“At the start of last week, Google began rolling out the “new view” redesign of Gmail on the web. It has now hit our accounts, and here’s a look at how it works, as well as other details we’ve found while using it this afternoon.”
Why we’re building Shortwave
“Email connected the world, but it lost its magic along the way. We believe it deserves better, and we’re on a mission to bring email up to speed (literally) with modern messaging apps. Email should prioritize people, not advertising.”
Booby-trapped sites delivered potent new backdoor trojan to macOS users
“Researchers have uncovered advanced, never-before-seen macOS malware that was installed using exploits that were almost impossible for most users to detect or stop once the users landed on a malicious website.”
MFA fatigue attacks: Users tricked into allowing device access due to overload of push notifications
“Malicious hackers are targeting Office 365 users with a spare of ‘MFA fatigue attacks’, bombarding victims with 2FA push notifications to trick them into authenticating their login attempts.”
T2 Mac security vulnerability means passwords can now be cracked
“A company selling password-cracking tools says that a newly-discovered T2 Mac security vulnerability allows it to crack passwords on these machines, bypassing the lockouts.”
Google survey teases a happy ending for free legacy G Suite customers
“Google may be looking for a way out of its Legacy G Suite shutdown issues. According to a survey the company has posted to its Workspace documentation, “more options” might be coming for some customers using the soon-to-be-dead free plans.”
SIM-swapping attacks are skyrocketing, FBI warns – here’s how to protect yourself
“(NEXSTAR) – The FBI issued an alert Tuesday warning of a massive spike in so-called “SIM swap” crimes over the last year.”
How to Keep iMessage From Filling Up Your iPhone and iCloud
“When you think about freeing up storage space on your iPhone, iMessage may be one of the last things that comes to mind.”
It’s time to delete the scary amount of data Google has on you
“Google may be collecting far more personal data and information than you might realize. Every search you perform and every YouTube video you watch, Google is keeping tabs on you.”
Google is discontinuing its legacy free G Suite tier on July 1st
“Over the years, Google’s productivity suite has had many names. What started as Google Apps became G Suite and is now known as Workspace. Over that same timeframe, the company has offered just as many ways to access that software, announcing new subscription plans while doing away with older ones.”
