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1 Million Third-Party Android Devices Have a Secret Backdoor for Scammers
New research shows at least a million inexpensive Android devices—from TV streaming boxes to car infotainment systems—are compromised to allow bad actors to commit ad fraud and other cybercrime.Wired - 22h -
‘I have fear of financial insecurity’: I’m 58, recently widowed with $1 million saved for retirement. What if the economy tanks?
“My pension after taxes is estimated at $6,500 per month. I’m eligible at age 60 to access $2,400 per month of my husband’s Social Security.”MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
Third-Party Vendors May Be the Hidden Risk in Your Company’s Cybersecurity
How to make sure a vendor’s security issue doesn’t become your own nightmare.Inc. - 5d -
Where Have All the ‘Third Places’ Gone?
The term, coined by a sociologist in the 1980s, refers to informal public spaces where people can linger — and some say they’re disappearing.The New York Times - 2d -
Marvel Rivals Bans A Popular Third-Party Plugin, But Don't Worry If You've Used It
NetEase is getting more aggressive when it comes to cracking down on the use of third-party plugins while playing Marvel Rivals . It's now banning the use of an application called Blitz, although ...GameSpot - Feb. 21 -
Reddit co-founder says Meta’s end to third-party fact-checking is ‘very pragmatic’
"It is impossible to do fact-checking at scale, let alone in real time, as Facebook was trying to do," Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian told CNBC.CNBC - Feb. 27 -
Suns' Kevin Durant says he'd play an NBA 1-on-1 tournament for $1 million, lists his toughest competition
A 1-on-1 tournament with a $1 million prize has reportedly been proposed for 2026 All-Star WeekendCBS Sports - 6d -
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WATCH: Fyre Festival 2 advertises ticket packages for over $1 million
Tickets went on sale Monday for Fyre Festival 2, nearly eight years after the infamous Bahamas festival that led to its founder being convicted of wire fraud.ABC News - Feb. 25 -
Want a Top Quarterback Recruit? They Cost Colleges More Than $1 Million.
Elite student-athletes are cashing in and quarterbacks aren’t the only coveted players capable of earning nine figures.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Australia 1-2 Colombia: Matildas end SheBelieves Cup with third defeat – as it happened
Matildas slump to third defeat in a row Raso strike in vain as Colombia score in each half Australia’s final match in the SheBelieves Cup is under way…. The two sides are making their way out ...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
'We have become the party of the status quo': Chris Murphy makes his case to lead Democrats
Sen. Chris Murphy has made a name for himself as someone willing to chase bipartisan deals on some of Washington’s thorniest issues.NBC News - 2d -
The 10 states where $1 million runs out the fastest in retirement—it's just 12 years in Hawaii
In most U.S. states, $1 million in retirement savings can last for 30 years or more. In Hawaii, that amount runs out in just 12 years, says a recent report.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
PGA Tour $1 million parlay picks, prediction, odds for 2025 Cognizant Classic: Get a giant return on a $10 bet
SportsLine golf expert Eric Cohen locked in a $10 six-leg PGA Tour parlay that pays over $1.2 million for the Cognizant Classic 2025CBS Sports - Feb. 26 -
Mortgage rates are falling. Here’s how much income you need now to buy a house for $250,000, $400,000 and $1 million.
Mortgage rates fell for the sixth week in a row, offering more financial relief to home buyers.MarketWatch - 4d -
PGA Tour $1 million parlay picks, odds for 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational: Get a huge return on a $10 bet
SportsLine golf expert Eric Cohen locked in a $10 nine-leg PGA Tour parlay that pays almost $1.1 million for the Arnold Palmer Invitational 2025CBS Sports - 18h -
Musk's PAC launches $1 million TV ad buy touting Trump's first 6 weeks in office
Billionaire Elon Musk's political action committee has placed a $1 million ad buy to tout President Trump's first six weeks in office.ABC News - 12h -
Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari is having a cultural impact far beyond Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton’s impact stretches far beyond Formula 1 and his quest to win a record-breaking eighth world title with his new teamABC News - 21h -
F1's balance of power: Does each team have a clear-cut No. 1?
Built to be united, F1 teams rarely are, with drivers determined to beat their teammates first and foremost. So who's the No. 1 at all 10 teams?ESPN - 15h -
‘I’m a reluctant snowbird’: We’re in our 60s and own a $1 million home. Can we afford a $290K vacation home near our grandchildren?
