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Meat Supplier JBS Hit With Cyber Attack, Data Not Affected

Andrew Orr ·

JBS SA shut down its computer networks for its operations in Australia and North America due to a cyberattack.

Backup servers were not affected, and the company is actively working to restore systems as soon as possible, according to a statement from JBS USA Monday. The processor said it’s not aware of any customer, supplier or employee data being compromised or misused.

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How 'Cherry' Tries to Highlight the Veterans' PTSD

Charlotte Henry ·

A new video, released on Memorial Day, explains how Cherry from Apple Original Films, Hideaway Entertainment, and AGBO looks to highlight the PTSD suffered by many veterans. As well as directors the Russo brothers and star Tom Holland, the clip features contributions from Timothy Wynn of the Philadelphia Veterans Court and IAVA CEO Jeremy Butler. The film itself is available to watch on Apple TV+ now.

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Juice Jackers and Battery Drainers – Mac Geek Gab 873

John F. Braun & Dave Hamilton · · Add Comment

Ever heard of Juice Jacking? Neither had John nor Dave. No problem, though, they dug in and found everything you needed to know. That’s the beauty of Mac Geek Gab, too: you ask the questions and then your two favorite geeks dig and see what they can find. Press play and learn at least five new things about battery draining, external drives, M1 displays, backups, and more!

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In Observance of Memorial Day 2021

Bryan Chaffin ·

In honor of Memorial Day, a U.S. holiday, The Mac Observer will be taking the day off. We will resume our regular coverage of the Apple Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch world on Tuesday, June 1st. Please stay safe.

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How Does a Blockchain Work? Here is a Simple Explanation

Andrew Orr ·

I’ve been slowly learning about all things cryptocurrency, or rather all things related to the blockchain. But what is a blockchain, anyway? I came across this video today, and the channel—Simply Explained—features more related videos, like explaining smart contracts, Cardano, and how a proof-of-stake system works as opposed to proof-of-work.

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TREBLAB Z2 Bluetooth 5.0 Noise-Cancelling Headphones: $71.97

Bryan Chaffin ·

We have a deal on a pair of TREBLAB Z2 Bluetooth 5.0 Noise-Cancelling Headphones. This updated version of the original Z2s comes with a new all-black design, Bluetooth 5.0, and TREBLAB’s Sound2.0 technology with aptX and T-Quiet active noise-cancellation. They’re $78.99 but they’re discounted to $71.97 for our Memorial Day sale.

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‘Have I Been Pwned’ Open Sourced, Partners With FBI

Andrew Orr ·

The popular service Have I Been Pwned has made its code open source, and it’s also partnering with the FBI. The agency will send compromised passwords discovered during investigations.

Why is the FBI getting involved? Because Bryan A. Vorndran, the FBI’s Assistant Director, Cyber Division, said, “We are excited to be partnering with HIBP on this important project to protect victims of online credential theft. It is another example of how important public/private partnerships are in the fight against cybercrime.”

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iOS 14.6 Tells Apple Watch Series 3 Users to Restore Device Prior to Updating watchOS

Charlotte Henry ·

iOS 14.6 is prompting some users to restore their Apple Watch before trying to install the latest version of watchOS 7. The problem is related to the GPS version of the Series 3 as it has just 8GB of internal storage, 9to5 Mac reported.

With the latest versions of iOS and watchOS, Apple seems to have given up trying to force users to delete apps and media manually, which almost never solves the problem. As shown by a 9to5Mac reader on Twitter… iOS 14.6 simply asks the user to unpair and restore the Apple Watch Series 3 in order to install watchOS updates… Previously, the message only recommended that the user should delete some content before trying to install the update again.

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How Ad Agencies Are Helping Clients Navigate iOS 14.5 and App Tracking Transparency

Charlotte Henry ·

iOS 14.5, including App Tracking Transparency, arrived almost a month ago. The Drum spoke to key figures in the advertising industry to get their take and see how they are helping their clients navigate the changes. (A recent episode of Media+ also explored this topic.)

Tim Maleeny, president and chief strategy officer, Havas: A fair exchange for first-party data in return for a better user experience, access to valuable content or discounts is a much more honest relationship with your customers than harvesting their data without their knowledge. There are many ways to track ecosystem data to approximate a target audience’s online habits, but taking the more meaningful approach of an open exchange – in other words, placing a value on customers’ data – is where this is all headed.

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SurfShark VPN 2-Year Subscription: $42.74

Bryan Chaffin ·

We have a deal on a 2-year subscription to SurfShark VPN for Memorial Day. This service features unlimited data, military-grade AES-256-GCM encryption, and IKEv2 and OpenVPN protocols. The company also has a no logging policy. Two years with SurfShark is $42.74 through our Memorial Day sale.

 

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DHS Releases Cybersecurity Rules for Pipeline Operators

Andrew Orr ·

Today, the Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced a Security Directive for critical pipeline companies.

The Security Directive will require critical pipeline owners and operators to report confirmed and potential cybersecurity incidents to the DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and to designate a Cybersecurity Coordinator, to be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

It will also require critical pipeline owners and operators to review their current practices as well as to identify any gaps and related remediation measures to address cyber-related risks and report the results to TSA and CISA within 30 days.