The Verge: Instagram is testing “unskippable” ads that you can’t scroll past

Instagram already displays sponsored posts and ads between the content you’re scrolling through, whether it’s your home feed or Reels. But sticking unskippable content between posts takes this to another level — and seems pretty disruptive. “We’re al

TCBOE 2024-2025 School Calendar

The 2024-2025 TCBOE Calendar

Multibillion Dollar Botnet Scam Traced Back to a Single Person

The illicit scheme was massively successful. According to the DOJ, 911 S5 raked in an eye-watering $99 million since its inception in 2014. Wan spent much of that income on luxury properties, cars, watches, and more.

24 of the best free alternatives to the most popular paid software

These free versions of paid software might be a little rough around the edges or not come with the full depth of features, but they will help you get your tasks done without spending more cash, which is a win.

Windows Is Getting the sudo Command: Here’s What It Is and How to Use It

To use the sudo command to run a command as an administrator, simply type sudo before the command.

Kaspersky releases free tool that scans Linux for known threats

The security firm notes that despite the common misconception that Linux systems are intrinsically secure from threats, there has been a constant supply of “in the wild” examples that prove otherwise, most recently, the XZ Utils backdoor.

To Share or Not to Share: How Elite Runners Manage Their Strava Profiles

Strava can be a useful tool for athletes, but we must be careful about what is shared and be aware of who might see your data. https://run.outsideonline.com/gear/running-tech/to-share-or-not-to-share-how-elite-runners-manage-their-strava-profiles/

The NSA advises you to turn your phone off and back on once a week – here’s why | ZDNET

That pricey and precious smartphone you carry with you can be hit by a host of security threats, from phishing to malware to spyware. All it takes is one successful attack to clobber your phone and compromise your data and even steal your identity. So, how do you protect yourself?

Cybercriminals pose as “helpful” Stack Overflow users to push malware

This approach serves as a reminder of the constantly changing tactics of cybercriminals and, unfortunately, illustrates why you can never blindly trust what someone shares online.

What is spear phishing? Examples, tactics, and techniques | CSO Online

Spear phishing messages are crafted with care using social engineering techniques and are difficult to defend against with technical means alone. And they’re ruthlessly efficient.