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Hey! I’m Gaby and most of the time I can be found in the Webmaster and Internet news section of Softpedia.

As such, I will always bring you the latest information about all that goes on in the “webverse” and the companies linked to it.

In my life outside Softpedia, I enjoy spending my time reading, writing and playing some video games, such as WOW. Dancing and music are also among my passions, although I couldn’t carry a tune if my life depended on it.

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Ashley Madison Account Data Used for Blackmail Campaign
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Ashley Madison Account Data Used for Blackmail Campaign

People are being asked for money to get their data off a site the hackers are claiming to launch soon
by Gabriela Vatu, April 24th, 2017
more on this topicWikileaks Vault 7: CIA's Weeping Angel Tool Can Turn On Samsung Smart TV's MicRussian Hacker Behind Kelihos Botnet Indicted in US
Larry Page's Flying Car Prototype Is Here, Called Kitty Hawk
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Larry Page's Flying Car Prototype Is Here, Called Kitty Hawk

The prototype isn't a looker, but it does the job
by Gabriela Vatu, April 24th, 2017
more on this topicYouTube Fixes Restricted Mode Filtering Issue, Brings Back 12M VideosGoogle Home Adds Multiple Account Support, Learns Your Voice to Make the Switch
LinkedIn Hits 500 Million Members Milestone
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LinkedIn Hits 500 Million Members Milestone

The professional social network released some key numbers
by Gabriela Vatu, April 24th, 2017
more on this topicGoogle, Facebook, Microsoft, Other 160 Tech Companies Fight Trump's Travel BanLinkedIn Launches Trending Storylines, Delivers Curated News
Fake Delta Airline Receipts Spread Financial Malware

Fake Delta Airline Receipts Spread Financial Malware

by Gabriela Vatu, April 24th, 2017
Files carry Pony-family malware, including Zloader
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New Locky Ransomware Campaign Detected, Spreading via Spam Emails
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New Locky Ransomware Campaign Detected, Spreading via Spam Emails

Locky ransomware is back with a new spam campaign
by Gabriela Vatu, April 24th, 2017
more on this topicBart Ransomware Decryption Tool Released by BitdefenderNew Spam Campaign via Necurs Botnet Tries to Manipulate the Stock Market
Russian Hacker Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison in Credit Card Case
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Russian Hacker Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison in Credit Card Case

Roman Seleznev infected PoS systems, causing nearly $170M in damage to 500 small businesses and 3,700 institutions
by Gabriela Vatu, April 24th, 2017
more on this topicRussian Hacker Behind Kelihos Botnet Indicted in USIoT Malware Hajime Fights Against Mirai, Tries to Secure Devices
Wikileaks Vault 7: CIA's Weeping Angel Tool Can Turn On Samsung Smart TV's Mic
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Wikileaks Vault 7: CIA's Weeping Angel Tool Can Turn On Samsung Smart TV's Mic

The microphone can be used for spying, the data being collected via USB stick or Live Listen Tool in real time
by Gabriela Vatu, April 24th, 2017
more on this topicKaspersky Had Been Tracking Longhorn Hacker Group Too, Called It "The Lamberts"NSA Hacking Tools Dumped Online by Shadow Brokers Group
uTorrent to Move to the Web Browser
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uTorrent to Move to the Web Browser

The new tool will work in the browser, allow streaming
by Gabriela Vatu, April 23rd, 2017
more on this topicRussian Government Plans to Block VPNs and Proxies That Circumvent BlockadesItalian Court Declares Pirate Streaming Site Legal
NYT: Tim Cook Threatened to Pull Uber from Store for User Tracking, Uber Denies
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NYT: Tim Cook Threatened to Pull Uber from Store for User Tracking, Uber Denies

Apple reportedly did not like Uber was tracking users even after the app was deleted from their iPhones
by Gabriela Vatu, April 23rd, 2017
more on this topicCloudbleed: How to Protect Yourself After the Data LeakUber's Diversity Report Shows It Has Much in Common with Rest of Tech Industry
YouTube Fixes Restricted Mode Filtering Issue, Brings Back 12M Videos

YouTube Fixes Restricted Mode Filtering Issue, Brings Back 12M Videos

by Gabriela Vatu, April 23rd, 2017
Hundreds of thousands of videos were LGBTQ+
Web / Internet Life
Russian Hacker Behind Kelihos Botnet Indicted in US
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Russian Hacker Behind Kelihos Botnet Indicted in US

Levashov, who was behind the Kelihos botnet, was indicted on eight counts of fraud, conspiracy, identity theft, and more
by Gabriela Vatu, April 23rd, 2017
more on this topicFeds Start Dismantling Kelihos Botnet After Russian Hacker's Arrest in SpainRussian Hacker Arrested in Spain over Mass Hacking
Confide App Gets Sued over Privacy Concerns
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Confide App Gets Sued over Privacy Concerns

The lawsuit claims Confide doesn't deliver on confidentiality promises, points out several issues with its desktop apps
by Gabriela Vatu, April 21st, 2017
more on this topicEncrypted Messaging App Confide Was Full of Security Bugs Exposing User DataBose Accused Its Headphones Spy on Users
IoT Malware Hajime Fights Against Mirai, Tries to Secure Devices
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IoT Malware Hajime Fights Against Mirai, Tries to Secure Devices

A self-proclaimed white hat hacker built Hajime to secure IoT devices, blocking ports from being exploited
by Gabriela Vatu, April 21st, 2017
more on this topicInterContinental Data Breach Expands from 12 Hotels to ThousandsShadow Brokers Dump NSA Files Showing SWIFT Infiltration
Firefox Nightly Gets Screenshot Tool
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Firefox Nightly Gets Screenshot Tool

Firefox Screenshots is a system add-on, but you have to turn it on so you can use it, as it is disabled by default
by Gabriela Vatu, April 21st, 2017
more on this topicMozilla Buys Pocket, Signals New Direction for CompanyGoogle, Facebook, Microsoft, Other 160 Tech Companies Fight Trump's Travel Ban
Google Home Adds Multiple Account Support, Learns Your Voice to Make the Switch
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Google Home Adds Multiple Account Support, Learns Your Voice to Make the Switch

You'll have access to personalized information now
by Gabriela Vatu, April 20th, 2017
more on this topicBurger King Doesn't Take the Hint, Alters Ad to Trigger Google Home DevicesGoogle Blacklists Burger King's Trolling Ad
Russian Government Plans to Block VPNs and Proxies That Circumvent Blockades

Russian Government Plans to Block VPNs and Proxies That Circumvent Blockades

by Gabriela Vatu, April 20th, 2017
The government wants blocked sites to remain so
Web / Internet Life
25 Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Models Vulnerable to Attacks
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25 Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Models Vulnerable to Attacks

A firmware update is in the works, but might take a while
by Gabriela Vatu, April 20th, 2017
more on this topicNetgear Routers Bug Allows Hackers to Gain Admin Credentials, AccessAntivirus Maker Symantec Launches Router That Keeps Malware Outside Your Home
 
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