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FBI: Cybercrime Accounted for $2.7B in Losses in 2018

Michael York Reading, PA Syndicated Stories, The Security Ledger

Organizations lost $2.7 billion to Internet-enabled theft, fraud and exploitation in 2018, with business e-mail compromise scams resulting in the highest of these financial losses, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).

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The cybersecurity industry is facing a shortage of trained and experienced professionals. Schools, universities and organizations are doing amazing things to encourage the next generation to pursue a cybersecurity career. However, there is still a huge cybersecurity talent shortage. With the right training, this can change. It is clear that organizations require cybersecurity training for […] The post How a Cybersecurity Training Program Can Recruit From Inside Your Business appeared first on Security Intelligence. [...]

Shadow IT: Addressing the Risks in Remote Work Environments

23 November 2020

Shadow IT can cause big problems for cybersecurity. The trouble is in the name: these connections exist in the shadows outside of IT (information technology) and security personnel’s knowledge. So, what can IT leaders do to address it in a time of growing remote workforces? What is Shadow IT? Shadow IT consists of information technology […] The post Shadow IT: Addressing the Risks in Remote Work Environments appeared first on Security Intelligence. [...]

Be Prepared for Increased DDoS Attacks Ahead of Black Friday

23 November 2020

Black Friday is prime time for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, especially as retail goes online even more than usual in 2020. Forecasters predict e-commerce sales will soar to new heights this holiday season, increasing by as much as 35% year-over-year. This explosion in online shopping brings new challenges to retailers, including managing logistics and supply chains. […] The post Be Prepared for Increased DDoS Attacks Ahead of Black Friday appeared first on Security Intelligence. [...]

Security Culture: Putting Digital Literacy First in Your Company

20 November 2020

Building a security-first culture is as important for cybersecurity as investing in the right tech or creating and enforcing the right policies. Defense systems cannot provide 100% of the security organizations need as long as individual employees are making decisions about what to click on, who to trust and, at the leadership levels, where and how much […] The post Security Culture: Putting Digital Literacy First in Your Company appeared first on Security Intelligence. [...]

IBM CISO Perspective: Zero Trust Changes Security From Something You Do to Something You Have

19 November 2020

As the chief information security officer (CISO) for IBM, I’m often asked by peers and colleagues, “What do you think of Zero Trust?” Or, perhaps more often, “What strategies are you using to keep IBM protected?” First, many vendors in the security industry are looking at zero trust security from the wrong perspective. Security isn’t […] The post IBM CISO Perspective: Zero Trust Changes Security From Something You Do to Something You Have appeared first on Security Intelligence. [...]

Stay Calm: Your Supply Chain Cybersecurity Is Solid

19 November 2020

A little over 50 years ago, on July 20, 1969, humans first landed on the moon. Among the many amazing feats involved, it took just over eight years from the time President John F. Kennedy issued his famous challenge for the American space program to Neil Armstrong coming down the ladder with a small step […] The post Stay Calm: Your Supply Chain Cybersecurity Is Solid appeared first on Security Intelligence. [...]

Data Destruction: Importance and Best Practices

19 November 2020

As discussed in an earlier piece, data should be treated as a valuable currency. But there is another aspect to data handling that needs to be considered: data as a liability. Having your data fall into the wrong hands can be incredibly damaging to you and your team, which is all the more reason to […] The post Data Destruction: Importance and Best Practices appeared first on Security Intelligence. [...]

Cybersecurity Framework: How To Create A Resilience Strategy

19 November 2020

A cyber resilience framework, or cybersecurity framework, is a crucial component of modern-day business. In the face of rising threats from malware, phishing and high-tech threat actors, a cyber resilient company can position itself as a secure model for data protection customers can trust. Despite the growing security risks in a remote working world, many […] The post Cybersecurity Framework: How To Create A Resilience Strategy appeared first on Security Intelligence. [...]

Ransomware Response: Time is More Than Just Money

18 November 2020

The initial actions an organization takes in the moments after discovering a ransomware attack can have profound implications on how the attack ends. Virtually every security professional will tell you ransomware-based attacks are rapidly becoming the bane of the digital age, but that may not translate into chief information security officers (CISOs) being certain employees […] The post Ransomware Response: Time is More Than Just Money appeared first on Security Intelligence. [...]

