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Instagram to Add Moderators to Live Videos, Working on Story Like Button. This year, the photo and video sharing platform Instagram aggressively worked on introducing several new features to enhance the user experience of its users.
And, now it is actively working on the ‘add moderators to live videos’ and ‘story like button’ feature. The reverse engineer Alessandro who first spotted these features has provided a few glimpses of how these features will look like in the future update. Alessandro Paluzzi ‘@alex193a’ (Twitter handle of the reverse engineer) suggested that Instagram is testing the option to add moderators to Instagram live videos. Mozilla Firefox Blocks Malicious Add-ons used by 455K users. Mozilla Firefox Blocks Malicious Add-ons Used by 455K users Mozilla Firefox’s development team has blocked several malicious add-ons that are installed by about 455,000 users.
The development team said that back in June, the team discovered that some of the malicious add-ons were exploiting the Proxy API to block Firefox updates. Now, these malicious add-ons have been blocked by the development team. The Proxy API was being used by the add-ons named Bypass, and Bypass XM to initially intercept the request and then redirect those web requests. Hyland Offers its Cloud Solutions in Latin America With AWS. Hyland, a cloud-based solutions provider having 20+ years of experience in this field, is now using Amazon Web Service or AWS’ Sao Paulo region (South America) to fulfill the growing needs for Hyland Cloud content services solutions.
Hyland’s Latin American clients can leverage the new site to securely host their OnBase solution. With the latest site establishment, Hyland has now 19 regions across the globe. Now, when more and more businesses are adopting cloud-based apps to grow their business operations globally. Hyland is confident that its cloud-based solutions will help businesses grow. Google Chrome will not support Manifest V2 extensions in 2023. Google has announced the phase-out timeline for Manifest V2 Chrome extensions and the plans to bring Manifest V3 to full feature parity.
Extension manifest is a mechanism that is responsible to limit the capabilities of an extension. Google made the Manifest V3 available with Google Chrome 88 which was declared earlier this year. Chrome 94 stable update released, includes HTTPS-First mode. Lately, Google released the Chrome 94 stable update for Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac devices.
The update will bring several new functionalities, security features, and bug fixes. The Google Chrome 94 stable update is the first version to be released in Chrome’s new four-week release cycle. Earlier, the chrome update was released every six weeks. The new Chrome update brings a feature named HTTPS-First mode that is aimed to offer a more secure browsing experience. Additionally, the update also addresses 19 security vulnerabilities. Victoria Allots AU$50M Towards Five-Year Cyber Strategy.
The government of Victoria has allotted AU$50M towards the five-year cyber strategy plan, aimed to boost the state’s cybersecurity resilience.
The victorian cyber strategy will be focusing on three core missions i.e: to offer a secure and reliable environment for the delivery of government services, create a vibrant cyber economy and create a cyber-secure place. Victoria’s Chief Information Security Officer will be releasing annual mission delivery plans that will also incorporate the three core missions of victorian cyber strategy. Moreover, the progress of each of the three core missions will be tracked and will be published in CISO’s annual statement.
Windows 11 Preview Build 22000.194 Released to Beta Channel. Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel and Release Preview Channel can now download the Windows 11 Preview Build 22000.194.
This preview build consists of several app refreshes and numerous bug fixes. Talking about the app updates, Preview Build 22000.194 brings updates for Calculator, Snipping Tool, and Clock with Focus sessions. Fixed an issue with contrast theme. Earlier, it was difficult to see the maximize, minimize and close button when the contrast theme was enabled.Fixed bluetooth getting crashed when connected with some cetain devices. Additionally, you can check out Microsoft’s Windows Insider Program Documentation to find out what features and updates have been released so far. Top 10 Best WordPress Hosting in 2021. We are back with another article in the category of top 10.
This time we will discuss how to choose the best WordPress hosting service in 2021. To better explain the WordPress host selection, we have specially crafted a list of the top 10 best WordPress hosting providers that will be based on speed, uptime, and customer support. So, let’s get started! Microsoft Released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22454.
On Thursday, Microsoft released the new Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22454 in the Dev Channel.
Though the new build doesn’t ship with big new features, it still brings some minor UI changes and bug fixes. Not a big surprise as it is one of the pre-release builds. The Dev Channel testers are getting the build 22454 from Microsoft’s new active development branch. Windows 11 build 22454 comes with a few minor changes: Firstly, a brand new and sleeker context menu has been introduced. UpGuard reveals that over 1000 misconfigured web apps leaked 38M records.
The UpGuard Research team disclosed that over 1000 misconfigured web apps built with Microsoft’s Power Apps accidentally leaked 38M records.
The leaked records contained personal information like names, COVID-19 contact tracing, COVID-19 vaccination appointments, email addresses, and several other information. Greg Pollock, UpGuard vice president told Wired that UpGuard’s research team found that the web apps that got misconfigured lead to data leaks. He further said they have never heard about this and ask whether it’s a one-time or systemic issue.
