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U.S. authorities have charged four people with participating in a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme that resulted in victims losing more than $80 million.Zhang Lu, 36, of Alhambra, Calif.; Justin Walker, 31, of Cypress, Calif.; Joseph Wong, 32, of Rosemead, Calif.; 40-year-old of Naperville, Ill. Zhu Hailong, 40, was both charged in connection with a “pig-killing” scam in which targets were contacted through dating sites and social media.Pig-killing scams are a common and rapidly growing type of fraud. Typically, scammers lure unwary victims into an online romance (often through dating sites, social media messages, or even initial contact disguised as a…

National Amusements, the giant parent company of movie theater chain, media giant Paramount and CBS, confirmed that it suffered a data breach in which hackers stole the personal information of tens of thousands of people. The private media group said in a legally required filing with the Maine Attorney General that hackers stole the personal information of 82,128 people in a December 2022 data breach. Details of the leak, which occurred in December 2022, were revealed a year later when the company began notifying those affected last week. The company discovered the breach a few months later, in August 2023,…

Business users often experience a year-end slowdown, which provides an opportunity to complete some overdue tasks in a timely manner. As the pace of meetings slows down and work schedules and to-do lists often lighten up, forward-thinking professionals can use the brief lull to ensure the computers that power their daily activities are ready for the year ahead. This effort applies not only to Windows users, but also to Mac users. Here are the year-end steps you should take to ensure your Mac is ready for 2024. Skip to: Confirm backup The most important task and step you should perform…

Because NASA had to give it a try, a video of Taters the Cat was beamed 19 million miles into space. This is a successful demonstration of new laser communications technology, which NASA uses to transmit ultra-high-definition video from the Psyche spacecraft back to Earth through deep space. The video signal sent on December 11 reached Earth in 101 seconds. Data speed – via space — Faster than most broadband connections on the planet. — Matt Smith ShouldYou can get these reports delivered directly to your inbox every day. Subscribe here!Should The most important stories you may have missed Apple…

In an exciting twist for fans of the iconic Final Fantasy series, esteemed producer Naoki Yoshida is behind the scenes final fantasy 16, announced some exciting news – a PC version of the game is in development! This news is surprising, especially since the game originally launched as a PlayStation 5 exclusive. Yoshida himself announced the landmark news via a video message, sending ripples of anticipation throughout the gaming community. change of direction The news that Final Fantasy XVI is coming to PC marks a major shift in the gaming journey. It’s no secret that Square Enix has been basking…

Good sleep is key to health and overall well-being. However, due to work obligations, errands, household chores, and many other daily commitments, people often make compromises when it comes to sleep. Unfortunately, not getting enough sleep can lead to many unexpected health problems—both mental and physical. Contrary to what many people believe, when you sleep, your mind and body are working. Sleep repairs your brain and body in many different ways, says Dr. Merrill Mitler, a neuroscientist and sleep expert at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It serves your body at a molecular level and improves cognition, intelligence, energy,…

Do you want to use CloudWays Elastic Email to send emails to your WordPress website? This how-to guide shows the step-by-step process of configuring CloudWays Elastic Email for WordPress. A WordPress website requires a mail server to deliver administrative emails. For example, when you need to change your administrator password, your WordPress website will send you an email to verify the new email. If you use shared web hosting, your mail server will usually be configured by default. Unfortunately, CloudWays does not come pre-configured with this feature, so you have to set it up manually. Step 1: Subscribe to Elastic…

Every time Microsoft launches a major AI feature this year, I can’t help but become more skeptical of the company’s new direction. Microsoft, a notoriously conservative and slow-moving giant, reshaped its products around generative AI soon after most people learned of its existence. The last time it made such a dramatic shift, we launched Windows 8, a failed attempt to make its flagship operating system tablet- and touchscreen-friendly. Now that the company is bringing artificial intelligence into the core of Windows, I can’t help but wonder: Is Microsoft’s involvement in artificial intelligence really meant to make its products better? Or…

Claims about coronavirus killers, virus buster cards, sage, oregano and bay leaves are called into question in the latest round of warning letters from Federal Trade Commission staff. As the total approaches 300, the letters make it clear that companies need to clarify their claims about preventing or curing COVID-19. Here are the products and promises that have attracted attention recently. The1VirusBuster. The company cited statistics about the spread of the coronavirus to promote The 1 Virus Buster card as “safe, easy and effective.” All you need to do is hang it around your neck or on your collar, close…

downward angle icon Illustration of a downward angle shape. On September 28, 2023, there was a homeless encampment in front of a city utility building in the Skid Row neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama/Getty Images Findings from a new study suggest a basic income scheme could be a simple solution to homelessness, a researcher says.Researchers in California are offering people $750 a month for a year — no strings attached.The study’s lead researcher said the findings showed a basic income plan was a “viable option”. Preliminary results from a study involving giving $750 a month to a group…