IBM Works With Cisco to Exorcise Ghosts From Webex Meetings

18 November 2020

COVID-19 has changed the way many people work, as organizations have shifted to remote work to slow the spread. In early May, more than 100 million Americans were working from home, creating an increased need for remote collaboration tools like video conferencing. The use of Webex grew 451% between Feb. 17 and June 14 2020. […] The post IBM Works With Cisco to Exorcise Ghosts From Webex Meetings appeared first on Security Intelligence. [...]

Financial Impact of Ransomware Attack on Sopra Steria Could Reach €50 Million

27 November 2020

European IT services provider Sopra Steria estimates that a recent ransomware attack will have a financial impact ranging between €40 million ($48 million) and €50 million ($60 million). read more [...]

U of Vermont Medical Center Continuing Cyber-Attack Recovery

27 November 2020

The University of Vermont Medical Center is continuing to recover from the cyber attack late last month that crippled access to electronic records at the Burlington hospital. read more [...]

Three Nigerians Arrested for Cybercrime Operation Targeting 150 Countries

27 November 2020

Three Nigerian nationals have been arrested in Lagos for their suspected involvement in Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams. The three — identified only as OC, 32, IO, 34, and OI, 35 — are believed to be part of a larger organized crime group called TMT, which has been involved in malware distribution, phishing, and extensive BEC fraud. read more [...]

Canon Says Data Stolen in August 2020 Ransomware Attack

27 November 2020

Canon, ransomware, Maze, data stolenImaging and optical giant Canon this week revealed that data was stolen in a ransomware attack it fell victim to in early August 2020. The incident, discovered on August 4, resulted in threat actors having access to Canon’s network between July 20 and August 6. read more [...]

US Extends TikTok Sale Deadline to December 4

27 November 2020

The US Treasury on Wednesday said it had extended by seven days the November 27 deadline given to the Chinese owner of TikTok to sell the popular social media platform's American business. read more [...]

Drupal Releases Out-of-Band Security Updates Due to Availability of Exploits

27 November 2020

The developers of the Drupal content management system (CMS) released out-of-band security updates right before Thanksgiving due to the availability of exploits. read more [...]

Unofficial Patch Released for Windows 7 Zero-Day Vulnerability

27 November 2020

An unofficial patch is now available through ACROS Security’s 0patch service for a zero-day vulnerability identified earlier this month in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. read more [...]

Man United Unable to Fully Restore Systems After Cyberattack

27 November 2020

Manchester United has been unable to fully restore its computer systems a week after being targeted in a cyberattack. The Premier League club’s staff still did not have access to email on Thursday night, and some other functions were also unavailable. read more [...]

EU Plans New Rules Giving Europeans More Control of Data

26 November 2020

The European Union is laying out new standards for data giving Europeans more control over their personal information as it seeks to counter the power of U.S. and Chinese tech companies. read more [...]

Danish News Agency Rejects Ransom Demand After Hacker Attack

25 November 2020

Denmark’s biggest news agency will stay offline for at least another day following a hacking attack this week and has rejected a ransom demand by hackers to release locked data, the wire service said Wednesday. read more [...]

Facebook’s Libra could launch in January

27 November 2020

According to a report from the Financial Times, Facebook-backed cryptocurrency Libra could launch in January. More interestingly, the Libra Association, the consortium created by Facebook, could scale back its ambitions once again. When it was first unveiled, the Libra cryptocurrency was supposed to be a brand new currency tied to a basket of fiat currencies […] [...]

India sets rules for commissions, surge pricing for Uber and Ola

27 November 2020

Ride-hailing firms such as Ola and Uber can only draw a fee of up to 20% on ride fares in India, New Delhi said in guidelines on Friday, a new setback for the SoftBank-backed firms already struggling to improve their finances in the key overseas market. The guidelines, which for the first time bring modern-age […] [...]

