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  • YouTube May Have To Ban People From Uploading Videos

    YouTube May Have To Ban People From Uploading Videos Due To New EU Rule.  YouTube has said that new EU copyright rules may mean it has to start banning people from uploading their own videos – in turn potentially ‘drastically’ changing the internet we know today.

    The EU’s new copyright directive, which is known as Article 13, will see platforms like YouTube forced to scan through content in order to ensure nothing includes anything copyrighted.

    The same legislation has also been dubbed the ‘meme ban‘, as it also means other websites could be made to filter out text, audio, photos, and video – all, of course, fundamental elements to the meme culture we love.

    YouTube CEO Suasn Wojcicki has spoken out about the ban, calling on creators to openly voice their opinons and rally against the proposed rules.

    In a blog post, she wrote: “Article 13 as written threatens to shut down the ability of millions of people – from creators like you to everyday users – to upload content to platforms like YouTube.”

    Urging YouTubers to use the hashtag #SaveYourInternet, Wojcicki argued that the legislation threatens to ‘block users in the EU from viewing content that is already live on the channels of creators everywhere. That includes educational content like language classes, physics tutorials, and other how-to videos.

    Wojcicki also said that it could threaten ‘hundreds of thousands of jobs’, referring to everyone from EU-based content creators through to businesses and artists.

    She continued: “The proposal could force platforms, like YouTube, to allow only content from a small number of large companies. It would be too risky for platforms to host content from smaller original content creators, because the platforms would now be directly liable for that content.

    “We realise the importance of all rights holders being fairly compensated, which is why we built Content ID, and a platform to pay out all types of content owners. But the unintended consequences of article 13 will put this ecosystem at risk.”

    Wojcicki added: “We are committed to working with the industry to find a better way. This language could be finalized by the end of the year, so it’s important to speak up now.”

    The Save Your Internet campaign is calling for people to email, ring, or tweet their MEP and provide a draft message to send.

    The website says: “Should Article 13 of the Copyright Directive be adopted, it will impose widespread censorship of all the content you share online.”

  • Over 11,000 MikroTik router users at risk of cyber attacks

    Over 11,000 MikroTik router users at risk of cyber attacks. A security flaw in MikroTik WiFi routers has left thousands in the subcontinent at risk of cyber attacks ranging from eavesdropping to cryptomining.

    HYDERABAD: A security flaw in MikroTik WiFi routers has left thousands in the subcontinent at risk of cyber attacks ranging from eavesdropping to cryptomining. India is among the 10 countries worst affected by the cryptomining campaign and Reliane Jio Infocomm has the highest number of infected routers in the country, according to a report by Avast.

    The anti-virus company’s research on its user base found that 11,809 routers were infected in India, putting it on the seventh position of countries with compromised routers.

    At the top is Brazil with a staggering 85,230 infected routers targeted by crypto mining campaign JS:InfectedMikroTik.The campaign allows cybercriminals to exploit a vulnerability in MikroTik and inject scripts that further allow them to run software illegally. The software, in turn, can take over the computer’s resources and use them for cryptocurrency mining.

    Researchers Martin Hron and David Jursa who are studying infected routers said, “When you try to reach any URL starting with http:// on an infected router, you will get HTTP error code 403 Forbidden via a custom error page which contains the above HTML code.”  However, they found that the HTML code was, in fact, a script which launches a javascript cryptocurrency miner that runs in your browser. All this happens in the background while the user browses content, the report said.

    Apart from this, the researchers noted that routers could have been targeted as owners did not change their default credentials or create strong passwords.

    There is a need to take a closer look into the issue because just 5 per cent of MikroTik users in Avast’s database has the latest version of the firmware. Upgrading to the latest software will secure users from MikroTik’s vulnerability.Another reason is that, according to the researchers, the campaign not just affects the router, but also all computers connected to it. “The bigger concern is that once the router is compromised, you are not really sure how else it might be abused. It could be used for sniffing traffic, serving you malicious pages etc,” they said. The report recommended installing proper antivirus software to check if routers were infected or not. In the case of infected routers, Hron and Jursa urged users to reset them to factory settings and update firmware immediately.

