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US seizes PopeyeTools cybercrime marketplace, charges administrators
The U.S. has seized the cybercrime website ‘PopeyeTools’ and unsealed charges against three of its administrators, Abdul Ghaffar, Abdul Sami, and Javed Mirza, for selling stolen data. Apart from the seizure of multiple domains associated with the cybercrime platform, the authorities have also confiscated $283,000 worth of cryptocurrency linked to illicit operations. PopeyeTools was a clearnet marketplace dedicated to facilitating…
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EU Fines Meta Nearly €800 Million over Facebook Marketplace
It’s been a tough week over at Meta HQ, as the European Commission has slapped the tech giant with another fine for tying Facebook Marketplace, its classified-ad service, to Facebook and using non-public advertising data. Authorities are demanding €797.72 million for Meta, which is essentially giving Marketplace an unfair advantage over competing digital storefronts. Marketplace was set up in 2016…
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They Hate Me on Facebook Marketplace, But I Never Get Scammed
Key Takeaways Use Facebook Marketplace to reach more buyers and pay for ads for faster sales. Insist on in-person sales only to avoid scams related to shipping. Demand cash payments to prevent potential scams with electronic payment systems. I constantly have old gear and knicknacks to get rid of, and Facebook Marketplace is ideal to get some cash back fast.…
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Putting the channel at the heart of the cloud marketplace economy
The rise of the cloud hyperscalers is one of the defining tech trends of the past decade. In a few short years Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, and Microsoft have reshaped the technology ecosystem and transformed businesses’ IT infrastructure on a global scale. Combined, the three cloud titans accounted for around $50 billion (67%) of the $74 billion global cloud…
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Amazon Marketplace facing revived antitrust suit after appeals court reversal
A lawsuit against Amazon by Washington D.C. has been revived after an appeals court in the nation’s capitol reversed an early decision to toss the suit, which claims that Amazon hurts competition with its Marketpalce. The ruling comes more than two years after the case had been dismissed in superior court. The lawsuit was initially filed in 2021. Amazon spokesperson…
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You Can Browse Facebook Marketplace Without an Account
Quick Links How to Use Facebook Marketplace Without Signing In Do You Need an Account to Use Facebook Marketplace? For better or worse, Facebook Marketplace has become the primary destination for buying and selling used stuff online. However, you may not want to sign into Facebook to browse listings. You actually don’t have to—if you know where to look. How…
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