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business19 days ago•504 min saved

Polymarket's Free-Grocery Pop-Up Draws Crowds in NYC

Polymarket staged a “free grocery store” pop-up in New York’s West Village that drew hundreds on opening day, only to be delayed by late deliveries; inside, shelves and supplies looked unusually polished, and reporters documented the scene as a marketing stunt tied to the crypto platform. The event is framed by Polymarket as a philanthropic‑first effort, including a pledge to donate $1 million to the Food Bank for NYC, while sparking questions about brand-washing and gambling optics.

via Curbed|

#business #free-grocery-store #marketing

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"4 Bank-Draining Words to Never Click On, According to Cybersecurity Expert"

A cybersecurity expert from McAfee warns against downloading files from untrusted sources and clicking on pop-ups, as these actions can trigger automatic spyware downloads that can drain your bank account. The expert advises closing out of a browser entirely using the task manager or force quit option, regularly updating the operating system, and using the latest secure version of web browsers. AI is also posing a risk through personalized phishing scams, with scammers able to create highly personalized campaigns at a massive scale. Recent incidents include AI cloning voices of children for ransom calls. Families are advised to create verbal passwords to authenticate identity on the phone. Major brands and companies have also been targeted by ransomware attacks, causing significant disruptions and financial losses.

via New York Post |

#cybersecurity #personalized-phishing-scams #pop-ups

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

Def Con: iPhone Popups, Bomb Threats, and Fearsome Hackers

A security researcher named Jae Bochs has claimed responsibility for the mysterious and persistent pop-ups that appeared on attendees' iPhones at the hacking conference Def Con. The pop-ups prompted users to connect to an Apple TV or share a password with a nearby Apple TV. Bochs stated that the experiment was intended to remind people to turn off Bluetooth and to have a laugh, rather than collect data. However, it remains unclear if data could have been collected or if the feature could be exploited for malicious purposes. Some attendees found the pop-ups annoying but amusing, while others criticized the researcher for potentially abusing users. Apple has not commented on the matter.

via TechCrunch|

#bluetooth #def-con #iphone