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(Bloomberg) — The CEO of messaging service Telegram, Pavel Durov, has been detained in France on charges that the company failed to adequately address crimes on its app, including the spread of child sexual abuse material.Most read articles on BloombergThe 39-year-old Russian-born billionaire was detained at Le Bourget airport north of Paris on Saturday, according to a statement from Paris prosecutor Laure Vecuot. The following day, the judge in charge of the case extended his detention from 24 hours to a maximum of 96 hours.Before the deadline expires on Wednesday evening, a magistrate judge must decide whether to charge Durov…
Security researcher ESET has published a report on a new phishing attack in which hackers attempt to obtain banking login information by using a technique to circumvent Apple's App Store and its gatekeeping methods and security checks. This phishing campaign pretends to be a call from the bank, informing users that their banking app is out of date. A pop-up appears asking them to select an option, after which a phishing link is sent via SMS message. When users tap on the link, they are presented with a screen that mimics an app store installation. ESET has observed an installation…
Schools in two states where coronavirus cases are on the rise have announced they will close facilities and switch to remote learning. Alabama and Tennessee announced the closure of two schools affecting more than 1,000 students just days into the school year, with officials saying the virus forced them to close the schools and conduct “deep cleanings.”At one school, children had to abandon their desks and return to remote learning for two days, a move reminiscent of the early days of the pandemic.The shutdowns, both in Republican-leaning states, came despite mounting evidence suggesting that closing schools stifles children's learning, social…
Top Line Walmart voluntarily recalled about 10,000 cases of Great Value brand apple juice due to concerns about high arsenic content. The Food and Drug Administration has raised the level of the recall because the product may cause temporary adverse events, but the agency has not publicly released any reports of illnesses. Walmart logo.Getty Images Key Facts According to an FDA notice, on Aug. 15, Walmart recalled 9,535 cases of Great Value brand 8-ounce apple juice bottles after discovering they contained high levels of inorganic arsenic that exceeded industry standards. The FDA upgraded the recall to a Class II recall…
August 26, 2024 Education Unplugged GED Testing Services Michael Horn Vicky Green In the latest compelling episode of Education Unplugged, host Vicki Greene speaks with Michael Horn, influential author, speaker, and passionate advocate for transformative educational experiences. Horn began his career at Harvard Business School under the mentorship of Professor Clay Christensen and shares insights from his career, during which he has dedicated his life to redefining educational pathways and deepening the understanding of non-traditional teaching, learning, and career advancement. Show highlights – Meeting employer needs and overcoming biasHorn and Green discuss the urgent need for employers to adapt their…
Paris — French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that the arrest in France of Pavel Durov, CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, was not a political move but part of an independent investigation. French media reported that Durov, a citizen of Russia, France, the United Arab Emirates and the Caribbean island nation of St. Kitts and Nevis, was detained at Paris airport on Saturday on an arrest warrant issued for him on allegations that his platform was used to commit crimes including money laundering and drug trafficking. In France's first public comments on the arrests, Posted by Macron…
Andy Walker / Android AuthorityWeather apps are an under-appreciated part of our daily technology toolkit. Seeing if the sky is falling or the sun is shining is as essential to my morning routine as strong coffee. Some weather apps cover certain regions better, while others excel at providing easy-to-understand information. These factors make choosing the best weather app a very personal decision. With its new Pixel Weather app, Google is hoping you'll choose it (by buying a Pixel 9). But no matter how nifty the app is, you're left with too many options when it comes to choosing a Pixel…
NEW DELHI: Telecom operators now expect internet calling and messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Google Meet and Telegram to comply with rules like all other service providers, industry body COAI said on Monday.The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), whose members include Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, said it was misleading to demand that over-the-top (OTT) communication apps be exempted from the Telecom Act, 2023, as they are subject to other regulations as various non-sectoral rules also apply to telecom operators.”COAI wishes to express that 'security of the nation' is of utmost importance and in this regard, all…
Apple has officially announced its much-anticipated iPhone 16 event on September 9. The event, which will include an in-person event at Apple Park, will take place on September 9 at 10AM PST/1PM EST. “It's Glowtime,” Apple's event invite reads. Here's everything you need to know about next month's Apple event, including what to expect from the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. Apple Event Details Apple's iPhone 16 event will take place on September 9th at 10am PST. In other major time zones around the world, it will start at: Pacific Time (PT): 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (ET)1pm Central…
A woman photographs a poster showing Israeli hostages held by Hamas on the exterior wall of the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv on October 16, 2023. (Ahmad Gharabri/AFP via Getty Images) According to a Pew Research Center survey conducted between March 3 and April 4, 2024, most Israeli adults do not post or share online about political or social issues, including the Israel-Hamas war. At least half of Israeli adults also say certain types of war-related social media posts should not be allowed, such as those that are graphic, incite violence or express support for Hamas. The Pew Research…