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A flaw in Safari 15's IndexedDB API can leak browser activity and user identifiers, like Google ID, to other sites; Apple was alerted of the flaw on November 28 — DISCLAIMER: FingerprintJS does not use this vulnerability in our products and does not provide cross-site tracking services.| Microsoft Security Blog: |
Microsoft identifies a destructive malware operation targeting Ukrainian organizations; the malware looks like ransomware but lacks a ransom recovery mechanism — - Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) — Microsoft Digital Security Unit (DSU) — Microsoft 365 Defender Threat Intelligence Team| Max Seddon / Financial Times: |
Ukraine's government says “all evidence points to Russia being behind the attack”, which took down about 70 government websites — Proof of involvement could meet threshold for west to impose sanctions but incident yet to be formally attributed| Lauren Thomas / CNBC: |
Recent filings from Walmart, including seven US trademark applications, indicate a possible plan to develop and offer virtual goods, NFTs, and a cryptocurrency — - Walmart appears to be venturing into the metaverse with plans to create its own cryptocurrency and collection of NFTs.| José Adorno / 9to5Mac: |
Gurman: Apple's headset will likely cost $2,000+ and have two CPUs, one on par with the M1 Pro, two 8K displays, and an interchangeable prescription lens option — A Friday report indicated that Apple was having trouble with its rumored AR/VR headset due to overheating, camera … | Mark Gurman / Bloomberg: |
Sources: Apple will expand CarKey availability beyond BMW by this summer, starting with Hyundai's Genesis line; a look at potential Apple headset names — As Apple Inc.'s first mixed-reality headset runs behind schedule, here's a look at what the company could name the product.| James Ball / Rolling Stone: |
The UK government hires ad agency M&C Saatchi to run a publicity campaign criticizing Meta's plans to make Messenger end-to-end encrypted by default — The Home Office has hired a high-end ad agency to mobilize public opinion against encrypted communications — with plans that include some shockingly manipulative tactics| Alberto Nardelli / Bloomberg: |
Amazon reverses its proposed ban on Visa credit cards in the UK, due to start on January 19; the company had cited high transaction costs — Amazon.com Inc. has emailed U.K. customers to say that a planned ban on Visa credit cards will no longer take place.| Paul Sawers / VentureBeat: |
French startup Exotec, which builds autonomous industrial warehouse robots, raises a $335M Series D led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management at a $2B valuation — Exotec, a French robotics company used by some of the world's biggest retailers and enterprises, has raised $335 million … | Financial Times: |
Spain will impose restrictions starting next month on influencers promoting cryptocurrencies, after concerns over protecting investors in the unregulated sector — Watchdog imposes landmark restrictions amid concerns for investors in unregulated sector — Spain is imposing restrictions … | Ingrid Lunden / TechCrunch: |
Istanbul-based Spyke, which builds multiplayer social games, raises a $55M seed from Griffin Gaming Partners, the largest Turkish seed round ever — Istanbul has become a city to watch when it comes to casual gaming startups, boosted by the likes of Peak (acquired by Zynga for $1.8 billion) … | Kirsten Grind / Wall Street Journal: |
Sources: Activision Blizzard has fired or pushed out over 36+ and disciplined ~40 others since July, after allegations of sexual harassment and other misconduct — Company's actions have come in the wake of pressure from investors, business partners and employees to address complaints over its handling of misconduct issues
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