A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.
From the About Damn Time Dept.
Microsoft purges 3,000 tech support scams hiding on TechNet. Google removes Tech Support Scam advertisers from their ad platform, too.
Microsoft has taken down thousands of ads for tech support scams that infested the company’s TechNet support domain. Google recently announced that it would require companies advertising tech support to sign up for its advanced verification process that subjects them to manual checks.
Disco Balls in Space
Outer space belongs to all of us. Inevitably this means people can start putting all kinds of personal crap up there. Like cremated human remains. Lately a couple of artists added some “art” of their own creation. Expect to see more of this trend.
- Gizmodo
- Smithsonian
- Wikipedia – Space Burial
- Name a Star after Someone
- Fly into Space with Virgin Galactic
Lego Group built a full-size, drivable Bugatti Chiron
This is the first time you might actually enjoy stepping on a Lego. Built entirely of Lego Technics, and big enough for a human to drive it at speeds up to 20 kph. Using Legos.
Understanding Firewalls for Home and Small Office Use
Original release date: September 10, 2018
When your computer is accessible through an internet connection or Wi-Fi network, it is susceptible to attack. However, you can restrict outside access to your computer—and the information on it—with a firewall. Click through to read more.
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