How Spamouflage Dragon, China's largest disinformation campaign per Google and Meta, infiltrates platforms to promote Chinese policies and criticize dissidents (Margi Murphy/Bloomberg)

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How Spamouflage Dragon, China's largest disinformation campaign per Google and Meta, infiltrates platforms to promote Chinese policies and criticize dissidents  —  ‘Mold of the internet’ has appeared on 50 platforms, researchers say  —  When a Twitter account for Utah business coach Spencer …

Samsung Galaxy S24 series may not witness a price hike: All details

Samsung is all set to launch its next generation Galaxy S-series smartphones at an event in San Francisco in January 2024. The Galaxy S24 series is expected to consist of three smartphones - Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra. According to a Korean publication, Samsung plans to launch the new series at the same price as its predecessors. Additionally, the Galaxy S24 is rumored to support emergency texting via satellite connection, a feature introduced by Apple with the iPhone 14 Pro series. The Galaxy S24 Ultra is expected to feature a 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED LTPO display, a Titanium frame, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, 200MP primary camera, 5000mAh battery, and 45W charging. https://ift.tt/1d26rB8

Cox Media Group claims it can listen to conversations of consumers through microphones in smartphones, smart TVs, and other devices and use it to target ads (Joseph Cox/404 Media)

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Cox Media Group claims it can listen to conversations of consumers through microphones in smartphones, smart TVs, and other devices and use it to target ads  —  “What would it mean for your business if you could target potential clients who are actively discussing their need for your services in their day-to-day conversations?

How Microsoft's 10-year-old Digital Crime Unit uses unique legal tactics and the company's technical reach to disrupt global cybercrime and state-backed actors (Lily Hay Newman/Wired)

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How Microsoft's 10-year-old Digital Crime Unit uses unique legal tactics and the company's technical reach to disrupt global cybercrime and state-backed actors  —  Ten years in, Microsoft's DCU has honed its strategy of using both unique legal tactics and the company's technical reach …

WhatsApp starts rolling out new layout for Android users: All details

WhatsApp introduces new layout for status updates header, rolling out to Android beta testers. The revamped layout includes two additional buttons: a camera icon and a pencil icon. These buttons allow users to easily share images, videos, GIFs, and text as status updates. The new layout aims to enhance the user experience by maintaining a cleaner and more organized appearance. WhatsApp also rolls out Channel Alerts feature for beta testers, providing real-time updates on channel status and allowing administrators to initiate suspension reviews. https://ift.tt/04pCtBx

WhatsApp rolls out manage emoji replacement feature for Windows users

WhatsApp rolls out new features for its users. Windows desktop beta testers can now manage emoji replacement with the Windows 2.2350.3.0 update. Users can deactivate text-to-emoji replacement in the app settings. WhatsApp also introduces the Channels Alerts feature for Android beta testers. Administrators receive real-time information on channel suspension and can initiate a review of suspension. https://ift.tt/H5sEJCZ