  • Instagram’s Future as a Social Commerce App Looks Murkier Than Ever

    Instagram’s Future as a Social Commerce App Looks Murkier Than Ever. Experts are feeling it will become another facebook and the dream of it become where people can buy and sell is not clear.

    Eight years ago, Instagram was nothing more than a new social media app designed to share grainy photos of food, friends and family. A billion-dollar acquisition and several years later, Instagram is turning into a leading contender in the social commerce space, with the platform evolving from a place for influencers and normals to one where brands can thrive and create whole businesses.

    Although most business in the world especially starts feel they don’t need a website with facebook and instagram as where they put up pictures of their products and just add a contact number for people who are interested making it look as if the platform will becoming commerce social media app but the vision not yet clear.

    Only time will tell as we wait to see where the drive will take the platform to if it will meets it aim or it will turn something else, we will keep you posted if new development arise.

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  • Google warns politicians to protect their personal accounts

    Google warns politicians to protect their personal accounts while person account has being the target.  Phishing attacks are targeting personal, as well as professional, accounts.

    Campaign managers and staff for politicians watch vigilantly over their business email, monitoring their accounts for phishing attacks from potential hackers. But security experts say their personal accounts pose an even bigger risk.

    Consider 2016 presidential election cyberattacks. John Podesta, Hillary Clinton’s campaign chairman, had 50,000 emails stolen from his personal Gmail account, not his campaign staff email.

    Attacks over email are one of the most common methods hackers use to infiltrate an organization. Phishing attacks are designed to trick victims into clicking on malicious links and giving up their account passwords. The attacks are much more sophisticated when hackers target high-profile people, such as politicians and candidates running for public office.

    Campaign hacking has continued despite mounting awareness. Sen. Claire McCaskill, a Democrat from Missouri, was the target of a phishing attack in July. And Microsoft said it stopped phishing campaigns targeting three unnamed election candidates.

    Guemmy Kim, Google’s head of Account Security Initiatives, said Google often warns political candidates if it believes they are being targeted by hackers. She declined to name specific individuals, but indicated the search giant’s warnings have gone to politicians and candidates in Washington, DC.

    Kim says campaign members often think their personal accounts are safe because they aren’t used for work purposes. But Kim says those accounts hold a lot of important information, like social media passwords and financial information.

    “They tell us, ‘I don’t need it, I don’t use my Gmail,'” Kim said. “And we ask, ‘What is the email that is associated with your Twitter and Facebook accounts?'”

    Maciej Ceglowski, the founder of Tech Solidarity, stresses the same point when he briefs campaigns on security measures.

    Ceglowski found that campaign security trainings often stress making sure their professional email accounts are safe, but rarely mention securing personal accounts.

    “The way government is structured, they have very bright lines between what is campaign-related and what is personal,” he said in an interview last month. “And the security training needs to cross those boundaries.”

    Kim noted several vulnerabilities that personal email accounts have but professional ones don’t. Professional accounts often have an organization tied to them, which usually means resources, like an IT staff and built-n protection.

    With personal accounts, you’re more likely to be on your own, she said.

    “Everyone expects that your professional account is the one that’s going to be attacked. But that’s the one that’s going to be more protected,” Kim said. “The more vulnerable account is your personal account because nobody is watching out for it.”

    Google has several tools for protecting personal accounts, like artificial intelligence to tell if someone suspicious is logged on. For example, if someone logs on and immediately starts searching for sensitive information, like Social Security numbers and credit card records, Google will log it as suspicious activity and warn the account holder.

    Kim recommends signing up for Google’s Advanced Protection Program if you believe your account is at risk for phishing attacks. You have to sign up for it separately for your personal account.

  • 5 Ecommerce Secrets the ‘Experts’ Aren’t Willing to Share With You

    5 Ecommerce Secrets the ‘Experts’ Aren’t Willing to Share With You and We Are Ready To Let You Know That In This Post.

    The days of everyone buying the items they need from a brick-and-mortar shop just down the street are long gone. Instead, eCommerce has continued to grow into an impressive juggernaut, experiencing 24.8 percent worldwide growth in 2017, with Amazon alone recording a net revenue of $177.87 billion.

