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KrebsOnSecurity in New ‘Most Wanted’ HBO Max Series

krebsonsecurity.com Unknown 2025-11-25 08:38:01

A new documentary series about cybercrime airing next month on HBO Max features interviews with Yours Truly. The four-part series follows the exploits of Julius Kivimäki, a prolific Finnish hacker recently convicted of leaking tens of thousands of patient records from an online psychotherapy practice while attempting to extort the clinic and its patients. The documentary, “Most Wanted: Teen Hacker,” explores the 27-year-old Kivimäki’s lengthy and increasingly destructive career, one that was ma

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Call to vet YouTube ads like regular TV to stop scams

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-12-03 04:28:14

Call to vet YouTube ads like regular TV to stop scams Google, which owns YouTube, has said it strives to support an "advertising ecosystem that's trustworthy and transparent for users". Last week, Ofcom's annual report found that YouTube had overtaken ITV to become the UK's second most-watched media service behind the BBC. The party wants more YouTube ads to be screened for potentially harmful content before they appear on the platform and for media regulator Ofcom to issue fines. Ads on You

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Google Will Use AI to Guess People’s Ages Based on Search History

wired.com Dell Cameron 2025-12-08 08:30:00

Last week, the United Kingdom began requiring residents to verify their ages before accessing online pornography and other adult content, all in the name of protecting children. Almost immediately, things did not go as planned—although, they did go as expected. As experts predicted, UK residents began downloading virtual private networks (VPNs) en masse, allowing them to circumvent age verification, which can require users to upload their government IDs, by making it look like they’re in a diff

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Online Safety Act: What went wrong?

news.ycombinator.com Callum Booth 2025-12-10 08:00:55

The Online Safety Act recently rolled out in the UK and you’ll be very happy to hear it’s a raging dumpster fire. But this newsletter isn’t about that per se. Instead, in this poorly-considered mire, there’s a kernel of truth, a little glowing nugget that reveals what’s wrong with much technology regulation. Before we get to this little-discussed point, let’s cut up some context into bite-sized chunks and have a good old gobble. So, the Online Safety Act 2023. Theoretically it’s a Pretty Good

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The best dating apps aren’t even dating apps

techcrunch.com Amanda Silberling 2025-12-12 12:40:05

It’s no longer taboo to meet your partner on the internet. The evidence is everywhere: it’s on your refrigerator door, where you’ve hung up the wedding invitations of friends who met on Tinder. It’s on your Instagram feed, where a friend shares a sappy post about her one-year anniversary with a woman she met on Hinge. But when Zeke Rothfels tells people that she met her husband online, she’s not talking about swiping left until she finally found the right guy. She’s talking about cultivating a

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Ofcom investigates 34 porn sites over age checks

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-12-13 22:12:49

Ofcom investigates 34 porn sites over age checks 2 hours ago Share Save Liv McMahon Technology reporter Share Save Getty Images Ofcom is investigating four companies, operating a total of 34 porn sites, over whether they are complying with its new age check requirements. The regulator said on Friday more than 6,000 sites allowing pornography and other adult content would start using "highly effective" tools to verify or estimate whether users were over or under the age of 18. But Ofcom says s

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Ready or not, age verification is rolling out across the internet

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-12-15 12:00:00

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. On July 25th, the UK became one of the first countries to widely implement age verification. Its Online Safety Act requires sites hosting porn and other content deemed “harmful” — including Reddit, Discord, Grindr, X, and Bluesky — to verify that users are over the age of 18. The early results have been chaotic. While many services have complied, so

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VPN use soars in UK after age-verification laws go into effect

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-16 03:37:40

After the United Kingdom’s Online Safety Act went into effect on Friday, requiring porn platforms and other adult content sites to implement user age verification mechanisms, use of virtual private networks (VPNs) and other circumvention tools spiked in the UK over the weekend. Experts had expected the surge, given that similar trends have been visible in other countries that have implemented age check laws. But as a new wave of age check regulations debuts, open Internet advocates warn that th

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Show HN: Online Ruler – Measuring in inches/centimeters

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-12 10:03:05

This online ruler works on any desktop or mobile screen. It automatically detects your device and scales the on‑screen ruler to real size. With full‑screen and calibration options, your tablet, phone, or computer becomes a true measuring tool no installation required. help How to Use the Online Ruler The ruler usually auto‑detects your device and displays accurate cm / inch scales. If detection fails, enter your screen size once or calibrate for pixel‑perfect dimensions. 1. 📱 Automatic Device

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Online Ruler – Measuring in inches/centimeters

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-13 04:03:05

This online ruler works on any desktop or mobile screen. It automatically detects your device and scales the on‑screen ruler to real size. With full‑screen and calibration options, your tablet, phone, or computer becomes a true measuring tool no installation required. help How to Use the Online Ruler The ruler usually auto‑detects your device and displays accurate cm / inch scales. If detection fails, enter your screen size once or calibrate for pixel‑perfect dimensions. 1. 📱 Automatic Device

