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Topics:
Russia Threatened to Crash the ISS. Can It?

As EU says it’ll ban Russia’s ‘toxic media machine’, social media firms face pressure to act | TechCrunch

Panasonic will start making Tesla’s higher-capacity EV batteries by March 2024 | Engadget

Hackers stole top-secret GPU details — then Nvidia hit back | Digital Trends

Toyota shuts down all Japanese production after supplier is hacked | Ars Technica

Revealed: leaked files show how Ericsson allegedly helped bribe Islamic State | Telecommunications industry | The Guardian
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Computer and Technology News, Ukraine/Russia Conflict

Topics:

Google Maps Live Traffic Showed the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Twitter admits it mistakenly removed Ukraine open source intelligence accounts | Ars Technica

Ukraine lobbies U.S. officials for bans on Russia software, aviation -diplomat | Reuters

Ukraine government websites downed by cyberattacks amid Russian invasion | The Independent

In leaked comments, EA says FIFA license is holding back soccer game design | Ars Technica

Tonga is back online after a five-week internet outage | Engadget

The new Moto Edge+ wants to be a more affordable Galaxy Note | Engadget

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Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
RIP Bethesda Launcher: Here’s how its nearly full transfer to Steam will work | Ars Technica

Virgin Hyperloop lays off 111 staffers as it abandons plans for passenger transport | Engadget

Metaverse app allows kids into virtual strip clubs – BBC News

Cyber-attacks bring down many Ukraine websites – BBC News

The Call of Duty series is reportedly taking a break in 2023 – The Verge

Apple’s AR/VR headset isn’t just a prototype anymore, sources say | Ars Technica

Missouri governor’s wild claims about journalist debunked in police report | Ars Technica
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Both Segments: Scott Schober, Author/Cyber Security Expert.
Scott N. Schober is the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems (BVS), a 48 year old New Jersey-based privately held company and leading provider of advanced, world-class wireless test and security solutions. Schober also invented BVS’s cell phone detection tools, used to enforce a “no cell phone policy” in prisons and secure government facilities. Scott is a highly sought-after subject expert on the topic of cybersecurity.

Topics:
Inside the Bitcoin Laundering Case That Confounded the Internet – The New York Times

Guarding against possible Russian cyber attacks | PIX11

Encore: The Supply Chain Crisis from the Cyber Side Thursday, February 17, 2022

Twitter Suspends Hundreds of Bots Posting Chinese Olympic Propaganda

This New Tool Can Retrieve Pixelated Text from Redacted Documents

Missouri governor’s wild claims about journalist debunked in police report | Ars Technica

The IRS will let taxpayers authenticate their identity without using facial recognition | Engadget

Apple AirTags gain additional anti-stalking messaging in new iOS 15.4 beta | Engadget

2022 USA | RSA Conference
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Computer America Stories 02/18/2022



Apple taps 'Oldboy' director to shoot a martial arts fantasy film on an iPhone 13 Pro

https://www.engadget.com/apple-oldboy-director-martial-arts-fantasy-film-iphone-13-pro-075046803.html



Google is bringing Chrome OS to PCs and Macs

https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/15/22934810/google-chrome-os-chromebooks-flex-operating-system-enterprise-schools



Peloton owners can now play a video game while they work out

https://www.engadget.com/peloton-lanebreak-videogame-215537833.html



Misc.

Evolving Pocket Monsters with Pokémon Legends: Arceus

https://www.popzara.com/podcast/evolving-pocket-monsters-with-pokemon-legends-arceus/



Best/Worst Movies of 2021 Incoming

Uncharted Movie Arrives

Horizon Forbidden West Arrives

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Computer and Technology News
Topics:
US says Russian state hackers lurked in defense contractor networks for months | Ars Technica

Multiple Tax Raids At Premises Of Chinese Telecom Major Huawei

Telecoms giant Ericsson may have paid ISIS for access to Iraq | Engadget

EU Data Watchdog Calls for Total Ban of Pegasus Spyware

California’s strict child-data bill would limit Big Tech data collection | Ars Technica

Google moves to make Android apps more private – BBC News

Clearview AI aims to put almost every human in facial recognition database | Ars Technica

Look: Entire cabin reported stolen in Michigan – UPI.com

Look: Mystery emu on the loose in Virginia – UPI.com

Look: Exotic coatimundi found wandering loose in North Carolina – UPI.com
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Computer and Technology News
Topics:
Newegg Apologizes for Customer Service Failings, Promises Change | Tom’s Hardware

Hacker could’ve printed unlimited ‘Ether’ but chose $2M bug bounty instead

Democratic DAO Suffers Coup, New Leader Steals Everything

Ukraine’s Military, Banks Suffering DDoS Attacks

Netflix is making a ‘BioShock’ movie | Engadget

Paywall-breaking tool 12ft asks users to subscribe to cover costs | Science & Tech News | Sky News
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Computer and Technology News, Valentine’s Day Edition
Topics:
Bowser sentenced to 40 months for Team Xecuter’s console hacking | Ars Technica

Snapchat will put ads within stories and share the money with creators – The Verge

VR-related claims increased by 31 percent in 2021, says UK insurance firm | Engadget

EARN IT Act gets no changes to encryption language in Senate committee

Sony Tests “Hey, PlayStation” Voice Assistant on PS5 – Voicebot.ai

74% of ransomware revenue goes to Russia-linked hackers – BBC News

HMRC seizes NFT for first time in £1.4m fraud case – BBC News

Idaho Potato Commission releases limited-edition potato perfume – UPI.com

Millions will celebrate Valentine’s Day, except in nations where it’s banned or discouraged – UPI.com
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