    Despite this growth and the massive opportunity it represents for eCommerce entrepreneurs, many who enter this space make costly mistakes that keep them from building a profitable business.

    As an expert in eCommerce with over 12 years of experience in this niche, I’ve learned firsthand that the success of your store depends on much more than having a quality product and a nice-looking website. Those basics are essential — but every other eCommerce store will be doing the exact same thing.

    With that in mind, here are some of the eCommerce essentials I’ve learned over the years that can make all the difference for your store:

    1. Build a pre-launch audience.

    Far too many entrepreneurs make the mistake of setting up their store and only beginning their marketing after launch. The problem, however, is that digital marketing efforts often require a bit of time before they start delivering the desired sales results. In the meantime, you’ll be paying web hosting fees and other expenses without the sales revenue to cover it.

    Instead, you need to start your marketing early by building a pre-launch audience. We see this happen all the time with Kickstarter campaigns that collect funding and build buzz before the project is ready.

    Even if you aren’t creating a completely new or original product, you still need to spread the word. Social media contests, product giveaways, and email list sign-ups can all help you build an audience so your store can make sales on opening day.

    2. Focus on customer lifetime value.

    Converting customers is hard. In fact, most estimates put the average conversion rate around 1 to 3 percent. Because of this, you need to make every sale count. You won’t be in business long if your average customer only spends a few dollars.

    To succeed in this area, you need to focus on the customer lifetime value (CLV), rather than just the initial sale. Naturally, this requires that you deliver a quality customer experience for that initial sale. But, it also means you need to do some follow-up.

    One of the best ways to do this is through email marketing. A quality email campaign allows you to follow up with customers about their initial purchase, while also reaching out for holidays and other special shopping seasons. Increasing your CLV will lower your cost per conversion and help you generate lasting sales results.

    3. Leverage the power of remarketing.

    Most eCommerce professionals invest a fair amount of their budget into marketing, with the goal of getting new customers to visit their site and make a purchase.

    But, what about the people you’ve already convinced? If you aren’t targeting them through remarketing campaigns, you could be missing out on a significant profit.

    Repeat customers aren’t only more likely to buy from you again in the future — they also tend to spend more money. Studies have found that repeat customers have a 60 to 70 percent chance of making another purchase in the future — numbers that far outperform e-commerce’s typical conversion rate.

    Make sure your Facebook and AdWords campaign specifically targets those who have already visited your site to ensure a stronger marketing ROI.

    4. Let your customers do the talking.

    Building a strong brand identity is an absolute must because it allows you to form an emotional connection with your target audience. When you’re able to cultivate strong relationships with your most passionate customers, you can then leverage their enthusiasm to spread word of mouth for your store.

    As studies have consistently found, few marketing methods are more trusted or effective.

    The thing is, your customers won’t always do this word of mouth marketing on their own. You often need to provide some extra motivation. Don’t be afraid to reach out to your top customers with personalized messages asking for a testimonial, or simply to get their input on your products and services.

    Use social media contests to build enthusiasm and spread the word.  The more you do to personalize these interactions, the more likely your customers are to become true “brand ambassadors” who drive new business to your store.

    5. If you choose to do dropshipping, don’t botch it.

    Dropshipping — the process of having your product sent directly from the manufacturer to the consumer — has simplified sales for many eCommerce professionals. However, it isn’t without its own potential pitfalls.

    The most common issues I’ve seen with dropshipping include slow shipping times, no tracking numbers for your customers and low-quality products.

    All of these can completely kill your reputation with your customers. Because of this, it is essential that you perform a quality check of your supplier’s products before you begin dropshipping. This way you can have confidence that your products live up to your brand promise.

    For shipping, select a quality fulfillment company that offers a trackable courier solution. This way, customers won’t have to endure lengthy delays, and they’ll always know when their order will arrive.

    Building a successful eCommerce brand isn’t always easy. I should know — I’ve seen my fair share of startups fail after their initial success. But, by incorporating this knowledge that I’ve gained from my past efforts, I’ve since been able to launch several successful stores and generate real, lasting revenue — so can you.