“We have no debt and an investment portfolio of $3.3 million.”MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
‘I’ve opened a hornet’s nest’: My mother-in-law lists my husband as beneficiary on her $1 million IRA. But her will does not. Which wins?
“All of this is causing a lot of turmoil in the family. Does her will trump the IRA beneficiary?”MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
I’ll have $4.5 million saved for retirement when I turn 75. Should I start my IRA conversions now?
“My RMD would be $180,000 and the taxes would be high.”MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
A Pair Of Great Star Wars RPGs Are Free For Android Owners Right Now
Following its recent launch, the mobile Epic Games Store is continuing to roll out free games on Android worldwide and iOS in the European Union. Two new arrivals are particularly good ones worth ...GameSpot - Feb. 20 -
Samsung Galaxy S25 review: the smallest top-tier Android left
Compact phone has flagship chip and buckets of AI, but hasn’t changed much from predecessors. The smallest and cheapest of Samsung’s new Galaxy S25 line might be the one to buy, offering top ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Keep Your Old Android Phone Running Longer With LineageOS
Resist the urge to toss that old phone. Give it a second life by installing this open-source version of Android optimized for outdated hardware.Wired - 4d -
'Scammers stole £40k after EDF gave out my number'
Thousands of pounds were stolen after EDF gave his mobile number to scammers, says Stephen.BBC News - 3d -
Deepfakes, cash and crypto: how call centre scammers duped 6,000 people
Nursing home resident and pensioners among thousands of victims of massive fraud network operating from Georgia. Revealed: the scammers who conned savers out of $35m What is investment fraud ...The Guardian - 1d -
37-year-old had just $10,000 in cash savings after her divorce—now she makes nearly $1 million: 'I had to make a drastic change'
How Venus Wang built a seven-figure investment portfolio after divorce left her unemployed with just $10,000 in savings.CNBC - Feb. 24 -
37-year-old boosted her income from $300,000 to nearly $1 million in 3 years: 'I'm always looking for areas where I can be a student'
Venus Wang switches jobs when she stops learning, taking career risks that have nearly tripled her income to nearly $1 million.CNBC - 1d -
What Are Those Weird Devices Basketball Players Are Holding?
Palm-cooling devices—designed to help humans bounce back quickly from exertion and heat stress by chilling their palms—are showing up on sidelines, in training camps, and wherever the heat is on.Wired - Feb. 21 -
Incendiary devices explode outside Russian consulate in Marseille
No injuries reported after incident on Monday, which marks third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Three improvised explosive devices have ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Incendiary devices discovered at Tesla dealership; suspect arrested
"The devices that were discovered had potential for serious damage," a police spokesperson said.The Hill - 6d -
5 Secrets to a Successful Agency Partnership
Insights on avoiding pitfalls when collaborating with an agency.Inc. - Feb. 19 -
Revealed: the scammers who conned savers out of $35m using fake celebrity ads
Georgia-based group used deepfake videos and false news featuring Martin Lewis, Zoe Ball and Ben Fogle to promote fraudulent crypto schemes. How call centre scammers duped 6,000 people What is ...The Guardian - 1d -
It's 'never been easier' to become an online scammer as cybercrime markets flourish, security experts warn
"It has become child's play to create really convincing fake emails, audio notes, images or videos designed to scam ... victims," says Netskope's Tony Burnside.CNBC - 1h -
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Work Has Given Me Tech Neck. This Device Is Helping Undo the Damage
Hours of screen time lead to stiffness, pain, and brain fog. I tested the Chirp Wheel to see if it could help—and the results were surprising.Wired - Feb. 20 -
‘Revenge porn’ abusers allowed to keep devices with explicit images
Prosecutors in England and Wales are failing to obtain orders requiring the deletion of intimate content shared without consent, analysis reveals. Perpetrators of “ revenge porn ” offences are ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Electronic 'signal jamming' devices used for car thefts set to be banned
The, including so-called signal jammers, are thought to play a part in four out of 10 vehicle thefts.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
An incendiary device explodes outside Russian Consulate in Marseille, France
French authorities say an incendiary device has exploded outside the Russian Consulate in Marseille on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of UkraineABC News - Feb. 24
