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'Foreigner' claims dog DR Congo presidential candidates
'Foreigner' claims dog DR Congo presidential candidates
Technology
by  AFP

"Fake Congolese" or "candidate of the aggressor country" -- some of the accusations being bandied around on social media in a bid to ruin reputations in the run-up to DR Congo's presidential vote. Amplified on social networks, these kinds of unsubstantiated accusations are also made in the press or by other candidates during campaign rallies.

What is Storm-1152, alleged top creator of fake Microsoft accounts?
What is Storm-1152, alleged top creator of fake Microsoft accounts?
Economy
by  AFP

Microsoft has seized the websites of a Vietnam-based group it alleges sold millions of fake accounts to cybercriminals who used them for ransomware attacks, identity theft and other scams around the world. The leaders of the group are three Vietnam-based individuals, Duong Dinh Tu, Linh Van Nguyen and Tai Van Nguyen, Microsoft said in a statement on Wednesday.