  • Instagram says it will now detect bullying in photos

    Instagram says it will now detect bullying in photos is continuing its efforts to combat bullying on the platform.

    On Tuesday 9th of October 2018, the company said it is starting to use new machine learning technology to proactively detect bullying in photos and captions. Those posts will be sent to Instagram’s Community Operations team for human review.”Online bullying is complex, and we know we have more work to do to further limit bullying and spread kindness on Instagram,” Adam Mosseri, the new head of Instagram, said in a blog post.Mosseri was named Instagram’s chief last week following the exit of co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger.

    This is Mosseri’s first announcement in his new role.An Instagram spokesperson said the technology can detect bullying and harassment such as attacks on a person’s appearance or character and threats to someone’s wellbeing or health.For example, the tech can identify bullying tactics such as comparing, ranking and rating images and captions, such as a split-screen image in which a person is compared to someone else in a negative way.

    It’s unclear what else the technology can detect and whether it would work on images without captions.This feature has started to roll out and will continue to in the coming weeks.

    The company, owned by Facebook, is also launching a “Kindness Camera Effect” in partnership with dancer Maddie Ziegler. Anyone who follows Ziegler will have the camera effect automatically. In selfie mode, hearts will appear on the screen. In rear mode, kind comments in different languages will appear. You can tag friends, too.Earlier this year, Instagram announced it would filter out bullying comments that aim to harass or upset users. That feature built on a tool introduced last year that blocks offensive comments, and a filter that removes spam in comments.

    Starting Tuesday, the bullying comment filter will also apply to Live Videos on Instagram.Users can also turn off comments on individual Instagram posts and block posts with certain keywords.

  • How to Clear Cache in Every Major Browser

    How to Clear Cache in Every Major Browser you use. This article and post is done for all those who don’t have the knowledge on how to clear the cache from the browser they are using. You will learn how to do that on any browser like Chrome, Firefox, Edge, IE, Safari, and more.

    In most browsers, you can clear the cache from the Privacy or History area in the Settings or Options menu, depending on the browser, of course. Ctrl+Shift+Del (or Cmd-Shift-Del on a Mac) works with most browsers as well.

    While that hotkey combo works in most non-mobile browsers, the exact steps involved in clearing your browser’s cache depend entirely on what web browser you’re using.

    Below you’ll find some browser and device specific instructions, as well as links to more expansive tutorials if you need them.

    What Exactly Is Cache?

    Your browser’s cache, pronounced like cash, is a collection of web pages, including the text, images, and most other media contained on them, that is stored on your hard drive or phone storage.

    Having a local copy of a web page makes for very quick loading on your next visit because your computer or device doesn’t have to download from the internet all of that same information again.

    Cached data in the browser sounds great, so why do you ever have to clear it?

    Why Do You Have to Clear Cache?

    You certainly don’t have to, not as a regular part of computer or smartphone maintenance, anyway. However, a few good reasons to clear cache come to mind…

    Clearing your cache forces your browser to retrieve the newest copy available from the website, something that should happen automatically but sometimes does not.

    You might also want to clear the cache if you’re experiencing issues like 404 errors or 502 errors (among others), sometimes indications that your browser’s cache is corrupted.

    Another reason to delete browser cache data is to free up space on your hard drive. Over time, the cache can grow to a really large size, and so clearing it out can recover some of that previously used space.

    Regardless of why you might want to do it, clearing your cache is really easy to do in all the popular browsers in use today.

    Chrome: Clear Browsing Data

    In Google Chrome, clearing the browser cache is done via the Clear browsing dataarea in Settings. From there, check Cached images and files (as well as anything else you want to remove) and then tap or click the CLEAR DATA button.

    Assuming you’re using a keyboard, the quickest way to Clear browsing data is via the Ctrl+Shift+Del keyboard shortcut.

    Without a keyboard, tap or click the Menu button (the icon with three stacked lines) followed by More tools and finally Clear browsing data….

    See How to Clear the Cache in Chrome [support.google.com] for more details.

    Tip: Choose All time from the Time range option at the top of the Clear browsing data window to make sure you get everything.

