The vulnerabilities opened the door to “ghosts” hiding in and disrupting rooms, where moderators would be unable to mute them.
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The best email platforms for iPhone, iPad and Mac users in 2021
POP3 and IMAP email technologies are giving way to other, more competitive solutions. Here are the best email platforms for iOS, iPadOS and macOS users, depending upon need.
How the FBI Got Into the San Bernardino Shooter’s iPhone
Plus: Russian sanctions, Europe’s SolarWinds fallout, and more of this week’s top security news.
Microsoft releases biannual reports on digital trust
The reports reveal an increase in requests from U.S. law enforcement agencies, and that the company received the most requests for content removal from China during this period.
The FBI Takes a Drastic Step to Fight China’s Hacking Spree
The agency’s approach to protecting vulnerable victims of the recent Hafnium attack manages to be at once controversial and refreshingly restrained.
What’s Making You So Gassy? This Gadget Aims to Find Out
The FoodMarble measures the level of hydrogen in your breath, which can tell you which foods are causing your digestion woes.
Facebook Had Years to Fix Flaw That Leaked 500M Users’ Data
Software makers can’t catch every bug every time, but Facebook had ample warning about the privacy problems with its “contact import” feature.
What Really Caused Facebook’s 500M-User Data Leak?
The company’s explanations have been confusing and inconsistent, but there are finally some answers.
Signal Adds a Payments Feature—With Cryptocurrency
The encrypted messaging app is integrating support for MobileCoin in a bid to keep up with the features offered by its more mainstream rivals.
The UK Is Trying to Stop Facebook’s End-to-End Encryption
The government’s latest attack is aimed at discouraging the company from following through with its planned rollout across platforms.