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Google to pay $19,000,000 compensation for taking candy from kids
Google will stump up $19,000,000 in a settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission. The money will be used to refund Android users whose children, says the FTC, were able rack up in-app purchases too easily.
Twitter adds unlimited payouts to its bug bounty program
The social media buzz bucket announced on Wednesday that cash will be added to the profound gratitude it’s doled out since the bug-reporting program started in June. 
Nude celeb selfies doxing prompts 4chan to change policy
4chan says it’s now going to comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), which allows content owners to get illegally shared material removed, after it served as the launchpad for the recent nude celebrity photo theft scandal.
SSCC 163 – So THAT’S why you can’t erase Flash RAM properly [PODCAST]
Here’s this week’s Sophos Security Chet Chat. Our regular security podcast that turns news into useful advice…
Apple, please provide better protection for iCloud – Secure our Selfies!
In the wake of exposed candid celebrity photos Apple recommends using two-step verification. Would this have made a difference? Should Apple strengthen its authentication options?
Apple developer guidelines lead to rogue phone call risks in iOS
It turns out to be surprisingly easy to trick unsuspecting users into making unwanted phone calls from iOS. That could cost you premium-rate money, or give away your number to a scammer… 
Firefox 32.0 fixes holes, shakes out some old SSL certs, introduces certificate pinning
Yesterday was Firefox’s Fortytwosday (updates come out every 42 days, on Tuesdays, in a nod to Douglas Adams), bringing us to Firefox 32.0. There are also two Extended Support Releases for the more conservative amongst us… 
Home Depot credit card breach: company to “investigate”
Home Depot has responded to reports yesterday that it suffered a credit card breach.
Leaked naked celebrity photos – Apple and FBI to investigate
The FBI are ‘addressing’ the matter of stolen nude photos of Jennifer Lawrence, Rihanna and other celebs. Meanwhile, Apple also said that it is “actively investigating” the theft after it was alleged that the photos were stolen from iCloud accounts. 