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Fake Apple Support AI Calls Target Stolen-Device Owners for Passcodes and 2FA Codes

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform built to strip Apple's Activation Lock from stolen devices, using rented AI voice agents that call theft victims posing as Apple Support and ask for their device passcode. SOCRadar Threat Research Unit (STRU) said the platform, which it tracks as AnonyMousKIT, is credit-metered and drives lures across

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Fake Apple Support AI Calls Target Stolen-Device Owners for Passcodes and 2FA Codes

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Safaricom explains what to do if Netflix subscription is billed twice on GlobalPay

Safaricom on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, advised customers on what to do when money is wrongly deducted from their GlobalPay Visa Card after a subscription payment.

  • Safaricom advises customers to contact Netflix to reverse duplicate charges.
  • Customers should cancel unused subscriptions to prevent further billing.
  • Dispute resolution can be initiated at Safaricom’s Customer Care or retail shops.

·peopledaily.digital

From Complete Novice to My First Live Website

About a year ago, I thought I’d try to build an app. I still don’t have an app, but I do have a website. Solitaire Arcade is now live, which still feels slightly strange to say because when I started…

  • A year ago, the writer started learning web development with no prior knowledge.
  • They built Solitaire Arcade, their first live website, after completing multiple card games.
  • The writer considers building a website a significant achievement despite ongoing learning.

·dev.to

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