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9to5Mac Gift Guide: iPhone Wallets with Form, Function and Flexibility

9to5Mac Gift Guide: iPhone Wallets with Form, Function and Flexibility

Apple’s MagSafe wallet has been a popular choice over the past few years, but there are plenty of other great iPhone wallets out there with varying benefits. Below, I’ve rounded up the best iPhone wallets, including my favorite that features a built-in stand while still being slim. I’ve been using some type of wallet case …

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Your CharlieCard can be hacked by an Android phone, admits MBTA - The Boston Globe

Your CharlieCard can be hacked by an Android phone, admits MBTA – The Boston Globe

But cybersecurity analyst Bobby Rauch says a security flaw makes it relatively easy to exploit a well-known weakness in the system. “Anyone in Boston with an Android phone and a curiosity about how CharlieCard works can exploit these same vulnerabilities,” said Rauch, who brought the issue to the agency’s attention in August. Get the pace …

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Apple, iPhone and China: Short-term problems require a long-term solution

Apple’s iPhone production issues in China add another chapter to the breakdown of previous supply chain models, lingering political tensions and disaster exposure; all highlighted the need to diversify into all aspects of manufacturing to become more resilient. Crisis management is no mean feat The impact of these challenges on Apple means the company may …

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WhatsApp rolls out Meta avatar support

WhatsApp rolls out Meta avatar support

Avatars are officially coming to WhatsApp. Customizable and expressive characters, already available on Facebook and Instagram, can now be used as profile photos in messaging or sent as one of 36 personalized stickers. The process of customizing virtual cartoon characters is similar to Apple’s Memoji, except WhatsApp avatars also include bodies to customize additional outfits, …

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SIM card swapper sent to jail for over $20M 2FA cryptocurrency heist

SIM card swapper sent to jail for over $20M 2FA cryptocurrency heist

A Florida man who was part of a cybercriminal gang that went after cryptocurrency wallets has been convicted for his role in a cyber heist that reportedly netted participants more than $20,000,000. The crooks, including a 25-year-old Nicholas Truglia, took over various online accounts belonging to the victim using a trick known in the trade …

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