    In Chrome’s mobile browser, go to Settings from the three-dotted menu at the bottom, and then Privacy. From there, choose Clear Browsing Data. In this menu, check Cached Images and Files and press the Clear Browsing Data button once, and then again for confirmation.

    Internet Explorer: Delete Browsing History

    In Microsoft Internet Explorer, the browser that comes pre-installed on most Windows computers, clearing the cache is done from the Delete Browsing Historyarea. From here, check Temporary Internet files and website files and then click or tap Delete.

    Like with other popular browsers, the fastest way to the Delete Browsing Historysettings is via the Ctrl+Shift+Del keyboard shortcut.

    Another option is via the Tools button (the gear icon), followed by Safety and then Delete browsing history….

    Tip: Internet Explorer often refers to the browser cache as temporary internet filesbut they’re one in the same.

    Firefox: Clear Recent History

    In Mozilla’s Firefox browser, you clear the cache from the Clear Recent History area in the browser’s Options. Once there, check Cache and then tap or click Clear Now.

    The Ctrl+Shift+Del keyboard shortcut is probably the fastest way to open this tool. It’s also available from Firefox’s Menu button (the three-lined “hamburger” button) via Options, then Privacy & Security, and finally the clear your recent history link from the History area.

    Tip: Don’t forget to choose Everything from the Time range to clear: set of options, assuming that’s the time frame you want to clear the cache over.

    If you’re using Firefox’s mobile app, tap the menu from the bottom right and then choose Settings from that menu. Find the PRIVACY section and tap Clear Private Data. Make sure Cache is chosen and then tap Clear Private Data. Confirm with an OK.

    Firefox Focus is another mobile browser from Firefox that you can clear the cache from using the ERASE button on the top right of the app.

    Safari: Empty Caches

    In Apple’s Safari browser, clearing the cache is done via the Develop menu. Just tap or click Develop and then Empty Caches.

    With a keyboard, clearing the cache in Safari is super easy with the Option-Command-E shortcut.

    Tip: If you don’t see Develop on your Safari menu bar, enable it via Safari >Preferences…, then Advanced, followed by selecting the Show Develop menu in menu bar option.

    Clearing the browser cache from mobile Safari, like the one on your iPad or iPhone, is accomplished in a different app. From your device, open the Settings app and then find the Safari section. In there, scroll toward the bottom and tap Clear History and Website Data. Tap Clear History and Data to confirm.

    Opera: Clear Browsing Data

    In Opera, clearing the cache is done via the Clear browsing data section that’s part of Settings. Once open, check Cached images and files and then click or tap Clear browsing data.

    The fastest way to bring up the Clear browsing data window is via the Ctrl+Shift+Delkeyboard shortcut.

    Without a keyboard, click or tap the main menu button (the Opera logo from the upper-left hand side of the browser), then Settings, Privacy & security, and finally the Clear browsing data… button. Check the Cached images and files option and then press Clear browsing data.

    See How to Clear the Cache in Opera [help.opera.com] for detailed instructions.

    Tip: Be sure to choose the beginning of time option at the top so you’re sure to erase everything!

    You can clear the cache from the mobile Opera browser, too. Tap the Opera icon from the bottom menu and then navigate to Settings > Clear… to choose what to delete: saved passwords, browsing history, cookies and data, or all of it.

    Edge: Clear Browsing Data

    In Microsoft’s Edge browser, included in Windows 10, clearing the cache is done via the Clear browsing data menu. Once open, check Cached data and files and then tap or click Clear.

    The fastest way to the Clear browsing data menu is via the Ctrl+Shift+Del keyboard shortcut.

    Another option is via the Settings and more button (that little icon with three horizontal dots), followed by Settings and then the Choose what to clear button under the Clear browsing data heading.

    See How to Clear the Cache in Microsoft Edge [support.microsoft.com] for more extensive help.

    Tip: Tap or click Show more while in the Clear browsing data menu for additional items you can erase while clearing cached files and images.

    To delete cache files from the Edge mobile browser, go into the menu using button on the right side of the menu, and choose Settings. Go to Privacy > Clear browsing data and choose what you want removed; you can pick cache, passwords, form data, cookies, and more.

