Apple using drones to take on Google Maps – Computerworld

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Computerworld Apple using drones to take on Google MapsComputerworldExpect to be saying that more in the future, as Apple launches drones to improve its Maps app, which has long been thought of as playing second fiddle to Google's more robust map app. Well, now Apple is aiming to finally close that gap, and they will …Apple may deploy drones to monitor street signs and construction in MapsDigital TrendsApple is reportedly using drone-captured data to improve Maps appInquirerSeattle-based Apple team will use drones to improve Maps app in bid to catch up to GoogleGeekWireAppAdvice –Bloomberg –Techseen –Maps – Appleall 128 news articles » map... more →
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JavaScript email attachments can carry potent ransomware – Computerworld

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Computerworld JavaScript email attachments can carry potent ransomwareComputerworldAttackers are infecting computers with a new ransomware program called RAA that's written entirely in JavaScript and locks users' files by using strong encryption. Most malware programs for Windows are written in compiled programming languages like C …RAA Ransomware Is 100 Percent JavaScriptSoftpedia Newsall 2 news articles » JavaScript – Google News… more →
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Ransom32: First-of-its-kind JavaScript-based ransomware spotted in the wild – Computerworld

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Computerworld Ransom32: First-of-its-kind JavaScript-based ransomware spotted in the wildComputerworldOh goody, there's a new type of ransomware that is based on JavaScript but more powerful as it uses NW.js to infect users; it's considered to be a cross-OS ransomware and it's being sold as ransomware-as-a-service. Happy flipping 2016! Ransom32, a …Novel JavaScript ransomware could be an equal opportunity infecterSC MagazineNew JavaScript Ransomware Sold as a ServiceThreatpostMeet Ransom32, the first Javascript ransomware for Windows, Mac, and LinuxNeowinBetaNews –Infosecurity Magazineall 13 news articles » JavaScript – Google News… more →
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Use Facebook Messenger? Marauders Map app can pinpoint your location to … – Computerworld

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Computerworld Use Facebook Messenger? Marauders Map app can pinpoint your location to …ComputerworldBefore we dig into Marauders Map, you need to know there is no reason to freak out and panic as the pinpointing app only works if you left location services for Messenger enabled. Hopefully you turned off location sharing back when Facebook had to …Facebook 'Marauder's Map' turns Messenger into a stalker's dreamThe Next WebMarauders Map: A Chrome Extension That Turns Facebook Messenger Into A …Huffington Post UKHow To Track Your Facebook Friends: New App Makes It Eerily SimpleInternational Business TimesMetro –Business Insider –Huffington... more →
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