Feds in NYC: Hackers Stole $45M in ATM Card Breach A gang of cyber-criminals stole $45 million in a matter of hours by hacking their way into a database of prepaid debit cards and then draining cash machines around the globe, federal prosecutors said Thursday. More
Discover Pushes PayPal Payments; First Data Holds Out Discover makes headway in bringing eBay's online-payments service to physical retailers, but First Data, one of the country's largest merchant processors, has opted not to support the service. More
White House backs off mandatory cybersecurity standards for companies The White House has backed away from its push for mandatory cybersecurity standards in favor of an approach that would combine voluntary measures with incentives for companies to comply with them. That approach reflects recognition of the political reality of a divided Congress that makes mandated standards difficult to push through, and a belief that an executive order President Obama signed in February could improve companies’ cybersecurity. More
How a phony tweet and computer trades sank stocks For a few surreal minutes, a mere 12 words on Twitter caused the world's mightiest stock market to tremble. No sooner did hackers send a false Associated Press tweet reporting explosions at the White House on Tuesday than investors started dumping stocks - eventually unloading $134 billion worth. More
House Republicans Prepare For Debt Ceiling Showdown House Republicans are preparing for another showdown over the debt ceiling this summer. The House Ways and Means Committee passed a bill Wednesday to protect Social Security recipients and investors in Treasury bonds if the government hits the limit of its borrowing authority. More
TIAA data breach exposes 2.4 million Social Security numbers A data breach at investment giant TIAA has exposed the Social Security numbers and other identifying information of some 2.4 million people, an internet se ... 11/14/2024 - 8:09 am | View Link
Not to alarm you, but your Social Security number is already leaked Not to alarm you, but your Social Security number is already leaked - ‘The basic information of most adults in the United States, and in many other parts of the world, is already widely available,’ on ... 11/13/2024 - 3:53 am | View Link
When you're in the market for a budget phone, it's tricky to balance the value you get versus the price. However, prioritizing these four hardware specifications while shopping for a phone will ensure you get the best bang for your buck.
Windows Task Manager is a powerful built-in utility for monitoring your PC's performance. Here's how to easily track CPU, memory, disk, and network usage to identify resource hogs.
Google's Pixel phones aren't as cutting-edge as Samsung's flagship Galaxy phones in terms of hardware. Yet, they deliver a superior Android experience, all thanks to features you won't find on other Android devices, including those from Samsung.
Newer Windows 11 computers and keyboards include a dedicated key for summoning the Copilot, Microsofts AI-powered assistant. Unfortunately, I've found it less useful than expected, so I've decided to repurpose the key to open one of my most used apps instead.
Have you ever had one of those days when you felt like you were running on a hamster wheel, working hard but not getting anywhere? I used to feel that wayconstantly busy but rarely productive. That was, until I discovered how transformative and powerful a morning review could be.