These are the file types most likely to be hiding malware

For the first time in three years, Microsoft Office files are no longer the most common file type for malware distribution. That’s according to HP Wolf Security’s latest Threat Insights Report for Q3 2022. Analyzing data from “millions of endpoints” running its cybersecurity solution, HP concluded that archive files (.ZIP and .RAR files, for example)…

Twitter alternative Hive shuts down to fix major security issues

Hive Social, one of the microblogging platforms that gained popularity following Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, has gone offline while it fixes a number of major security issues. In the days following Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover, many users fled to alternative microblogging platforms, such as Mastodon and Hive, amassing millions of new users practically overnight….

Both bulls and bears should brace for US stock market frustration next year – but not a recession-fueled crash, former BlackRock equity chief says

Stock markets will carry on frustrating investors in the first half of 2023, veteran strategist Bob Doll said Thursday. Brendan McDermid/Reuters Investors should be ready for a hard-to-read stock market in 2023, Crossmark’s Bob Doll said. “It’s going to frustrate both the bulls and the bears,” the ex-BlackRock stock chief said. Doll said there could…

A man in Alaska stranded while riding a snow machine was rescued after using his iPhone 14’s emergency satellite SOS feature

Apple A man in Alaska became stranded while traveling on a snow machine at around 2 a.m. He used Apple’s iPhone Emergency SOS via satellite feature, on iPhone 14 and 14 Pro, to be rescued. The iPhone feature helps users without cellular and wifi coverage contact emergency services. A man in Alaska used Apple’s new…

Obama slams Herschel Walker for musing if it’s better to be a vampire or a werewolf: ‘He can be anything he wants to be except for a United States senator’

Former President Barack Obama speaks during a rally for Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock before the 2022 Georgia runoff. Brynn Anderson/AP Obama torched Republican Herschel Walker for a previous bizarre aside during a November rally. Walker mused during a speech whether he would want to be a vampire or a werewolf. “This is a debate that…

Short and long-term capital gains are taxed differently. Here’s how it works

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Long-term capital gains are taxed at 15% or 20%. Westend61/Getty Your capital…

EU sanctions on Russian oil take effect on Monday – here’s what to expect and why a price cap may not yield any real results

Russian President Vladimir Putin. Contributor/Getty Images The European Union’s sanctions on Russian oil shipments will take effect on Monday.  But EU officials are still negotiating exactly where to set a price cap on Russian oil.  The US has said ships loaded with Russian oil before December 5 and unloaded at destinations before January 19 won’t…

Should you file taxes jointly if you’re married, or separately? In most cases, file jointly

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. There are special circumstances where it makes sense to file taxes separately….