Learning to code is no longer optional in today’s rapidly changing digital world, but many young people still don’t have access to the right resources. With underrepresentation in the tech industry, especially among girls and marginalized communities, the problem becomes even more glaring. Schools may not always have the capacity or tailored learning methods that […]
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Microsoft Copilot is a innovative AI tool that is transforming the way you manage communications in Microsoft Teams and Outlook. By using innovative artificial intelligence technology, Copilot significantly boosts productivity through features like real-time transcription, automatic summarization, intelligent writing assistance, and smart email management. This guide by Kevin Stratvert will walk you through how to […]
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The REDMAGIC Nova Gaming Tablet is transforming the gaming industry with its unparalleled performance capabilities. Powered by the innovative Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Edition processor, this tablet delivers a gaming experience like no other. With a CPU frequency reaching up to 3.4GHz and a GPU frequency of 1GHz, the REDMAGIC Nova stands as the […]
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The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has slapped Meta with a $101.5 million (€91 million) fine after wrapping up an investigation into a security breach in 2019, wherein the company mistakenly stored users' passwords in plain text. Meta's original announcement only talked about how it found some user passwords stored in plain text on its servers in January that year. But a month later, it updated its announcement to reveal that millions of Instagram passwords were also stored in easily readable format.
While Meta didn't say how many accounts were affected, a senior employee told Krebs on Security back then that the incident involved up to 600 million passwords. Some of the passwords had been stored in easily readable format in the company's servers since 2012. They were also reportedly searchable by over 20,000 Facebook employees, though the DPC has clarified in its decision that they were at least not made available to external parties.
The DPC found that Meta violated several GDPR rules related to the breach. It determined that the company failed to "notify the DPC of a personal data breach concerning storage of user passwords in plaintext" without undue delay and failed to "document personal data breaches concerning the storage of user passwords in plaintext." It also said that Meta violated the GDPR by not using appropriate technical measures to ensure the security of users' passwords against unauthorized processing.
"It is widely accepted that user passwords should not be stored in plaintext, considering the risks of abuse that arise from persons accessing such data. It must be borne in mind, that the passwords the subject of consideration in this case, are particularly sensitive, as they would enable access to users’ social media accounts," DPC's Deputy Commissioner, Graham Doyle, said in a statement.
The DPC has also given the company a reprimand in addition to the penalty. We may know more about what that means for Meta exactly when the commission publishes its full final decision and other related information in the future.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/meta-fined-102-million-for-storing-passwords-in-plain-text-110049679.html?src=rss
Data cleaning is a crucial step in the data analysis process. Inaccurate, incomplete, or inconsistent data can lead to flawed insights and poor decision-making. Fortunately, Excel 365’s Power Query offers a suite of powerful tools to streamline the data cleaning process, allowing you to efficiently prepare your data for analysis. This guide will walk you […]
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Earlier this week Meta unveiled Llama 3.2, a major advancement in artificial intelligence (AI) designed for edge devices. This release brings enhanced performance and introduces models capable of sophisticated image reasoning. Alongside Llama 3.2, Meta has rolled out updates across its AI ecosystem and announced a new hardware initiative named Orion. Llama 3.2 represents a […]
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Tired of dealing with slow network speeds and limited connectivity in your home or small office? The UniFi 2.5GbE Flex Mini Network Switch might be just what you need. This compact, affordable device promises to boost your network’s performance, making it ideal for everything from adding extra workstations to powering Wi-Fi access points. And the […]
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If you are searching for a relatively easy way to create AI automations harnessing the power of the new OpenAI o1-preview series of AI models. You will be pleased to know that Corbin Brown has you covered and has put together a quick overview tutorial providing more insight into how to create automation is using […]
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The introduction of ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice feature has opened up a world of possibilities, offering a range of applications that can transform the way we learn, communicate, and interact. This innovative technology harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to provide an immersive and personalized experience, catering to the diverse needs of users across various domains. […]
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Ever since it relaunched the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7, Samsung has been launching a new “Fan Edition” S series flagship every year. The Samsung FE series is supposed to bring the most wanted features of its high-end phones down to a more affordable price tag, which means it does have to cut some corners to reach that price point. Cameras and battery life have always been the main focus of the Galaxy FE phones, but this year brings an unsurprising addition to that set. With the Galaxy S24 FE, Samsung is making an even bigger push for its Galaxy AI suite, trying to push it to more people with a handset that won’t kill their budget too much.
Designer: Samsung
In terms of design, the Galaxy S24 FE strangely stands in between the Galaxy S24+ and the Galaxy S24 Ultra. It has an unapologetically large 6.7-inch screen, but its actual size is made even bigger by the wider bezels you won’t see on the more premium Galaxy S24 series. It does at least have the same elegant minimalist design as the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ with its rounded corners, flat edges, and flat front and back.
Of course, the “Fan Edition” phones come with plenty of compromises if you compare them to the standard flagship. In this particular case, the Galaxy S24 FE has a slightly dimmer screen that has fixed refresh rates of either 60Hz or 120Hz only, an underclocked mid-range Exynos 2400e processor, and only 8GB of RAM. That said, it does have a larger 4,700mAh battery compared to the 4,000mAh battery on the Galaxy S24, and it has almost similar 50MP main and 12MP ultra-wide cameras. The 3x telephoto camera, however, only has an 8MP sensor.
Unsurprisingly, a lot of the focus in this release is on Galaxy AI and the features that it enables. Those include retouching photos, making amusing compositions, and of course, Circle to Search with Google. Hopefully, the phone’s modest specs will be able to catch up with the demanding AI features without making the phone too hot to handle.
What is surprising is that Samsung is making the same support commitment it made with its more expensive phones, namely seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates. The phone also uses some materials made from recycled plastics, aluminum, glass, and rare earth metals, which is pretty impressive for a “cheaper” variant of a flagship phone. All of these come with a $649.99 price tag for 128GB of storage ($709.99 for 256GB), which isn’t all that bad considering you’re getting a solid phone from a reputable brand.
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