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Cryptocurrency has become a favored means for many threat actors to monetize cyberattacks. While, perhaps, the most well-known application of crypto including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Monero (XMR) in the criminal realm is when ransomware payments are made, more covertly, cryptocurrency mining is also a problem. Cryptocurrency mining malware, when deployed on PCs or unsecured servers, quietly siphons away computing resources to generate virtual currency which is then sent to wallets controlled by its operators....

As Americans pack their suitcases for overseas travel, many are often unprepared when it comes to having proper health coverage should a medical emergency occur. According to a survey published in May by travel insurer InsureMyTrip, nearly half of the survey respondents (1,329 Americans ages 18 and older) said they didn’t know if their health care policy would cover a medical emergencies incurred in a foreign country. Being unprepared can be costly....

Drop, originally called Massdrop, started out as a purveyor of group buys, a way of securing discounts on existing products and paying for initial manufacturing of new products that’s similar to crowdfunding. Since then, the online retailer has grown to produce its own branded products in collaboration with some of the top names in the audio and mechanical keyboard communities. To make an audiophile-grade pair of truly wireless earbuds, or IEMS (In-Ear Monitors) in this case, Drop tapped Grell, a company founded by former Sennheiser engineer Axel Grell....

All told, eBay’s non-GAAP earnings per diluted share came to $1.05 on revenue of $2.6 billion, up 5% year-over-year. Analysts were expecting earnings of 99 cents per share on revenue of $2.61 billion. “Rounding out a very strong year, I’m proud of our team for delivering yet another solid quarter,” CEO Jamie Iannone said in a statement. “By investing in our strategy to drive sustainable growth, we increased customer satisfaction, improved the seller and buyer experience, and returned value to our shareholders....

One issue was the unreliable sound when using serious recording hardware. That, of course, wasn’t so much an Elementary OS issue as it was a PulseAudio problem. Unfortunately, it looks like Elementary OS 7 is sticking with PulseAudio for now. This can be seen when issuing the pactl info command, which will include the following in the output: Server Name: pulseaudio Okay, I’m not about to judge Elementary OS on keeping with the problematic sound server....

It said the groups violated its rules around Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior and two new policies: Brigading and Mass Reporting. Facebook defines Brigading as networks of people work who together to mass comment, mass post or engage in other types of repetitive mass behaviors to harass others or silence them. Mass Reporting is when people work together to mass-report an account or content to get it incorrectly taken down by Facebook....

The AvosLocker gang has targeted victims in the US within financial services, critical manufacturing, and government facilities, according to the FBI. “AvosLocker claims to directly handle ransom negotiations, as well as the publishing and hosting of exfiltrated victim data after their affiliates infect targets,” the FBI’s Internet Crime Center (IC3) reports. SEE: Cybersecurity: Let’s get tactical (ZDNet special report) AvosLocker hit the ransomware scene last year, cunningly using AnyDesk remote admin software in Windows Safe Mode to bypass anti-malware software....

The fund was created to help subsidize the costs associated with bringing terrestrial and wireless broadband services to unserved and underserved rural communities across the US. It attracts carriers by providing additional funding to the construction of network extensions, enabling projects that would not be financially viable without its aid. The latest round of $1.2 billion in disbursements will be used to build out broadband infrastructure in 32 states. A total of 23 broadband providers are involved with this round, with a target goal of reaching more than 1 million new customers locations with broadband services....

A study by Crunchbase, which monitors investments in startups, reports that for the first seven months of 2021, female-founded startups have received 2.2% of total funding – the smallest level since 2016. Startups with female and male founders received 11.7% of total funding, which is about the same level as in prior years of about 12%. The Crunchbase report is part of its Something Ventured project, which monitors progress on diversity in venture capital investments....

Here are five warning signs that your iPhone is about to die. Ignore them at your peril! Screen is flickering This is a slippery slope towards death for iPhones. I’ve seen this caused by a number of reasons (the most common is a damaged or defective display, but I’ve also seen the ribbon cable become detached inside). One day that display will flicker its last. “Ghost touches” Ghost touches are random touches on the display....