  • What Is the Future of Digital Marketing?

    What Is the Future of Digital Marketing?  Automation will play a more pivotal role in marketing campaigns.

    Devices

    The major shift over the past 5 or more years was to a mobile-first way of thinking. This is all underpinned by the concurrent pull towards convenience: BOPUS (Buy Online Pick Up in Store); free shipping; and other time-saving value adds. I doubt this trend is slowing any time soon, but the new player in the game here is the smart speaker, and that has the ability to shake things up considerably.

    Marketers will have to think “out loud” to see how they are matching to and being perceived over a Google Home or Alexa, not just how they appear in the SERPs. Consumers will likely use these speakers in tandem with their smartphones to get more detail as needed, so the interplay between the two will be an important consideration.

    Automation

    As platforms get smarter and data keeps accumulating, automation will play a more pivotal role in marketing campaigns. That doesn’t mean the marketer is obsolete – but their focus will change. The inputs to a platform and the strategy behind the automation will be a key driver. The heavy-lifting will be automated, but where automation can pick a winner between A and B, a marketer is needed to devise solution C to continually improve. Much like any technology, automation should just make us more efficient and free up time to do other fun marketing things!

    Data as a personal commodity

    Full transparency – this is not my idea – I heard Nathan Latka (https://getlatka.com/) discuss it at the Recurring Revenue Conference in April 2018, but I thought it was brilliant. Essentially, as marketing moves towards data-driven and programmatic targeting, information at the individual level has an intrinsic value, so this data could easily become a commodity for each of us. Cutting out the middleman when buying lists of audiences, individuals could monetize themselves through a central database, deciding who to share our own data with for a nominal fee each time. Instead of buying large email lists from third parties, buy it from me directly along with other pertinent information that I choose to share. Clearly, this is a way off at the moment and I certainly haven’t considered the numerous issues it gives rise to, but in seeking to balance privacy with customized messaging, it could be a potential solution in the future.

    This question originally appeared on Quora – the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the world. You can follow Quora on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+. More questions:

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  • Do I need a traditional store to be able to sell a product online?

    Do I need a traditional store to be able to sell a product online? The answer to that question is NO. You can actually sell a product online without having an inventory yourself of that particular product.

    How will that happen?

    There are lots of giants you so much envy to be like but these are part of the trick they users and you explore their platform thinking they have one mighty store somewhere.

    These are what you need to do to sell products online and have the owners of that product to deliver to the buyer while you earn the profit based on how you are able to tag your price on that products on your own platform.

    Isn’t that interesting?

    The good thing about this aspect is that it does not affect any other business you are running.

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  • Microsoft pulls Windows 10 October 2018 Update for missing document

    Microsoft pulls Windows 10 October 2018 Update for missing document. Some Windows 10 immediately noticed their documents were being deleted after upgrading.

    Microsoft has stopped distributing its latest Windows 10 October 2018 Update. The software giant started rolling out the update during the company’s Surface event earlier this week, but some Windows 10 immediately noticed their documents were being deleted. “We have paused the rollout of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809) for all users as we investigate isolated reports of users missing some files after updating,” says Microsoft on its support site for Windows Update.

    Microsoft is now recommending that affected users contact the company directly, and if you’ve manually downloaded the October update then “please don’t install it and wait until new media is available.” Other Windows 10 users have been complaining that the Microsoft Edge browser and other store apps have been unable to connect to the internet after the October 2018 Update, and the update was even blocked on certain PCs due to Intel driver incompatibilities.

    It’s not clear how many Windows 10 users are affected by the problem, but even if it’s a small percentage it’s still surprising this issue was never picked up during Microsoft’s vast testing of the October update. Millions of people help Microsoft test Windows 10, but the company has struggled with the quality of Windows updates recently. Microsoft delayed its Windows 10 April 2018 Update earlier this year over Blue Screen of Death issues, but those problems were picked up before the update reached regular consumers and businesses.

    Microsoft was planning to push the latest October update out to all Windows 10 users next Tuesday, but that’s now likely to be put on hold while investigations continue into this major deletion problem.