As per the Power Apps website, it allows users to share and quickly build low-code apps. Microsoft offers a feature called portals where people can share information. Microsoft Releases Windows 11 ISO for WindowsInsiders. Besides releasing the Windows 10 21H2 19044.1200 Build, Microsoft now releases the first official Windows 11 ISO for Insider preview build 22000.132 for WindowsInsiders. The new build brings a clean Clock app with Focus Sessions alongside numerous other features. Since June, users were actively waiting for the first official Windows 11 ISO images.
Microsoft in an announcement explained while you install Windows 11 ISO, you will experience the new Windows 11 setup out of the box (OOBE). Windows 11 is designed to bring excitement right from the very start when you boot up the Windows 11 PC for the first time. The OOBE basically will improve your user experience right from the moment you boot. Facebook, telecom carriers plan to expand 2Africa cable network.
Social media giant, Facebook is planning to further expand the undersea cable network by adding four more branches to the existing route. The cable network will connect Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The telecom companies like China Mobile International, Orange, Vodafone, MTN GlobalConnect, STC, Telecom Egypt, and the West Indian Ocean cable formed a consortium to develop 2Africa cable (an undersea cable network) stretching about 37,000km or 22,990 miles. In May 2020, 2Africa was declared as a cable that would be originating from the UK, travel all the way south down to West Africa before getting to the opposite side of this massive continent, passing Suez Canal, over the Middle East and the Mediterranean and finally landing in Spain.
The 37,000 km long cable is expected to connect about 23 countries which likewise includes Angola, Djibouti, Egypt, France, Italy, Nigeria, and Saudi Arabia. The consortium further added the Canary Islands. Facebook introduces E2EE for Messenger Calls. Facebook introduces E2EE for Messenger Calls After almost five years of introducing end-to-end encryption chats, Facebook now introduces E2EE for Messenger calls. End-to-end encryption or E2EE is utilized by several major messaging and video call platforms such as Facebook, Zoom, WhatsApp, Microsoft Team, and several others. Basically, E2EE is one type of protocol that safeguards messages and any sort of communication going on between multiple users against the hackers who act as a middleman and try to peek into the conversations of the users. Huawei observes 29% revenue drop in the first half of 2021. Huawei observes a 29% revenue drop in the first half of 2021 On Friday, the tech giant company Huawei reported a sharp drop in revenue in the first half of this year.
The company reported having generated 320 billion yuan in revenue in the first half of 2021, a 29% revenue drop compared to 454 billion yuan in the first half of 2020. Huawei said that it already anticipated the result of revenue decline. Huawei’s carrier business saw a decline of 14% in revenue to about 137 billion yuan and on the other hand, Huawei’s enterprise saw a rise of 18% to 36 billion yuan. Epsilon Becomes LINX's Diamond Partner. Epsilon Becomes LINX’s Diamond Partner Epsilon has attained the Diamond partner status by the London Internet Exchange (LINX)as a member of its ‘ConneXions Partner Programme’.
Epsilon received the highest LINX ConneXions Reseller partner tier because of the recent expansion of its managed capacity for connecting the clients to the exchange via its remote peering service. Epsilon’s numerous dedicated ports over the LINX network bring clients from all across the world to peer at LINX’s major interconnection hubs. Epsilon’s Network as a Service (NaaS) platform Infiny offers Remote peering which directly builds a connection among users and LINX via its global network. The service would offer scalable and flexible bandwidth options for clients to be able to connect from anywhere to LINX for peering and other interconnection services. LG affirms that it will sell iPhones at South Korean stores. Facebook Creates a New Team To Work On VR Metaverse.
Websites are Back Online Following the Global Outage Linked to Akamai. 22-year-old hacker arrested for role in Twitter, Snapchat hacks. Zoom Acquires Cloud Call Center Firm Five9 for $14.7 Billion. Microsoft releases emergency fix for Windows 10 KB5004945 printing issues. PrintNightmare patch released on all Windows versions. South Korea to Allocate More 5G Spectrum in November. Google Play developer accounts now need 2FA and a physical address. Google Play developer accounts to require 2FA and a physical address. Windows 11 packs a new modern design, fluent icons and new look for native apps. Microsoft's app now explains why your PC can't run Windows 11.
John McAfee, antivirus pioneer reportedly found dead in a prison cell. Vulnerability in Peloton Bike Allows Threat Actors Gain Complete Control Over Device. Windows 10 has an optional update issue, which is quite frustrating. KDE Plasma 5.23 Promises to Bring Beautiful New Breeze Theme Style. Google ends the push for the Chrome address bar and shows just the domain name. Google fixes sixth Chrome zero-day exploited in the wild this year. Canberra certifies three data centre providers to store sensitive government data.
