Category: Tech

Zoom fixed a vanity URL issue that could have led to phishing attacks

[ad_1] Zoom says it has fixed a security issue that would have let hackers manipulate organizations’ custom URLs for the service and send legitimate-seeming meeting invitations. If a victim accepted the invitation and attended the meeting, the phony caller may have been able to inject malware into their device or carry out a phishing attack. […]

AppleCare+ monthly plans move abroad to Canada, Japan and Australia

[ad_1] Apple first rolled out monthly payments for Applecare+ last year, but so far the service has been limited to to US. Now, Apple is expanding the program abroad to three additional countries: Japan, Australia and Canada (via MacRumors). AppleCare+ extends your regular warranty and includes accidental damage coverage. As in the US, the lump-sum […]

Amazon will let businesses use its Twitch streaming tech for livestreams

[ad_1] They can personalize their streams to, say, show additional information or a buy button when specific products appear on screen. But IVS does the heavy lifting to make sure the video will be viewable to anybody in the world. Even better, the service includes access to a player SDK that makes integrating videos into […]

Virgin Galactic appoints former Disney exec as its new CEO

[ad_1] “…we are delighted to welcome Michael as the new Chief Executive to lead Galactic into commercial operations. I believe Michael’s long and distinguished career at one of the world’s leading customer experience brands provides a natural fit with Virgin’s culture as well as Galactic’s requirements as it prepares for commercial service.” Colglazier is replacing […]

Twitter claims ‘social engineering attack’ led to crypto scam tweets

[ad_1] In its first detailed statements since someone took over a number of high profile accounts Wednesday afternoon, Twitter posted a thread explaining “what we know so far.” While rumors have swirled about what may have caused a compromise that gave hackers access to Twitter accounts for Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Barack Obama, Apple, Kanye […]

You can buy ‘Microsoft Flight Simulator’ on 10 DVDs if you want

[ad_1] When Microsoft Flight Simulator comes out on August 18th, fans of the long-running series in Europe will have the chance to buy a physical copy of the upcoming game. Usually, that wouldn’t be a big deal, but Flight Simulator will come on a whopping 10 discs. The package is coming courtesy of a publisher named Aerosoft that […]

Twitter has apparently disabled tweets from verified accounts

[ad_1] In an effort to prevent more hacked accounts from posting crypto scams, Twitter has apparently chosen to disable tweets from verified accounts. Though the company has not yet confirmed this to us, Engadget staffers have experienced this with our own verified accounts. At the same time, we were able to tweet using our unverified […]

Overwatch League’s online-only playoffs start on September 3rd

[ad_1] To limit server lag, the North American teams will travel to Asia. While they won’t compete in person, there will be a break before the playoffs resume. “Before the four finalists can face off, we will need a few weeks for health and safety needs and to account for travel logistics,” Blizzard said.  Summer, […]

Crypto scammers hack Elon Musk, Apple and Bill Gates on Twitter

[ad_1] Screenshot/ Twitter The attacks appeared to be coordinated, with similar messages shared on multiple accounts. Musk’s account later replied to the previous tweet, referencing Gates. “Me and my brother Bill Gates are returning the favor today! Stay safe out there!” Twitter/ screenshot Screenshot / Twitter Similar scams were tweeted from another of other high-profile […]