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Actual Size Online Ruler (Mm,Cm,Inches)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-13 10:03:05

This online ruler works on any desktop or mobile screen. It automatically detects your device and scales the on‑screen ruler to real size. With full‑screen and calibration options, your tablet, phone, or computer becomes a true measuring tool no installation required. help How to Use the Online Ruler The ruler usually auto‑detects your device and displays accurate cm / inch scales. If detection fails, enter your screen size once or calibrate for pixel‑perfect dimensions. 1. 📱 Automatic Device

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Age Verification Laws Send VPN Use Soaring–and Threaten the Open Internet

news.ycombinator.com Lily Hay Newman 2025-12-19 02:09:18

After the United Kingdom’s Online Safety Act went into effect on Friday, requiring porn platforms and other adult content sites to implement user age verification mechanisms, use of virtual private networks (VPNs) and other circumvention tools spiked in the UK over the weekend. Experts had expected the surge, given that similar trends have been visible in other countries that have implemented age check laws. But as a new wave of age check regulations debuts, open internet advocates warn that th

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Minister must apologise over Savile claim, says Farage

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-12-19 14:28:07

Minister must apologise over Savile claim, says Farage 33 minutes ago Share Save Kate Whannel Political reporter Share Save PA Media Nigel Farage has urged Technology Secretary Peter Kyle to "do the right thing and apologise" after he suggested that by opposing the government's online safety law, the Reform UK leader was on the side of sex offenders like Jimmy Savile. Reform has said it would scrap the new law, arguing it does not protect children and suppresses free speech. Kyle told Sky New

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Age Verification Laws Send VPN Use Soaring—and Threaten the Open Internet

wired.com Lily Hay Newman 2025-12-19 12:30:00

After the United Kingdom’s Online Safety Act went into effect on Friday, requiring porn platforms and other adult content sites to implement user age verification mechanisms, use of virtual private networks (VPNs) and other circumvention tools spiked in the UK over the weekend. Experts had expected the surge, given that similar trends have been visible in other countries that have implemented age check laws. But as a new wave of age check regulations debuts, open internet advocates warn that th

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Trump Organization says Amazon, Walmart, eBay sellers are hawking knockoff shirts, hats, mugs

cnbc.com Annie Palmer 2025-12-20 12:50:47

The Trump Organization is seeking to prevent some online businesses from hawking counterfeit merchandise promoting President Donald Trump. In a lawsuit filed Friday in U.S. District Court in Florida, the company accused unnamed merchants of selling "inferior imitations" of Trump-branded products on several online marketplaces, including Amazon , Walmart and eBay . The Trump Organization company, which is owned by Trump, sells a variety of branded merchandise through its website, including a go

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UK starts enforcing online age-check rules

techcrunch.com Anthony Ha 2025-12-18 22:29:26

In Brief A U.K. law requiring that pornography websites verify the age of their users took effect Friday. The BBC reports that around 6,000 porn sites have said they will start verifying users’ ages to comply with the Online Safety Act, although at least one major site was not requiring age checks as of Friday morning. The law also requires that online platforms prevent children from being exposed to harmful content, which is why sites like Reddit, Bluesky, X, and Grindr have also begun askin

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VPNs top App Store charts as Online Safety Act age checks kick in

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-12-22 09:55:59

VPNs top App Store charts as Online Safety Act age checks kick in Just now Share Save Liv McMahon Technology reporter Share Save Getty Images Virtual private network (VPN) apps have become the most downloaded on Apple's App Store in the UK after sites such as PornHub, Reddit and X began requiring age verification of users on Friday. VPNs can disguise your location online - allowing you to use the internet as though you are in another country. It means people are likely using them to bypass re

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U.K. starts enforcing online age check rules

techcrunch.com Anthony Ha 2025-12-21 22:29:26

In Brief A U.K. law requiring that pornography websites verify the age of their users took effect Friday. The BBC reports that around 6,000 porn sites have said they will start verifying users’ ages to comply with the Online Safety Act, although at least one major site was not requiring age checks as of Friday morning. The law also requires that online platforms prevent children from being exposed to harmful content, which is why sites like Reddit, Bluesky, X, and Grindr have also begun askin

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The Age-Checked Internet Has Arrived

wired.com Matt Burgess 2025-12-23 18:00:00

Beginning today, millions of adults trying to access pornography in the United Kingdom will be required to prove that they are over the age of 18. Under sweeping new online child safety laws coming into force, self-reporting checkboxes that allow anyone to claim adulthood on porn websites will be replaced by age-estimating face scans, ID document uploads, credit card checks, and more. Some of the biggest porn websites—including Pornhub and YouPorn—have said that they will comply with the new rul

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There's an Online Community That Believes the Internet Died in 2016. Here's How AI Fits Into the Picture