There’s no ‘hacker house’ geared toward undergraduate women, so they created one of their own

27 November 2020

Hacker houses are making a comeback for entrepreneurs as remote work drags on. While founders are adapting to quarantine in style, a group of college women in their 20s aren’t waiting until they are done with undergraduate work to plunge into the lifestyle themselves. Started by college juniors Coco Sack and Kendall Titus, Womxn Ignite […] [...]

No Google-Fitbit merger without human rights remedies, says Amnesty to EU

27 November 2020

Human rights NGO, Amnesty International, has written to the EU’s competition regulator calling for Google’s acquisition of wearable maker Fitbit to be blocked — unless meaningful safeguards can be baked in. The tech giant announced its intent to splash $2.1 billion to acquire Fitbit a year ago but has yet to gain regulatory approval for […] [...]

Is Slack overpriced now that the market knows Salesforce might buy it?

27 November 2020

The Exchange is technically off today, but we’re here anyway because there’s neat stuff in the world of startups and money to talk about. So, let’s yammer this morning about Slack’s new valuation and what the market is telling us about what the venerable SaaS company is really worth. The Exchange explores startups, markets and […] [...]

Wall Street needs to relax, as startups show remote work is here to stay

27 November 2020

We are hearing that a COVID-19 vaccine could be on the way sooner than later, and that means we could be returning to normal life some time in 2021. That’s the good news. The perplexing news, however, is that each time some positive news emerges about a vaccine — and believe me I’m not complaining […] [...]

UK to set up ‘pro-competition’ regulator to put limits on big tech

27 November 2020

The U.K. is moving ahead with a plan to regulate big tech, responding to competition concerns over a “winner-takes-all” dynamic in digital markets. It will set up a new Digital Market Unit (DMU) to oversee a “pro-competition” regime for internet platforms — including those funded by online advertising, such as Facebook and Google — the […] [...]

Alibaba vies for a piece of China’s booming EV market

27 November 2020

There’s no lack of news these days on China’s tech giants teaming up with traditional carmakers. Companies from Alibaba to Huawei are striving to become relevant in the trillion-dollar auto industry, which itself is seeking an electric transition and intelligent upgrade as 5G comes of age. State-owned automaker SAIC Motor, a major player in China, […] [...]

Gift Guide: Black Friday tech deals that are actually worth checking out

27 November 2020

Black Friday approaches! In a year where asking Alexa what day today is feels totally normal, this Black Friday seems like it came out of nowhere. As we say pretty much every year, a lot of Black Friday deals are … not that good. While there are certainly deals to be found, there’s also a […] [...]

Facebook’s latest ad tool fail puts another dent in its reputation

26 November 2020

Reset yer counters: Facebook has had to ‘fess up to yet another major ad reporting fail. This one looks like it could be costly for the tech giant to put right — not least because it’s another dent in its reputation for self-reporting. (For past Facebook ad metric errors check out our reports from 2016 […] [...]

Digitally Signed Bandook Malware Once Again Targets Multiple Sectors

27 November 2020

A cyberespionage group with suspected ties to the Kazakh and Lebanese governments has unleashed a new wave of attacks against a multitude of industries with a retooled version of a 13-year-old backdoor Trojan. Check Point Research called out hackers affiliated with a group named Dark Caracal in a new report published yesterday for their efforts to deploy "dozens of digitally signed variants" of [...]

Become a White Hat Hacker — Get 10 Top-Rated Courses at 97% OFF

26 November 2020

Many of us here would love to turn hacking into a full-time career. To make that dream come true, you need to master your subject and earn some key certifications. To speed up this process, you might want to take a little guidance from the experts. Featuring 98 hours of content from top instructors, The Ultimate 2020 White Hat Hacker Certification Bundle is the ultimate launchpad for your career [...]

Interpol Arrests 3 Nigerian BEC Scammers For Targeting Over 500,000 Entities

26 November 2020

Three Nigerian citizens suspected of being members of an organized cybercrime group behind distributing malware, carrying out phishing campaigns, and extensive Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams have been arrested in the city of Lagos, Interpol reported yesterday. The investigation, dubbed "Operation Falcon," was jointly undertaken by the international police organization along with [...]

