Tuesday, 19 December 2017

Mozilla Pulls Mr. Robot Add-On From Firefox Amid Blowback

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Mozilla teamed up with Mr. Robot to build an add on that stealth-installed itself, then changed how web pages looked when accessed. What could possibly go wrong?

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New Android Malware Mines Cryptocurrency So Hard it Fries Your Battery

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They're calling it a "Jack of All Trades" malware because it has modules for just about everything from serving up ads to mining cryptocurrency until your battery explodes.

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ET Deals: Dell Latitude 3379 13.3-Inch Two-in-One Laptop for $349

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For a limited time, you can pick up this manufacturer refurbished dual-core 13.3-inch Dell Latitude laptop on eBay at a 27% discount. And since it's under warranty with Dell until July 13, 2018, you can rest easy knowing that your purchase is covered.

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AMD’s Next-Generation Navi GPU Could Ship by Late 2018

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AMD's next-gen Navi GPU has tipped up in online driver remarks and could be headed for a launch in Q3 2018.

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Hands On With Nissan ProPilot Assist: Self-Driving for Affordable Cars


Nissan ProPilot Assist does what it claims: drive for you on divided highways. At under $800, it's a great deal.

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Chrome 64 Lets You Mute Autoplaying Video

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Google's Chrome 64 now allows you to block audio automatically on sites that autoplay video. It's a welcome feature that we hope other sites copy.

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Kaspersky Labs appeals US ban

Russian security software giant appeals US government's decision to ban the use of its products in federal agencies

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