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| Google Launches Bounty Program to Spot Misuses of Google API, Chrome, and Android User Data | ZDNet | Google announced yesterday a new bug bounty program through which security researchers can report cases of abuse where third-party apps are stealing or misusing Google user data. | Apple Will Unveil Its Latest iPhones on September 10th | Engadget | Here we go again. September is fast approaching, so that means it's almost time to officially find out what Apple has in store with this year's iPhones. Rumors and leaks suggest Apple will unveil another three iPhone models this year to replace the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR. | Apple Will 'Verify' Third-party iPhone Repair Stores | Engadget | Apple has announced it will begin verifying third-party repair stores, widening the number of places that can fix your broken iPhone. The company has said that it'll offer third-parties the same "genuine parts, tools, training, repair manuals and diagnostics" as Apple Authorized Service Providers. | 5G Won't Replace 4G: Debunking All the 5G Myths | CNET | The next generation of high-speed mobile data, known as 5G, is already live in a handful of areas in the US, as well as other parts of the world, including countries such as the UK and Australia. But as this network rolls out, many misconceptions and confusion around the new technology remain. To learn more about 5G, CNET is debunking a few 5G myths. |
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| 8 Browser Extensions You Should Remove Now Due to DataSpii | MakeUseOf | A major security issue has been discovered in a number of browser extensions for both Firefox and Chrome. These browser extensions are harvesting your data, and you should remove them immediately. The extensions are collecting massive amounts of very personal data from people’s web browsers, and selling this data on to third parties. The leak is so serious that it has been termed “catastrophic,” and it’s affecting both companies and individuals alike. | What Are Google G Suite Backup Best Practices? | TechTarget | Is your Google data protected? Make sure you are backing up G Suite files, because Google doesn't provide the comprehensive protection you'll need to be safe. |
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