2-Factor Authentication Bypass Flaw Reported in cPanel and WHM Software

25 November 2020

cPanel, a provider of popular administrative tools to manage web hosting, has patched a security vulnerability that could have allowed remote attackers with access to valid credentials to bypass two-factor authentication (2FA) protection on an account. The issue, tracked as "SEC-575" and discovered by researchers from Digital Defense, has been remedied by the company in versions 11.92.0.2, [...]

China's Baidu Android Apps Caught Collecting Sensitive User Data

26 November 2020

Two popular Android apps from Chinese tech giant Baidu were temporarily unavailable on the Google Play Store in October after they were caught collecting sensitive user details. The two apps in question—Baidu Maps and Baidu Search Box—were found to collect device identifiers, such as the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) number or MAC address, without users' knowledge, thus making [...]

Stantinko Botnet Now Targeting Linux Servers to Hide Behind Proxies

24 November 2020

An adware and coin-miner botnet targeting Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Kazakhstan at least since 2012 has now set its sights on Linux servers to fly under the radar. According to a new analysis published by Intezer today and shared with The Hacker News, the trojan masquerades as HTTPd, a commonly used program on Linux servers, and is a new version of the malware belonging to a threat actor [...]

Critical Unpatched VMware Flaw Affects Multiple Corporates Products

24 November 2020

VMware has released temporary workarounds to address a critical vulnerability in its products that could be exploited by an attacker to take control of an affected system. "A malicious actor with network access to the administrative configurator on port 8443 and a valid password for the configurator admin account can execute commands with unrestricted privileges on the underlying operating [...]

Why Replace Traditional Web Application Firewall (WAF) With New Age WAF?

23 November 2020

At present, web applications have become the top targets for attackers because of potential monetization opportunities. Security breaches on the web application can cost millions. Strikingly, DNS (Domain Name System) related outage and Distributed denial of service (DDoS) lead a negative impact on businesses. Among the wide range of countermeasures, a web application firewall is the first line [...]

Facebook Messenger Bug Lets Hackers Listen to You Before You Pick Up the Call

24 November 2020

Facebook has patched a bug in its widely installed Messenger app for Android that could have allowed a remote attacker to call unsuspecting targets and listen to them before even they picked up the audio call. The flaw was discovered and reported to Facebook by Natalie Silvanovich of Google's Project Zero bug-hunting team last month on October 6 with a 90-day deadline, and impacts version [...]

WARNING: Unpatched Bug in GO SMS Pro App Exposes Millions of Media Messages

20 November 2020

GO SMS Pro, a popular messaging app for Android with over 100 million installs, has been found to have an unpatched security flaw that publicly exposes media transferred between users, including private voice messages, photos, and videos. "This means any sensitive media shared between users of this messenger app is at risk of being compromised by an unauthenticated attacker or curious user," [...]

Exploitable Flaw in NPM Private IP App Lurks Everywhere, Anywhere

25 November 2020

A serious security flaw in a commonly used npm security module, private-ip, may affect hundreds of thousands of private and public applications. The post Exploitable Flaw in NPM Private IP App Lurks Everywhere, Anywhere appeared first on The Security Ledger. Related StoriesTV Maker TCL Denies Back Door, Promises Better ProcessSecurity Holes Opened Back Door To TCL Android Smart TVsPodcast Episode 189: AppSec for Pandemic Times, A Conversation with GitLab Security VP Jonathan Hunt [...]

TV Maker TCL Denies Back Door, Promises Better Process

20 November 2020

Chinese electronics giant TCL has acknowledged security holes in some models of its smart television sets, but denies that it maintains a secret "back door" that gives it control over deployed TVs. The post TV Maker TCL Denies Back Door, Promises Better Process appeared first on The Security Ledger. Related StoriesSecurity Holes Opened Back Door To TCL Android Smart TVsPodcast Episode 189: AppSec for Pandemic Times, A Conversation with GitLab Security VP Jonathan HuntEpisode 190: 20 Years, 300 CVEs. Also: COVID’s Lasting Security Lessons [...]

