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Signal Is Finally Bringing Its Secure Messaging to the Masses

https://www.wired.com/story/signal-encrypted-messaging-features-mainstream/

"In just the last three months, Signal has added support for iPad, ephemeral images and video designed to disappear after a single viewing, downloadable customizable "stickers," and emoji reactions. More significantly, it announced plans to roll out a new system for group messaging, and an experimental method for storing encrypted contacts in the cloud."

#privacy #cybersecurity #infosec

The PC game "Kingdom Come: Deliverance" is being given away today, through February 20th.

"Kingdom Come: Deliverance is a story-driven open-world RPG that immerses you in an epic adventure in the Holy Roman Empire. Avenge your parents' death as you battle invading forces, go on game-changing quests, and make influential choices."

https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/kingdom-come-deliverance/home

#gaming #free #pc

DOJ charges four Chinese military hackers for Equifax hack
https://www.zdnet.com/article/doj-charges-four-chinese-military-hackers-for-equifax-hack/
"Most intelligence and counter-intelligence operations are usually left off the table when it comes to criminal investigations, as long as they don't target civilians. US officials said that this operation orchestrated by China's military hackers was different because they focused on the mass collection of civilian data and intellectual property theft."
#cybersecurity #infosec #china

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On a Ledge by Jin Wang #art

An update to a 37-year-old digital protocol could profoundly change the way music sounds

https://qz.com/1788828/how-will-midi-2-0-change-music/

"MIDI stands for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface” and, after 37 years, it has finally received a major update. MIDI 2.0 is live, and it could mean the end of the keyboard’s dominance over popular music."

"[B]ecause of MIDI 2.0, synthesizers and other electronic instruments will become more expressive. We will have more individual control over each note."

#electronica #music

Junk mail is borrowing tracking techniques from targeted online advertising

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/01/30/junk-mail-targets-ads
"They’re using the same technology and data as online advertising companies to target who gets what flier, postcard or envelope — even tying people’s online browsing activity to their home address. It means after you research Parachute’s bedsheets online, its ad won’t just follow you around on the Internet. It may also end up as a paper ad in your hands, delivered to your front door."
#privacy

Jeff Bezos’s iPhone had Apple’s state-of-the-art security, and that may have helped its alleged hackers

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/01/29/apple-iphone-bezos-hack

"Apple’s secretive stance on bugs may prove to be an Achilles’ heel."

"Researchers like to compare iPhones to a home with a massive security system covering the perimeter.... Most burglars would not even bother trying to break in. But the select few who knew how to bypass those protections could essentially go undetected once inside."

#Cybersecurity #Apple