In a statement, the company told ZDNet a portion of its customer database had been breached after its AWS servers were compromised on December 23. FlexBooker said their “system data storage was also accessed and downloaded” as part of the attack. The spokesperson said the data was “limited to names, email addresses, and phone numbers” and a website notifying customers of the breach says the same thing. But Australian security expert Troy Hunt, who runs the Have I Been Pwned site that tracks breached information, said the trove of stolen data included password hashes and partial credit card information for some accounts....

The GAO report, issued by GAO director of the Homeland Security and Justice team Gretta Goodwin, said that criminal restitution has never been sought and civil damages have not been awarded at all under section 3 of FOSTA. Before being passed by Congress, the laws faced bitter opposition from advocacy groups, some members of the US Justice Department, and even some US Senators, who warned that the law would force sex trafficking and prostitution operations even deeper underground while also making it harder for law enforcement to disrupt groups involved....

Frontpoint’s claim Frontpoint’s mission statement: “We believe home security should make you feel great. That’s why everything we do revolves around enhancing your sense of security and happiness.” Frontpoint centers its service on simplicity and support. Is it true? Even while shopping around, Frontpoint makes things simple with clear and accessible pricing. ADT and Vivint, by comparison, don’t readily offer specific equipment or monitoring prices. Instead, you have to call a representative to get the details to budget your system....

Also: The best Samsung phones: Explore a new Galaxy The new Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is the true successor to the Note 20 Ultra. It offers unique experiences when compared to other Android smartphones, including the integrated stylus functions, outstanding and reliable cellular performance, and superb telephoto results. LG used to offer stylus experiences, but it’s no longer making smartphones. Motorola’s G Stylus phone has very basic stylus support, but nothing like we see from Samsung....

A digital library of games is so much more convenient. You never have to worry again about losing or scratching a disk or struggling to find new games. Your games are backed up to the cloud, so they go where you go, allowing you to play them on any Xbox One. All you have to do is sign in using your Microsoft account and you can even pick up your saved games right where you left off....

While it seems like the prices of almost everything are continuing to rise, it’s more important than ever to grab whatever bargains we can find, from airfares to fitness and more. But while a Sam’s Club membership is always an excellent value, getting a Sam’s Club Plus Membership for 50% off can be a lifesaver, and we are offering it during our Deal Days promotion until July 14. As a membership warehouse club, Sam’s Club can offer exceptional values on high-quality products that traditional retailers just can’t match....

Whether you’re thinking of switching careers or would just like to advance more quickly in your current one, becoming proficient in new skills can make that happen. However, not many people want to deal with high tuition fees or a new commute at the moment. Fortunately, neither of those is necessary. You can access affordable online skills training that can turbocharge your career with a lifetime subscription to StackSkills Unlimited....

While the Black Friday frenzy is underway, it’s also a great time to pick up some learning language software. So if you’re motivated to make personal strides in familiar or foreign fields, StackSkills Unlimited and Rosetta Stone pack plenty to consider. Right now, you can get them bundled together for only $127 – their lowest bundle price ever. Also: All the best Black Friday 2022 deals Hundreds of top-rated e-learning instructors can help you craft the most valued skills of an evolving employment market, and you can pair those 1,000-plus courses with the proven language-learning app Rosetta Stone....

Nope, that’s not a typo. This pair of earbuds is on clearance from the big box retailer dropped the price on these so you can score this pair for that low $35 price tag. The buds themselves are made from an ergonomic design that includes Cloud Foam eartips so they can be worn for long periods of time sans discomfort. The buds can play music for up to six hours before a recharge, and like most earbuds these days, the case offers the ability to charge them when not in use....

Google just announced that its Nest and Android devices are officially Matter-enabled, meaning they are now able to connect to other Matter devices, presumably regardless of the brand. The announcement comes weeks after Google and Samsung committed to multi-admin capabilities between SmartThings and Google Home, which is coming in 2023. Also: Matter has arrived: How a Google Nest Hub just controlled an Apple HomeKit smart plug As explained in the 6-minute, all-one-take video from the CSA above, Matter will make it easier for consumers to buy almost any smart item off the shelf and pair it with their favorite smart home system....