Episode 194: What Happened To All The Election Hacks?

17 November 2020

Cyber attacks meant to disrupt the 2020 presidential election in the US were a foregone conclusion. But two weeks and more than 140 million votes later, predictions of cyber attacks on the U.S. presidential election have fallen flat. What happened? The post Episode 194: What Happened To All The Election Hacks? appeared first on The Security Ledger....Read the whole entry... » Related StoriesSpotlight Podcast: Taking a Risk-Based Approach to Election SecurityEpisode 192: It’s Showtime! Are Local Governments Ready To Turn Back Election Hacks?Public Sector Mega-Vendor Tyler Technologies Says It Was Hacked [...]

Security Holes Opened Back Door To TCL Android Smart TVs

12 November 2020

A report by independent researchers warns that TCL brand Android smart TVs contained serious and exploitable security holes. It also raises questions about the China-based electronics firm's ability to remotely access and control deployed devices. The post Security Holes Opened Back Door To TCL Android Smart TVs appeared first on The Security...Read the whole entry... »Related StoriesPodcast Episode 189: AppSec for Pandemic Times, A Conversation with GitLab Security VP Jonathan HuntPublic Sector Mega-Vendor Tyler Technologies Says It Was Hacked“Boothole” Bootloader Flaw Breaks Security on Most Linux, Windows Devices [...]

Episode 193: Repair, Cyber and Your Car with Assaf Harel of Karamba Security

5 November 2020

Assaf Harel of the firm Karamba Security joins us in the Security Ledger studio to discuss connected car security and the right to repair. The post Episode 193: Repair, Cyber and Your Car with Assaf Harel of Karamba Security appeared first on The Security Ledger. Related StoriesEpisode 194: What Happened To All The Election Hacks?Episode 192: It’s Showtime! Are Local Governments Ready To Turn Back Election Hacks?Episode 191: Shifting Compliance Left with Galen Emery of Chef [...]

Episode 192: It’s Showtime! Are Local Governments Ready To Turn Back Election Hacks?

28 October 2020

Election day is almost here. After years of warnings, are state and local governments ready for what Russia, Iran or any number of ransomware gangs have in store for them? The post Episode 192: It’s Showtime! Are Local Governments Ready To Turn Back Election Hacks? appeared first on The Security Ledger. Related StoriesEpisode 194: What Happened To All The Election Hacks?Spotlight Podcast: Taking a Risk-Based Approach to Election SecurityPublic Sector Mega-Vendor Tyler Technologies Says It Was Hacked [...]

Episode 191: Shifting Compliance Left with Galen Emery of Chef

22 October 2020

Galen Emery of Chef comes into the Security Ledger studios to talk about how security and compliance are "shifting left" with DEVSECOPS. The post Episode 191: Shifting Compliance Left with Galen Emery of Chef appeared first on The Security Ledger. Related StoriesPodcast Episode 189: AppSec for Pandemic Times, A Conversation with GitLab Security VP Jonathan HuntSpotlight Podcast: CTO Zulfikar Ramzan on RSA’s Next Act: Security Start-UpSpotlight Podcast: Taking a Risk-Based Approach to Election Security [...]

Episode 190: 20 Years, 300 CVEs. Also: COVID’s Lasting Security Lessons

11 October 2020

In this episode of the podcast (#190), sponsored by LastPass, Larry Cashdollar of Akamai joins us to talk about how finding his first CVE vulnerability, more than 20 years ago, nearly got him fired. Also: Katie Petrillo of LastPass joins us to talk about how some of the security adjustments we've made for COVID might not go away any time soon. ...Read the whole entry... » Related StoriesPodcast Episode 189: AppSec for Pandemic Times, A Conversation with GitLab Security VP Jonathan HuntEpisode 194: What Happened To All The Election Hacks?Spotlight Podcast: Taking a Risk-Based Approach to Election Security [...]