Jeff Bezos and his brother to fly into space in Blue Origin flight. Philips Enters the Crypto Community, To Accept BTC and ETH in a Banksy Auction. Microsoft Team Calls are Getting End-to-End Encryption in July. Tencent Cloud adds three Asian data centers, one in Frankfurt, Germany. Firefox 89 is Now Available For Downloading. Windows 10 KB5003214 update causes taskbar display glitches. WhatsApp Won't Restrict App Features For Not Accepting Privacy Policy. FBI to share compromised passwords with Have I Been Pwned. Microsoft reveals the redesigned Windows 10 Task Manager icon. Google Chrome 91 released with new features, security improvements. Windows 10 1909 KB5003212 cumulative update preview released. Google Chrome Now Automatically Fixes Compromised Passwords.
Battlegrounds PUBG Mobile India: How you Can Pre-Register? Play Store Link Open & Step by Step Guide. Windows 10 KB5003173 update fails with error 0x800f0922, here's how you can fix. Tesla to Discontinue Accepting Bitcoin Payments Because Musk Says It's an Energy Hog. Ubuntu 21.04 (Hirsute Hippo) Receives Its First Kernel Security Patch, Update Now. YouTube Shorts Launches 4 New Creation Tools. Windows 10 Notepad will warn when you're running an old version. Microsoft removes remaining Windows 10 Conexant update blocks. Google Will Enable Two Factor Authentication (2-SV) by Default. Google unveils AI translation app Woolaroo to preserve endangered languages.
Dell Technologies Rolls Out New Tools for Leveraging Data at The Edge. Vodafone Google Cloud Partnership Extended By Six Years. MetaMask Warns of New Phishing Bot. Microsoft Discovers Critical Code Execution Bugs in IoT, OT Devices. Microsoft Preparing to Release the Windows 10 May 2021 Update. Microsoft Says Windows 10 Now Has 1.3 Billion Monthly Active Devices. JPMorgan Bitcoin Fund To Rollout Soon, Will Allow Clients Invest in BTC. Windows 10 package manager update: It can now remove any app from the command line. Twitter May Soon Let You Pay Tips For Great Tweets. Indonet Buys 6000 sq m of Land for Building Jakarta Data Center.
What is SafeMoon? Is it The New Dogecoin? VirtualBox 6.1.20 Released With Linux Kernel 5.11 Support. Firefox 88 clamps down on window.name abuses by trackers. Google Adds Keyboard Shortcut For Quick Edit Search Queries. Mozilla to Begin Disabling FTP Functionality From Next Week With Removal Set For Firefox 90. Microsoft Shifts Windows 10 21H1 to the Release Preview Channel. FLoC off! Vivaldi Announces Removal of Google's Tracking System. Tencent Cloud Launches its First Data Centre In Indonesia. GoDaddy to Acquire Top-Level Domains (TLDs) from MMX For $120M. Hydrogen Racing Team Shifts Infrastructure to Greenhouse Datacenters. Web Shells Being Used Increasingly to Steal Credit Cards, Warns VISA. Personal Data of 30,000 Individuals in Singapore Possibly Breached. Facebook Data Leak: Phone Numbers and Personal Data of 533M Users Leaked Online. KT and FPT Plans to Launch Enterprise Cloud Service in Vietnam. Cloudflare Announced the Release of Super Bot Fight Mode.
Google says ACCC's work on advert tech regulation likely be at odds with Privateness Act. KaOS Linux 2021.03 Released with Linux Kernel 5.11 and More. Mozilla Firefox 87 Launched, Packs Private Browsing 'SmartBlock' Windows 10 KB5001649 Issues Fixed, Microsoft Rolling Out Update Again. Alteon Cloud Debuts Latest Version, Solving Systemic Problems in the Production Industry. OVHcloud Founder Octave Klaba Promises Free Data Backups in Future. Oracle Releases Java 16 with 17 New Enhancements. Old Linux Storage Bugs, New Security Patches. Ingram Micro Cloud Announced Plans to Scale AWS Adoption. OVHcloud's Strasbourg Data Center Likely to Reopen on 15th March. Microsoft software flaw exploited by at least 10 hacking groups. OVH Data Center Fire Knocks Down Popular Websites Worldwide. Hyundai and MegazoneCloud Collectively Launch AWS-Based Services.
Hyundai and MegazoneCloud Collectively Launch AWS-Based Services. Linux Torvalds Warns Not To Use Linux 5.12 rc1 Due to a Bug. Interxion Begins Construction of Third Data Center in Brussels, Belgium. Top 10 Best Web Hosting Companies India. Microsoft Announces Windows Server 2022 with New Security Features. IBM has Appointed Kathryn Guarini as Chief Information Officer (CIO) First Linux Kernel 5.12 Release Candidate Is Now Generally Available.