After it emerged that Myspace was the subject of a data leak, involving over 427 million passwords, the company has now confirmed that they were the subject of a data breach back in 2013.
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YouTube has issued a letter to TubeNinja, a video downloader, threatening legal action if they don't cooperate. However, this letter raises the question of whether YouTube has a case for legal action.
Microblogging site Tumblr was the subject of a data breach back in 2013. The company claimed it affected 'a set' of users. An analysis shows that 'set' was actually over 60 million passwords.
24,518 Bitcoins that were confiscated by police in Australia will be auctioned off. The coins will be offered in blocks of 2,000, to prevent the market being affected negatively by the auction.
Spanish smartphone maker, Funker, is set to launch another Windows 10 Mobile device. Following on from its W5.5 Pro, the W6.0 Pro brings upgraded specs and Continuum support, in a mid-range device.
AirAsia has launched a universal Windows 10 app. It allows you to manage your flights, check flight status and check in from your Windows 10 devices, including Cortana and AirAsiaBIG integration.
Alcatel's budding flagship, the Idol Pro 4, has passed its Wi-Fi certification for the T-Mobile variant, showing more details on what their upcoming 'Superphone' will come packed with.
In the latest Windows 10 Mobile build, an avid Reddit user has discovered that Xbox One game streaming could be on its way to the mobile platform in the future after a button offered the option.
Reddit, an online forum, is to start changing links posted by users into affiliate links, in a bid to increase ad revenue. Changes commence on June 3. Users will be able to opt-out of the service.
A new universal app for Windows 10, 'Hacked?', let's you see if you have been involved in a data breach. It offers to check your accounts every 12 hours and notify you if any new breaches involve you.
Myspace has become the latest subject of a data leak, with over 427 million passwords up for sale in the online underground. Passwords were not stored securely, using old, compromised standards.
Plex, a service that allows you to access your media content on all your devices, has announced that it is building a universal app for Windows 10, and wants you to help test it ahead of launch.
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Virgin Media has provided a statement explaining the loss of access to several high-profile websites last week including image hosting service Imgur. Customers took to the forums to complain.
Amazon Prime, usually an annual subscription, has appeared as a monthly option in the UK, a month after the same option appeared in the US, allowing customers more flexibility in using Prime.
Virgin Media customers reported issues accessing Imgur, with some people suggesting the company has blocked the service. This is the second incident of Imgur being inaccessible on the Virgin ISP.
Microsoft have confirmed that they are working on bringing the double tap to wake feature from Windows Phone to Windows 10 Mobile devices that can support the feature, following feedback from users.