Opinion: Staying Secure Through 5G Migration

8 October 2020

To achieve their 5G transformation, telecommunications providers require security solutions and platforms built from the ground up for modern, dynamic business models. The post Opinion: Staying Secure Through 5G Migration appeared first on The Security Ledger. Related StoriesPKI Points the Way for Identity and Authentication in IoTReport: China Rides Cyber Attacks to Superpower StatusEpisode 185: Attacking COVID, Protecting Privacy [...]

Report: Critical Infrastructure Cyber Attacks A Global Crisis

7 October 2020

The systems we rely on to keep the lights on, heat our homes, make our medicines and move our goods are increasingly connecting to the Internet, and increasingly vulnerable to devastating cyber attacks in what a new report calls a looming "global crisis." The post Report: Critical Infrastructure Cyber Attacks A Global Crisis appeared first on The...Read the whole entry... »Related StoriesPKI Points the Way for Identity and Authentication in IoTChina Attacks Surge as Cyber Criminals Capitalize on COVID-19Episode 190: 20 Years, 300 CVEs. Also: COVID’s Lasting Security Lessons [...]

Samsung may have just spilled the beans on how its next earbuds won’t be beans

27 November 2020

Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge We kind of loved the beans. The Galaxy Buds Live’s bean-like shape made sense! But though it originally seemed like Samsung was in on the joke — the company called them beans internally, and even printed the word on the circuitry — Samsung’s next earbuds may take a take a different tack. Today, Indonesia’s telecommunications certification authority has revealed the company has a new “Galaxy Buds Pro” set of earbuds waiting in the wings (via MySmartPrice), and SamMobile may have already revealed what to expect: a source says they’ll be a set of… [...]

Alto’s Adventure and Odyssey quietly arrive on Nintendo Switch, on sale for $7.49

27 November 2020

In early August, we learned the lovely Alto’s Adventure and Alto’s Odyssey would come to Nintendo Switch, but we didn’t know exactly when. It turns out yesterday (Thanksgiving) was the day! You can now pick up The Alto Collection from the Nintendo eShop for $7.49, a temporary 25 percent launch discount over what will become its standard $9.99 price. (Check out the video above to get a pretty good sense of what the games are like; we called Alto’s Adventure “the next great iPad game” in our review way back in 2015.) Originally, you’d control Alto and his snowboarding /… [...]

The best Black Friday deals on Apple devices

27 November 2020

iPhone 12. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge It’s rare that Apple slashes the prices on its own products. Fortunately, other retailers are putting a lot of Apple products on sale for Black Friday. A bunch of retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, B&H Photo, Walmart, and Woot are slashing the prices on everything from wearables to its wireless earbuds. Additionally, the online Apple store will have a special promotion on Friday, November 27th, and running until Monday, November 30th. The promotion will allow you to get up to $150 in an Apple gift card if you purchase an… [...]

The best Black Friday tech deals happening at Walmart

27 November 2020

Like some of its competitors, Walmart has started offering a ton of discounts on tech products in the weeks leading up to Black Friday. Fortunately, Walmart has some interesting Black Friday deals going on right now, including the lowest price we have seen yet on Apple’s AirPods Pros. Below, we have highlighted the best Black Friday tech deals across different subcategories that Walmart is currently offering. For more Black Friday deals, check out our roundup of the best deals across all the major retailers. Or if you want to compare pricing, we rounded up the best deals available at Amazon,… [...]

The best Black Friday deals happening now

27 November 2020

Black Friday is here. You know the deal: it’s the biggest shopping day of the year, followed closely by Cyber Monday, which is happening first thing next week. As you’re expecting, there are some great deals on tech, including TVs, laptops, gadgets, video games, and much more — we have it all below. Unlike most years, the ongoing pandemic saw retailers releasing some of their best Black Friday deals earlier than ever, giving shoppers more opportunities to snag gifts. With that, a few deals might look a little familiar, but we’ve aimed to put in just as many brand-new deals… [...]

The best Black Friday deals on games

27 November 2020

The Last of Us Part II Let’s be honest: gaming is expensive, but the holiday season is a good time to take advantage of deals and sales and buy more than one game. Whether you are adding games to your personal library for your backlog, or you are planning to buy some games for a friend or family member, retailers like Amazon, GameStop, and Target have various discounts on titles. If you are planning to buy a PS5 or an Xbox Series X / S on Black Friday, please keep in mind that both are in high demand, limited supply,… [...]

