Microsoft Removes Cortina From The App Store even though it's no secret that Microsoft is one of the 800-pound gorillas of the tech world. And here is where the company undeniably struggles. Their Internet Explorer browser was a disaster from day one. It is ultimately retiring in preference for Microsoft Edge, which has some supporters but still … [Read more...] about Microsoft Removes Cortina From The App Store
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Some Google GSuite Apps Require Updating To Continue Working
Mark the date August 12th, 2020 on your calendar if you're a GSuite user. Google has warned users that unless they update their GSuite iOS and Android apps, they may stop working by the date referenced above. The company's announcement concerning the matter reads, in part, as follows: "In 2018, we began making changes to our API and … [Read more...] about Some Google GSuite Apps Require Updating To Continue Working
New Malware Can Spy On You In Scary Ways
There's a new strain of malware in the wild. It is targeting Android devices and disguised as an innocuous chat app. Researchers at Trend Micro have discovered it in two different apps so far: Chatrious and the Apex App. Chatrious has since vanished from Google's Play Store, but at the time this piece was written, the Apex App is … [Read more...] about New Malware Can Spy On You In Scary Ways
FBI Considers Aging App To Be A Counterintelligence Threat
FaceApp is in the news again, and as before, not for a good reason. Several months ago, watchdog groups around the world sounded the alarm about the Russian-made app, which raised curious eyebrows. It just takes a photo you upload to it and ages you, what's the harm in that? According to the FBI, quite a bit. The FBI has been quietly … [Read more...] about FBI Considers Aging App To Be A Counterintelligence Threat
Microsoft Cortana App Getting Dropped From Many Countries
It appears that Microsoft is getting rid of their Cortana App in several countries due to security concerns. The question is whether the United States will be next. Recently, the following notice appeared on Microsoft's UK site: "To make your personal digital assistant as helpful as possible, we're integrating Cortana into your Microsoft 365 … [Read more...] about Microsoft Cortana App Getting Dropped From Many Countries
Google Is Searching For Unauthorized Gambling Apps On Play Store
Google heavily regulates gambling and gaming apps on its Play Store. It's not hard to understand why. The industry has a long history of gouging and otherwise abusing the people who play their games, to say nothing of the flouting of local laws. In response to the company's heavy-handed regulation of their industry, some app developers have taken … [Read more...] about Google Is Searching For Unauthorized Gambling Apps On Play Store