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-04 14:00:00

It's no surprise that the rise of artificial intelligence is sparking debates among experts. Moreover, whether you use ChatGPT or Google Gemini, generative AI is increasingly being integrated into our daily lives. It's only fair to ask: Could AI take over the internet? Some members of the online community reckon it already has. This old online theory is on the rise again, and it all has to do with Shrimp Jesus. (Disclosure: Ziff Davis, CNET's parent company, in April filed a lawsuit against Open

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Roman Roads Research Association (UK)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-04 12:42:58

We continue Margary’s work by researching Roman roads using modern technology such as LiDAR, which uses lasers fired from an aircraft to create an incredibly accurate model of the earth’s surface beneath any vegetation, revealing surviving archaeology otherwise not visible. The example below is a Roman road in Lincolnshire, just east of Grantham, where until recently it was assumed that the A52 followed the course of a Roman road, which it almost certainly doesn’t. Instead, a different road lead

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The EU is testing a prototype age verification app

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2026-01-15 17:33:08

The European Union is piloting a blueprint for age verification apps in Denmark, Greece, Spain, France, and Italy that aims to make it easier for online platforms to comply with rules that require them to protect minors. The app prototype was announced on Monday alongside guidelines that online platforms are recommended to adopt in order to comply with the bloc’s Digital Services Act (DSA). “Making sure our children and young people are safe online is of paramount importance to this Commission,

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How to buy the Switch 2: Nintendo's restock updates at Best Buy, Walmart and others

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-16 17:00:35

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Update (7/14/25): Best Buy will reportedly restock Switch 2 consoles next on July 17, which coincides with the release of Donkey Kong Bananza. The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally available in the US, but it's still pretty tough to find it in stock online anywhere. The $450 console offici

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Are a few people ruining the internet for the rest of us?

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-18 08:44:32

When I scroll through social media, I often leave demoralized, with the sense that the entire world is on fire and people are inflamed with hatred towards one another. Yet, when I step outside into the streets of New York City to grab a coffee or meet a friend for lunch, it feels downright tranquil. The contrast between the online world and my daily reality has only gotten more jarring. Since my own work is focused on topics such as intergroup conflict, misinformation, technology and climate ch

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More rules being considered to keep children safe online

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2026-01-18 08:23:11

More rules being considered to keep children safe online 38 minutes ago Share Save Paul Seddon Political reporter Share Save Watch: New Ofcom rules "foundation" for safer internet but "not end of the conversation" says Heidi Alexander The government is considering further action to keep children safe online and will not "sit back and wait" on the issue, a cabinet minister has said. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander told the BBC new age-verification rules beginning later this month would hav

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Retailers log $7.9 billion in online sales in first 24 hours of Prime Day

cnbc.com Annie Palmer 2026-01-25 12:49:37

An Amazon employee works to fulfill same-day orders during Cyber Monday, one of the company's busiest days at an Amazon fulfillment center on December 2, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. U.S. online sales jumped 9.9% year over year to $7.9 billion on Tuesday, the kickoff of Amazon 's Prime Day megasale, according to Adobe Analytics. At that level, it marks the "single biggest e-commerce day so far this year," Adobe said. It also eclipsed total online spending during Thanksgiving last year, when sales

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EverQuest

news.ycombinator.com Jimmy Maher 2026-02-02 02:10:13

This article tells part of the story of MMORPGs. It isn’t always or even usually the pioneers who reap the rewards of the trails they blaze. As often as not, some pragmatic Johnny-come-lately pops in to make off with the booty. Such was the case in the MMORPG space in the late 1990s. There Ultima Online demonstrated that there was an audience for a persistent fantasy world where people could live out alternative existences together through the magic of the Internet. Yet it was another game cal

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Microsoft investigates ongoing SharePoint Online access issues

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-02-05 12:53:43

Microsoft is investigating an ongoing incident causing intermittent issues for users attempting to access SharePoint Online sites. Part of the Microsoft 365 suite, SharePoint Online is a cloud-based collaboration and document management platform that allows users to create websites, store and share documents, and collaborate on content over the Internet. As the company announced earlier today in an incident alert published in the message center, users are seeing "Something went wrong" errors

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Scam Travel Websites Are Real: What To Know Before You Book Your Trip

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-08 16:00:05

Summer is officially here and you might be looking to beat the heat with a trip to a popular beach or dream overseas vacation, but experts warn that online scammers are looking to take advantage of eager travelers. Vacation scams are nothing new. Travel can be expensive and people are looking to grab the best prices they can get, says Seckin Yilgoren, Mastercard's senior vice president for security solutions for North American markets. This is especially true now as many people deal are dealin

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The Roman Roads Research Association

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-09 16:32:52

We continue Margary’s work by researching Roman roads using modern technology such as LiDAR, which uses lasers fired from an aircraft to create an incredibly accurate model of the earth’s surface beneath any vegetation, revealing surviving archaeology otherwise not visible. The example below is a Roman road in Lincolnshire, just east of Grantham, where until recently it was assumed that the A52 followed the course of a Roman road, which it almost certainly doesn’t. Instead, a different road lead

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