The best Black Friday laptop deals

27 November 2020

Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Whether you’re shopping for a student, an older relative, or anyone in between, a laptop can make a great gift. And the internet’s largest retailers are offering all kinds of laptops at discounted prices this Black Friday, whether you’re looking for a convertible, a Chromebook, a gaming rig, or anything else. Note that for some models, only certain configurations may be on sale. Make sure to double-check the specs of the item you’re buying to make sure they’ll suit your workload (and that you’re actually getting the discount) before you check out. To… [...]

This 98-inch Samsung TV is $50,000 off for Black Friday and yes that’s a comma not a period

27 November 2020

The Verge would greatly appreciate it if you bought a certain Samsung TV today. We make some of our money from affiliate revenue, and Black Friday in particular helps pay some of the bills! And today only, this particular TV is fifty thousand dollars off. That should make it easy for you, right? You think it’s a typo? Some pricing error, maybe a scam where you’ll owe the full amount when all’s said and done? Nope! It’s just that the 98-inch Q900 normally costs $100,000, and Samsung is making it a win-win for everyone (particularly us!) by offering it half-off.… [...]

The best Black Friday deals on PC accessories

27 November 2020

Logitech’s G502 gaming mouse | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge When it comes to PC accessories, I always felt that Black Friday and Cyber Monday were some of the best times of the year to buy new PC-related products. If you are planning to upgrade or even build your very own PC, Black Friday is a good time to save money on the parts you need for your rig. Several retailers are also discounting PC accessories such as gaming headsets and monitors. If you are looking for some PC games, you can check out our post that… [...]

‘I was told I don’t have the right brain’: Read the NYT’s damning report on Coinbase

27 November 2020

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Two days ago, Coinbase did something we rarely see a company do: it gave the world a heads-up that The New York Times would soon publish “a negative story” about how “several Black employees had negative experiences at Coinbase over the last few years.” Well, Nathaniel Popper’s NYT story is now here, and that description looks like the understatement of the week: twenty-three current and former employees went on the record to help produce a thoroughly damning report about systemic racial discrimination at the company. It includes passages like this: One Black employee… [...]

Our Favorite Mattress Deals for Black Friday

28 November 2020

You should never buy a mattress online unless it’s discounted. Luckily, there are some modest holiday deals going on our favorite models. [...]

The Absolute Best Black Friday Deals Online

28 November 2020

Stay at home this weekend! Here are the very best discounts we’ve found in every category and at all the major retailers. [...]

The Best Black Friday Phone, Tablet, and Watch Deals

27 November 2020

We found discounts on Samsung Galaxy phones, Google Pixels, Apple Watches, iPads, and some great accessories. [...]

Every Great Black Friday Deal on Google Devices

27 November 2020

Google has discounted its new Pixel phones this weekend, along with Nest speakers and other Google smart home devices. [...]

Our Favorite Black Friday Deals for $50 or Less

27 November 2020

You don't need to drop a boatload of money just because it's the biggest shopping day of the year. These picks won't empty your wallet. [...]

Our 37 Favorite Black Friday Smart Home and Kitchen Deals

27 November 2020

We're spending more time in our houses than ever. Let us help you out with robot vacuums, smart dog collars, and more. [...]

Our Fave Headphone and Speaker Deals for Black Friday

27 November 2020

These are our favorite audio deals this holiday weekend, from a pair of Beats to a smart speaker for your kitchen. [...]

You Really Should Peek at These Black Friday TV Deals

27 November 2020

From gorgeous OLEDs to 4K projectors to soundbars, here are the best discounts to improve your home theater this holiday weekend. [...]

Your TV Sounds Awful. Upgrade It With One of These Soundbars

27 November 2020

Every TV deserves a soundbar to call its own, and these are our favorites. [...]

These Are the Very Best Laptop Deals for Black Friday

27 November 2020

We scoured the web to find the best deals on notebooks, Chromebooks, external monitors, and more. [...]

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