MPA Reports ‘Notorious’ Piracy Threats to U.S. Government
The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has been a key player in the anti-piracy fight for decades and this position has only strengthened in recent years. As the driving force behind the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment, the MPA finds itself at the center of an international enforcement apparatus. A few weeks ago, ACE helped to shut down Fmovies, the largest pirate streaming conglomerate. While this was a hard fought and...
License Plate Readers Are Creating a US-Wide Database of More Than Just Cars
From Trump campaign signs to Planned Parenthood bumper stickers, license plate readers around the US are creating searchable databases that reveal Americans’ political leanings and more. Powered by WPeMatico
Nubank Lowers Cryptocurrency Trading Fees
Nubank, the Latam-focused fintech company, recently lowered its cryptocurrency trading fees from 0.8% to 0.6% for each transaction completed. The platform allows for purchasing and selling 15 different cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), solana (SOL), and the USDC stablecoin, among others. Nubank has been lowering its trading rates since last year when it charged […] Powered by...
Certik: Malicious Actors Stole $753 Million in Q3, Phishing Top Attack Vector
Malicious actors stole $753 million in the third quarter, with phishing being the most costly attack vector. The report emphasizes the need for stronger security measures and warns users to be cautious of phishing scams. Ethereum and Bitcoin networks were the hardest hit chains, with combined losses exceeding $600 million. Users Urged to Be Wary […] Powered by...
All-Women AI PhD Program Launches in Africa
A pioneering Africa-Europe collaboration aims to train 700 African Doctor of Philosophy (PhDs) in artificial intelligence (AI) over the next decade. The first intake of this program, however, will be unique: it will consist entirely of women. This initiative is the brainchild of CORE AI, a research partnership uniting universities from both continents. The program […] Powered by...
