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Boston Store, Younkers and other Bon-Ton websites post mysterious message about coming back

After being closed for a week, someone declared on Bon-Ton Stores Inc. websites that the stores are coming back.

Source: USA Today

Flaws in Apple & Asurion websites expose PINs of millions of iPhone users

Flaws in Apple & Asurion websites expose PINs of millions of iPhone users AppleInsider

Multiple vulnerabilities cause compromised AT&T and T-Mobile account PINs 9to5Mac
Apple website security flaw exposed account PINs of T-Mobile customers TmoNews

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Source: Google News -Technology

Egypt internet: Sisi ratifies law tightening control over websites

New laws means websites can be blocked if deemed a security threat, but critics say they crush dissent.
Source: BBC News

U.S. airlines say further amending websites to change Taiwan references

The United States’ three largest airlines said they are in the process of amending their systems to address Chinese requests over how they refer to Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, after Chinese state media reported that they had yet to complete revisions in time for a Thursday deadline.

Source: Reuters

Canada says it is using DNA websites to identify some migrants

Immigration lawyers have raised concerns about the use of DNA databases to help prove nationality.
Source: BBC News

U.S. airlines change Taiwan reference on websites ahead of Chinese deadline

The three biggest U.S. airlines changed how they refer to self-ruled Taiwan on their websites to avoid Chinese penalties ahead of a Wednesday deadline – revisions Beijing described as “positive developments”.

Source: Reuters

US airlines revise websites to change Taiwan reference

US airlines revise websites to change Taiwan reference Reuters

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U.S. airlines revise websites to change Taiwan reference

The three biggest U.S. airlines changed how they refer to self-ruled Taiwan on their websites in an effort to avoid Chinese penalties by a Wednesday deadline.

Source: Reuters

American Airlines, Delta revise websites to change Taiwan reference

American Airlines, Delta revise websites to change Taiwan reference Nasdaq

US airlines have caved to China’s ‘Orwellian’ demands on Taiwan Yahoo Finance
American Airlines Bows to Beijing on Taiwan Wall Street Journal
US Airlines to Comply With Beijing’s Demand That Taiwan be Labeled as Part of China TIME

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American Airlines, Delta revise websites to change Taiwan reference

American Airlines Group Inc and Delta Air Lines changed how their websites refer to Taiwan, a move expected to be followed by United Airlines later on Wednesday in an effort to avoid Chinese penalties.

Source: Reuters

Nintendo sues two websites for distributing ROMs of its games

Nintendo sues two websites for distributing ROMs of its games Digital Trends

Nintendo Escalates Fight Against Piracy, Files Lawsuit Against 2 Major ROM Websites Tech Times
Nintendo files lawsuit against emulator sites PC Gamer

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Decade of research shows little improvement in websites' password guidance

Leading brands including Amazon and Wikipedia are failing to support users with advice on how to securely protect their data, a study shows.
Source: Science Daily

Feds: Russian hackers targeted election websites in Fla., Ga. and Iowa in 2016 elections

Two Russian intelligence officers named Friday in an indictment accusing them and 10 others with conducting a hacking campaign that targeted Democratic political organizations had snooped around state and local election-related websites in Florida, Iowa and Georgia.

Source: USA Today

aLTEr LTE Exploit Can't Be Patched And Can Steer You To Hostile Websites

aLTEr LTE Exploit Can’t Be Patched And Can Steer You To Hostile Websites Hot Hardware

With 5G Looming, 4G LTE’s Vulnerabilities Start Being Exposed Android Headlines
Permanent LTE exploits steer users to rogue websites Engadget

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Reps. Khanna and Ratcliffe: It’s Time to Modernize Government Websites

Opinion: Two Members of Congress argue that government websites must modernize to meet the needs of today’s citizens.
Source: Wired

How to see exactly which Google Chrome tabs, websites, and extensions are slowing down your computer

How to see exactly which Google Chrome tabs, websites, and extensions are slowing down your computer Business Insider

Google moves to end website installation of Chrome extensions Techworld Australia

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Google is tightening up Chrome extensions so you can't install them from websites

Google is tightening up Chrome extensions so you can’t install them from websites The Verge

Chrome extensions soon only available from Google’s website CNET
Google disables inline installation for Chrome extensions VentureBeat

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New Safari privacy features on MacOS Mojave and iOS 12 crack down on nosy websites

New Safari privacy features on MacOS Mojave and iOS 12 crack down on nosy websites CNET

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Google Chrome 67 Will Allow Password-Free Sign-Ins for Most Websites

Google Chrome 67 Will Allow Password-Free Sign-Ins for Most Websites Fortune

Google Chrome now lets you sign in to most services without a password The Verge
Google Chrome now supports more password-free sign-ins Engadget
Chrome 67 arrives with Generic Sensor API and BigInt support VentureBeat

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Major US news websites are going down in Europe as GDPR goes into effect

Major US news websites are going down in Europe as GDPR goes into effect The Verge

Why you’re suddenly getting lots of emails from sites you haven’t visited in years CNBC
GDPR: Empty inboxes, ignored emails and comics BBC News
Direct Marketing Under the GDPR: Consent vs Legitimate Interests CPO Magazine
Don’t ignore this alert from Facebook. It’s your chance to quickly curb what it knows USA TODAY

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US Websites Go Dark in Europe as GDPR Data Rules Kick In

US Websites Go Dark in Europe as GDPR Data Rules Kick In Wall Street Journal

Tech companies scramble as sweeping data rules take effect The Hill
GDPR Is Here: Mess Up and We’ll Fine You, Says Privacy Chief Bloomberg
Internet users to get more control of their info, thanks to Europe’s GDPR USA TODAY

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Windows 10 Sets will use tabs to bridge the gap between apps and websites

Windows 10 Sets will use tabs to bridge the gap between apps and websites The Verge

Forget Windows; Microsoft is now all about the cloud Computerworld
Here’s how to watch the Microsoft Build 2018 day two keynote Digital Trends
A new Microsoft Store revenue share is coming – Windows Developer BlogWindows Developer Blog Windows Blog
5 Biggest Announcements at Microsoft Build 2018 Tom’s Guide

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Why US companies are changing their websites to please China

Why US companies are changing their websites to please China CNNMoney

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U.S. condemns China for 'Orwellian nonsense' over airline websites

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House on Saturday sharply criticized China’s efforts to force foreign airlines to change how they refer to Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau, labeling China’s latest effort to police language describing the politically sensitive territories as “Orwellian nonsense.”

Source: Reuters

US condemns China for 'Orwellian nonsense' over airline websites

US condemns China for ‘Orwellian nonsense’ over airline websites Reuters

White House calls China’s threats to airlines ‘Orwellian nonsense’ Washington Post

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