Is Legal
October 26, 2018
Copyright Office Ruling Issues Sweeping Right to Repair Reforms
The Copyright Office has spoken: consumers now have permission to break DRM and software locks in the name of repair. A huge victory for the #RightToRepair movement. Source: Copyright Office Ruling Issues Sweeping Right to Repair Reforms
A BuzzFeed News investigation uncovered a sophisticated ad fraud scheme involving more than 125 Android apps and websites, some of which were targeted at kids. Source: How A Massive Ad Fraud Scheme Exploited Android Phones To Steal Millions Of Dollars