Tricky Web Timing Attacks Are Getting Easier to Use—and Abuse In this era of digitalization, cybersecurity is more important than ever. As technology continues to advance, so do the methods that cybercriminals employ to exploit vulnerabilities in online systems. One such method is web timing attacks, which are becoming increasingly sophisticated and accessible to attackers.… Continue reading Tricky Web Timing Attacks Are Getting Easier to Use—and Abuse
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Amazon Is Investigating Perplexity Over Claims of Scraping Abuse
Amazon Is Investigating Perplexity Over Claims of Scraping Abuse In recent months, Amazon has found itself embroiled in a controversy concerning the alleged abuse of scraping by third-party sellers on its platform. This practice, which involves the use of automated tools to extract data from websites, has raised concerns over the potential misuse of customer… Continue reading Amazon Is Investigating Perplexity Over Claims of Scraping Abuse
Mastodon Has a Child Abuse Material Problem, Like Every Other Major Web Platform
In the past few years, Mastodon, a decentralised and open-source microblogging platform, has become a popular place for users to discuss topics such as technology, video games, politics, and more. Unfortunately, like most other major web platforms, such as Twitter and Facebook, Mastodon has recently had to confront a rising problem: the presence of child… Continue reading Mastodon Has a Child Abuse Material Problem, Like Every Other Major Web Platform
Stanford researchers find Mastodon has a massive child abuse material problem
Stanford researchers have come to a startling realization. Mastodon, a social media network that is considered as a safer and respectable alternative to other social media networks like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, has a major issue with child abuse material. According to the researchers, Mastodon has over 15 million active users and many of them… Continue reading Stanford researchers find Mastodon has a massive child abuse material problem
Apple faces special antitrust abuse regime in Germany
Apple is facing a new antitrust abuse regime in Germany, with the rules targeting how the iPhone-maker charges for app downloads, collects user data, and offers its services. While the new law is designed to limit Apple’s power in the market, the company has pushed back against the regulations, arguing that they will stifle small… Continue reading Apple faces special antitrust abuse regime in Germany
Elon Bans Mastodon Links as Twitter Purge Continues
As the news of Twitter purging its platform of millions of abusive accounts continues to make headlines, a new front in this story has recently arisen- the banning of links to the social media platform, Mastodon. On July 23rd, tech mogul and founder of Tesla, Elon Musk, sent a tweet announcing the ban on Mastodon… Continue reading Elon Bans Mastodon Links as Twitter Purge Continues
Apple will let its employees talk about discrimination and abuse
As more workers around the world demand safer working conditions and increased rights, Apple is making a major move to ensure that its employees can speak out against any kind of discrimination or abuse they experience on the job. Earlier this week, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the company would be introducing a new… Continue reading Apple will let its employees talk about discrimination and abuse