Tuesday, 29 November 2016

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iPhone 8 Dreaming in Full Swing
Facebook Denies Ransomware Infiltration
SF Muni Hack a Wake-Up Call for Public Systems

Today's Story Highlights

iPhone 8 Dreaming in Full Swing

Apple's latest iPhone was barely out of the gate when rumors began
percolating about the company's next new phone. Although the iPhone 7
garnered mostly tepid reviews, initial inventories sold out quickly, and
the company had to scramble to meet demand. That demand may have peaked,
though, which may be why chasers of the next big thing are looking down
the road.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84119.html

Facebook Denies Ransomware Infiltration

Facebook has denied that its network and Messenger app were being used
to spread ransomware to its users, contradicting the claims of a
security firm. Two Check Point researchers last week reported they had
discovered a new method for delivering malicious code to machines, which
they dubbed "ImageGate." Threat actors had found a way to embed
malicious code into an image, they said.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84115.html

SF Muni Hack a Wake-Up Call for Public Systems

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Authority, or SF MTA, was
hacked on Friday. "You Hacked, All Data Encrypted," was the message
reportedly displayed on computer screens at the authority's stations
throughout the city. "Contact for Key (cryptom27@yandex.com)ID:681 ,
Enter." Fare payment machines at underground stations were out of order,
resulting in free rides.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/84112.html

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Editor's Pick: Facebook Denies Ransomware Infiltration

Facebook Denies Ransomware Infiltration

John P. Mello Jr. Nov 29, 2016 12:00 PM PT
	Facebook has denied that its network and Messenger app were being used to spread ransomware to its users, contradicting the claims of a security firm. Two Check Point researchers last week reported they had discovered a new method for delivering malicious code to machines, which they dubbed "ImageGate." Threat actors had found a way to embed malicious code into an image, they said. [More...]

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Service in the IoT Era
Oracle recently announced a new connection between its Service and IoT clouds. That makes total sense to me. I bet a lot of folks think of the Internet of Things as those machines that do things directed by algorithms -- and if so, they might wonder why they need to be connected to customer service, such an obviously human channel. It's not off base, however. [More...]

Feds Need to Bolster Cyberprotection Speed and Range
Providing cybersecurity adequate to meet increasing threats is a perpetual catch-up process. Public sector agencies are particularly sensitive targets, with high visibility not only to the citizens they serve, but also to cyberattackers. A recent survey uncovered both a lack of speed in detecting and responding to attacks, and weak defenses of the full range of possible attack channels. [More...]

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The Morning After: SF Muni hacking, DirecTV Now and is the speed of light really constant?

It's Tuesday, November 29, 2016.

Hey there, did you miss us?

Hopefully your Thanksgiving (and a repeat newsletter, oops!) wasn’t too much of a good thing, because we have even more for you today. SF’s Muni went all “Mr. Robot,” AT&T is launching IPTV and there’s big news in the world of nuclear fusion.

Pay $73K or else! (They chose the “or else.”)

San Francisco’s MTA suffered a ransomware attack this weekend

The big winners in an SFMTA breach over the weekend appear to be train riders, who got free fares on Friday and Saturday. Due to what the agency is calling a ransomware attack, it turned off ticket machines and fare gates but kept the trains running from Friday evening until Sunday morning. The people behind the attack claim they demanded a $73,000 Bitcoin ransom, but they didn’t get it, and the systems have been restored to service. Now it’s time to find out if they will follow through on a threat to leak MTA data or if that was just a bluff.

Socialization starter kit

Holiday Gift Guide 2016: The Entertainer

We are officially inside the gift-giving window, and you probably know someone who loves to invite a few friends over. These gift ideas can cover your friend’s needs for cooking, drinks or entertainment, and on an extremely reasonable budget. But if you forget to wrap that countertop beer system, don’t worry -- everyone can still enjoy it when they visit your place.

Sign up now if you want the $35 promo price

AT&T will launch DirecTV Now streaming on November 30th

The latest player in internet-provided TV is AT&T, which is leveraging its recent satellite TV acquisition as the brand name for an over-the-top service that follows in the footsteps of PlayStation Vue and Dish Network’s Sling TV. If you sign up during the initial period, you can lock in a $60, 100-channel package for $35 per month, but that promo price will only be available for a little while. At launch, it will work with Apple TV, Fire TV devices, iOS, Android, Internet Explorer, Chrome and Safari, while Roku support is due early next year. At the moment, however, it’s missing a DVR feature, CBS and Showtime channels.

The new FRESHeBUDS Pro have longer battery life, improved sound quality, and automatic pairing—and they're 75 percent off right now.

Follow the “White Rabbit” December 9th

“Mythbusters” alums have a new science-based investigation series

Amazon has resurrected the “Top Gear” crew to form “The Grand Tour,” and soon Netflix will follow a similar path with “Mythbusters.” Former Build Team members Kari Byron, Tory Belleci and Grant Imahara will premiere “White Rabbit Project” December 9th, where they will be “ranking history's weirdest inventions, heists and happenings, and seeing how science makes them possible.” Check out the first trailer here.

The laws of nature might be more flexible than you think

Test can show if the speed of light has changed

An assumption underpinning many theories in physics (including Einstein’s theory of relativity) is that the speed of light is constant. But some scientists think that’s not true, and now they have a prediction that could help prove it.

But wait, there's more...

1. DroneGun jammer disables radio controls from over a mile away

2. Tesla's Autopilot updates start rolling out next month

3. Diamonds convert nuclear waste into clean batteries

4. A new theory on plasma could help scientists figure out solar flares and fusion power

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Monday, 28 November 2016

Editor's Pick: How AI Could End Stupid Thanksgiving Arguments

How AI Could End Stupid Thanksgiving Arguments

Rob Enderle Nov 28, 2016 10:19 AM PT
	I'm writing this before Thanksgiving, which I used to hate and now don't -- largely because I no longer spend the day arguing with family. I've been listening to a lot of friends and relatives dread this year's event because of political discussions that are likely to occur, and the equally annoying comments and critiques from those who supported both candidates. [More...]

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Black Friday's $9B Weekend Haul Shatters Records
Shoppers came out in droves over the Black Friday weekend, spending a record $9.36 billion, a 16.4 percent increase from a year ago, according to Adobe Digital Insights. Black Friday sales hit a new record of $3.34 billion, a 21 percent jump from a year ago. This was the first-ever Black Friday with sales exceeding $3 billion. Thanksgiving Day sales were up 11.5 percent from a year ago. [More...]

Cyber Monday Is Bigger Than One Day
Although online retailers on Monday offered deals to jumpstart the online holiday shopping season, Cyber Monday as a one-day event could be losing some of its attraction. Many retailers jumped the gun, and have been offering special online deals for days. Cyber Monday in recent years has ranked as the third largest holiday shopping day, following Super Saturday and Black Friday. [More...]

AV Linux Update: Good but Not Better
AV Linux could be a music and video lover's dream come true. AV Linux is a specialty distribution that can turn a new or old PC, or an Intel-powered Mac box, into a workstation for audio/graphics/video enthusiasts. AV Linux is one of the few available fully functional Linux distros to give audio and video enthusiasts a professional level collection of tools for handling of audio-visual files. [More...]

New Subscription Economy Index Is an Eye Opener
Since its founding in 2007, Zuora has been the champion of the subscription economy, as a differentiator for companies that sell products as services and have to bill and collect monthly rather than engaging in a single one-time transaction. Few people realize how complex it is to run a business that requires customers to pay little up front but more over time. The billing, finance and commerce implications can be profound. [More...]

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