Twitter says attackers downloaded data from up to 8 non-verified accounts

Hackers accessed Twitter's internal systems to hijack some of the platform's top voices including U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden, reality TV star Kim Kardashian, former U.S. President Barack Obama and billionaire Elon Musk and used them to solicit digital currency.

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Google bans ads on coronavirus conspiracy theory content

Alphabet Inc's Google said on Friday it would prohibit websites and apps that use its advertising technology from running ads on "dangerous content" that goes against scientific consensus during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Senator asks Twitter about claim worker was paid to help with hack

Senator Josh Hawley, a Republican who closely follows tech issues, pressed Twitter Chief Executive Jack Dorsey on whether a company employee had been paid to assist with a hack of high-profile accounts this week aimed at scamming readers.

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US expects TikTok to operate as local company, leave ByteDance

A top White House adviser on Thursday said he expects TikTok to separate from its Chinese owner and operate as an US company, amid growing concerns about the security of the data handled by the short video app.

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Google bans ads on coronavirus conspiracy theory content

Alphabet Inc's Google said on Friday it would prohibit websites and apps that use its advertising technology from running ads on "dangerous content" that goes against scientific consensus during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Senator asks Twitter about claim worker was paid to help with hack

Senator Josh Hawley, a Republican who closely follows tech issues, pressed Twitter Chief Executive Jack Dorsey on whether a company employee had been paid to assist with a hack of high-profile accounts this week aimed at scamming readers.

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US expects TikTok to operate as local company, leave ByteDance

A top White House adviser on Thursday said he expects TikTok to separate from its Chinese owner and operate as an US company, amid growing concerns about the security of the data handled by the short video app.

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10 apps that make your smartphone camera do more than clicking photos

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10 apps that make your smartphone camera do more than clicking photos

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World Emoji Day: Apple, Google Tease New Emojis Coming to Android and iOS

Apple and Google are celebrating World Emoji Day today by announcing new emojis for its users. Both the tech giants will roll out the new emojis later this year with a software update.

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Today’s Deals on Amazon: Samsung Galaxy S10 is available with Rs 21,000 discount

Samsung Galaxy S10 is equipped with a 6.1-inch QHD+ screen and is available at Rs 49,999.

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Today’s Deals on Amazon: Samsung Galaxy S10 is available with Rs 21,000 discount

Samsung Galaxy S10 is equipped with a 6.1-inch QHD+ screen and is available at Rs 49,999.

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TikTok May Break Away From Its Chinese Parent to Evade US Ban, Says White House Adviser

TikTok may move away from its Chinese parent company to avoid a ban in the US, said White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow. Not speculating on who could buy the video sharing platform, Kudlow thinks of it as a “better solution.”

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Zoom Fixes a Vanity URL Issue to Prevent Potential Phishing Attacks

Zoom along with the cybersecurity company Check Point has fixed an issue with its Vanity URL that could have potentially allowed hackers to manipulate meeting ID links for phishing purposes.

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Some VPN firms shut down Hong Kong servers over security law concerns

A handful of virtual private network (VPN) providers have shut down their servers in Hong Kong, citing concerns over the national security law.

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TikTok says it has removed 29,000 coronavirus videos in Europe

TikTok says it has deleted roughly 29,000 coronavirus-related videos in Europe for breaking its rules.

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