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Tech News Flash: Thursday -- June 20, 2019

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Firefox Users Warned to Patch Critical Flaw
In Zuck We Trust: Facebook to Launch Own Cryptocurrency
Instagram Targets Account Hijacking
Improving Digital Literacy in the Workplace
Cisco's Take on Making the World a Better Place
Winners, Losers and No Shows at E3 2019

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Today's Story Highlights

Firefox Users Warned to Patch Critical Flaw
Firefox users should update their browsers immediately to fix a critical
zero-day vulnerability. Anyone using Firefox on a Windows, macOS or
Linux desktop is at risk. Mozilla issued a patch Tuesday, but the
vulnerability was discovered by Samuel Groß of Google Project Zero on
April 15. Mozilla's fix came after Coinbase reported exploitation of the
vulnerability for targeted spearphishing attacks.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86090.html

In Zuck We Trust: Facebook to Launch Own Cryptocurrency
Facebook's plans to mint its own digital coin will test the company's
consumer credibility. After being savaged for months for its cavalier
attitude toward users' privacy, the social network will be asking those
same users to trust its new cryptocurrency. The currency, called
"Libra," will be stashed in a digital wallet, the first product of new
Facebook financial services subsidiary Calibra.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86085.html

Instagram Targets Account Hijacking
Account hijacking has become a nettlesome problem at Instagram so it has
decided to do something about it. The social media company has begun
testing a simpler method for users to reclaim their compromised
accounts. It allows users locked out of their hacked accounts to ask for
a six-digit code to be sent to the email address or phone number
originally used to open the account.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86087.html

Improving Digital Literacy in the Workplace
It's anticipated that in the next five years 90 percent of the workforce
will require at least basic computer skills, such as using email or
company software. In the next 2-3 years, over 50 percent will need to be
able to use, configure and build digital systems. Those who lack digital
literacy may soon find themselves at a huge disadvantage.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86075.html

Cisco's Take on Making the World a Better Place
I attended Cisco Live last week, and one of the things that impressed me
was how many amazing things the company has been doing that have nothing
to do with products, services or revenue. Most companies have a
philanthropic budget and donate, but they don't really seem to care if
the money makes a difference. For most, philanthropy is more about
uplifting their image than making a difference.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86078.html

Winners, Losers and No Shows at E3 2019
E3, the Electronic Entertainment Expo, was in full swing in Los Angeles
this week. The annual trade show for the video game industry was not
without a few surprises, a few disappointments and as usual a few
companies that opted to forego the whole thing. Sony was among the
companies that chose to skip the event, while rival Microsoft was
present only via its annual press conference.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86076.html

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