Day: November 9, 2023

Korean Financial Regulator Chief: About 100 Stocks Targeted in Naked Short Selling, Indicating Pervasive Illegality

Posted on by Robin Edgar

In response to criticism suggesting that the ban on short selling implemented on Nov. 6 is a “political decision” aimed at next year’s general election, Lee Bok-hyun, the head of the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), directly refuted the claims, stating, “About 100 stocks were identified as targets for naked short selling.” He said that it Read more about Korean Financial Regulator Chief: About 100 Stocks Targeted in Naked Short Selling, Indicating Pervasive Illegality[…]

HP Spectre Fold review – 3 in one laptop with folding screen

Posted on by Robin Edgar

It’s rare, but now and then a company will go out on a limb and create a truly cutting-edge device, even if its books take a hit. That’s exactly what HP has done with the Spectre Fold. Despite having the same processor as last year’s ASUS Zenbook 17 OLED, HP’s take on a flexible-screen laptop Read more about HP Spectre Fold review – 3 in one laptop with folding screen[…]

Data broker’s staggering sale of sensitive info exposed in unsealed FTC filing

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[…] The FTC has accused Kochava of violating the FTC Act by amassing and disclosing “a staggering amount of sensitive and identifying information about consumers,” alleging that Kochava’s database includes products seemingly capable of identifying nearly every person in the United States. According to the FTC, Kochava’s customers, ostensibly advertisers, can access this data to Read more about Data broker’s staggering sale of sensitive info exposed in unsealed FTC filing[…]

US Court rules automakers can record and save owner text messages and call logs

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A federal judge on Tuesday refused to bring back a class action lawsuit alleging four auto manufacturers had violated Washington state’s privacy laws by using vehicles’ on-board infotainment systems to record and intercept customers’ private text messages and mobile phone call logs. The Seattle-based appellate judge ruled that the practice does not meet the threshold Read more about US Court rules automakers can record and save owner text messages and call logs[…]

WhatsApp will let you hide your IP address from whoever you call

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A new feature in WhatsApp will let you hide your IP address from whoever you call using the app. Knowing someone’s IP address can reveal a lot of personal information such as their location and internet service provider, so having the option to hide it is a major privacy win. “This new feature provides an Read more about WhatsApp will let you hide your IP address from whoever you call[…]