Cryptocurrency Fraudster Sentenced to 15 years in prison
A 47 years old man, Roger Nils-Jonas Karlsson, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for securities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering charges that defrauded thousands of victims of more than $16 million. (Source: U.S Department of Justice)
Revil, The Ransomware Gang Has Vanished From The Internet
REvil, the ransomware gang that attacked meat supplier JBS Foods and a major IT software vendor this month has mysteriously vanished from the internet, according to cybersecurity experts tracking the group. (Source: CNN)
Google’s Means of Reducing Gmail Phishing
Google has now introduced authenticated brand logos in Gmail. This is a security feature that is enabled by the Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI) standard. This means that whenever you receive an email from an organization, its logo will show up in your inbox to prove its identity. This is to reduce email phishing through Gmail.
Apple’s Reverse Wireless Charging.
Apple has introduced a MagSafe Battery Pack designed for iPhone 12 models which has reverse wireless charging. These batteries can be charged by attaching them to the back of iPhone 12. This means that MagSafe Battery Pack users can now use the iPhone passthrough charging feature when the iPhone is connected to a power source to charge their MagSafe batteries.
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