Category: Internet

Microsoft disrupts a botnet that infected 9 million computers

[ad_1] To disrupt Necurs, Microsoft analyzed a technique the botnet used to generate new domains through an algorithm. It then predicted over six million domains that would be created in the next 25 months and reported these to registries around the world, so that they can be blocked, preventing future attacks. Today’s action, Microsoft says, […]

Game Developers Conference will stream panels and awards for free

[ad_1] All the virtual talks will be available for free through the GDC Vault, while “many” will reach YouTube in the weeks and months ahead. Some of these talks will appeal primarily to developers. GDC has historically covered topics that may be interesting to many game fans, though, and this year’s may be no exception […]

The Morning After: ‘Call of Duty: Warzone’ joins the free battle royale trend

[ad_1] Recommended: 70 percent isopropyl alcohol wipe or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes.Apple says it’s safe to clean your iPhone with disinfectant wipes No bleach, no soaking and no spraying anything directly on to the display. ‘Fortnite’ and all the rest have a new challenger.‘Call of Duty: Warzone’ is a free battle royale game If you already […]

Facebook’s experimental Stories feature lets users cross-post to Instagram

[ad_1] Facebook is working on cross-posting Stories to Instagram pic.twitter.com/uH2w3VVnSe — Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane) March 9, 2020 The company has confirmed to TechCrunch that it’s now formally testing the feature to make it easier to share moments with more people you care about. Facebook and Instagram have different audiences, after all, so if you […]

Google Groups still exists and it’s getting a redesign

[ad_1] The new Groups beta release includes most popular Groups features as well as: Improved navigation—Group settings are consolidated into one section for easy access. Streamlined group creation—A quick three-step wizard simplifies group creation. Powerful search options—New filtering and search options help you find content quickly. Simplified My groups page—When you’re signed in to Google […]

Arlo will require two-step sign-ins for its smart home devices

[ad_1] Of the three smart home security companies, only Ring’s two-factor requirement is active today. Nest’s is due to take effect sometime in the second quarter. Still, Arlo’s move is an important start. There’s a mounting concern that intruders can use security cameras and other connected devices to spy on and harass homeowners. Two-step logins […]

Netflix will end ‘Lost in Space’ with a third season in 2021

[ad_1] It’s also not the end for Estrin’s work with Netflix. On top of the renewal, he has signed a “multi-year” deal to create more Netflix exclusives. Estrin didn’t hint at what those shows might entail. Lost in Space hasn’t been a critical darling for Netflix. With some exceptions, its average responses on Metacritic and […]

Facebook labels manipulated video of Biden ‘endorsing’ Trump as ‘partly false’

[ad_1] As before, the clip was edited to cut off important context for Biden’s statement. Where the manipulated video shows him saying “we can only re-elect Donald Trump,” the unedited piece shows him saying “we can only re-elect Donald Trump if in fact we get engaged in this circular firing squad here,” referring to the […]

ESPN+ will be the home of PGA Tour’s streaming service in 2022

[ad_1] You might end up paying less to stream live golf tourneys in the future. As part of a larger media deal, PGA Tour Live will be included as part of the ESPN+ base package starting in 2022 — it’ll be the only place you can use it in the US, in fact. The service […]