Netflix will roughly double the number of mobile games that can be downloaded via the streaming service by 2022. There are currently 26 games available for free to Netflix subscribers, and there should be 50.
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Snapchat goes live with parental controls
Snapchat has gone live with Family Center, its parental controls feature. The feature allows parents to see their children’s friends list and see who they are interacting with. The feature does not affect many other parts of the app.
WhatsApp gives users 2.5 days to delete messages
WhatsApp now gives users 2.5 days to delete messages, the chat app has announced. The Meta subsidiary gave users just over an hour to delete messages, but that limit has now been stretched.
DuckDuckGo will soon block Microsoft scripts on third-party websites
DuckDuckGo will soon block Microsoft tracking scripts on third-party websites. The company does mention the exception of a script on its own platform that allows advertisers to see if Microsoft ads have led to more customers.
Threema releases version chat app that does not contain code from Google
Threema has released a new version of its encrypted chat app. The version, called Threema Libre, doesn’t use Google’s software library or code, the developer says. The app is available for Android devices through the F-Droid app store.
Microsoft Releases Security Tools for Threat Intelligence and Redteaming
Microsoft is releasing two new products for businesses to protect against cyber threats. Defender Threat Intelligence provides data on known attackers and their patterns. Defender External Attack Surface Management is a tool that identifies vulnerabilities.
Government websites Taiwan target of foreign DDO attacks
Several government agency websites in Taiwan have been targeted by DDOs on Tuesday. Some websites, including those of the Taiwanese president, were taken offline as a result.
Tor Project hopes to raise $75,000 with crowdfunding campaign
The Tor Project has started a crowdfunding campaign to raise money for the maintenance of the browser. The makers hope to raise $75,000 to fix bugs and maintain the platform.
Enisa: Majority of ransomware infections are not reported to authorities
The majority of ransomware infections on European companies and institutions are not reported to authorities. It is also unknown how many victims get infected and whether they pay the ransom. That would complicate the approach to ransomware.