19th & 22nd

New Android malware targets Netflix, Instagram, and Twitter users https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-android-malware-targets-netflix-instagram-and-twitter-users/ SOURCE:  Sergiu Gatlan, Bleeping Computer Sinclair Broadcast Group says ransomware incident not 'fully resolved' weeks after breach https://www.cyberscoop.com/sinclair-broadcast-group-ransomware-ongoing-disruption-macaw/ SOURCE:  AJ Vicens, CYBERSCOOP 

  New wormable Android malware poses as Netflix to hijack WhatsApp sessions https://www.zdnet.com/article/new-android-malware-poses-as-netflix-to-hijack-whatsapp-sessions/ SOURCE:  Charlie Osborne, ZDNet  Target says it will spend more than $2 billion with Black-owned businesses by 2025 https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/07/target-to-spend-2-billion-with-black-owned-businesses-by-2025.html SOURCE:  Melissa Repko, CNBC 

  ESET Exposes Malware Disguised as Clubhouse App https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/eset-malware-disguised-clubhouse/ SOURCE:  James Coker, Info Security  Feds aren't well prepared to spot SolarWinds-style hacks at agencies, CISA official says https://www.cyberscoop.com/solarwinds-cisa-einstein-cdm-hsgac-wales/ SOURCE:  Tim Starks, CyberScoop 

  Netflix may crack down on password sharing https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/11/media/netflix-password-sharing-prevention/index.html?utm_source=optzlynewmarketribbon SOURCE:  Clare Duffy, CNN Business Uber and Lyft to finally share names of drivers deactivated over sexual assault and other serious incidents https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/11/tech/uber-lyft-sharing-safety-program/index.html SOURCE:  Sara Ashley O'Brien, CNN Business

  Facebook Launches Black Creator Accelerator Program ‘We the Culture’ https://variety.com/2021/digital/news/facebook-black-creator-we-the-culture-1234908412/?nr_email_referer=1 SOURCE:  Todd Spangler, Variety Netflix's Colin Kaepernick Scripted Series Reportedly Threatened By The Proud Boys https://shadowandact.com/netflixs-colin-kaepernick-scripted-series-reportedly-threatened-by-the-proud-boys SOURCE:  Jordan Simon, Shadow and Act 

  Targeting Big Tech, Maryland becomes first state to tax digital advertising https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/12/tech/maryland-digital-ad-tax/index.html SOURCE:  Brian Fung, CNN Business The Notorious BIG Saves ‘A Lot of People’s Lives But His’ in Trailer for Netflix Doc (Video) https://www.thewrap.com/the-notorious-big-netflix-documentary-trailer-biggie-i-got-a-story-to-tell-video/ SOURCE:  Brian Welk, The Wrap

Los Angeles Entertainment Executive Tied To Suspected Nashville Bomber https://deadline.com/2020/12/los-angeles-entertainment-executive-tied-to-suspected-nashville-bomber-1234661853/ SOURCE:  Bruce Haring, Deadline Everything Coming To Netflix In January 2021 And What To Watch https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2020/12/17/whats-coming-to-netflix-in-january-2021-all-the-new-tv-shows-movies-and-netflix-originals/?sh=12a004566706 SOURCE:  Erik Kain, Forbes More News... Retirement: How much you should save to retire comfortably, by state (usatoday.com) China lawyer who reported on coronavirus sentenced to years in prison (usatoday.com) 'Bridgerton': What new Netflix series has to say about race, diversity (usatoday.com) Biden will invoke Defense Production Act to boost Covid vaccine production, advisor says (cnbc.com)

Entertainment news updates...  Ozark: Alfonso Herrera Among 5 Joining Netflix Drama's Cast in Final Season https://tvline.com/2020/11/13/ozark-final-season-4-cast-alfonso-herrera/ SOURCE:  Michael Ausiello, TV Line ‘Jeopardy!’ host? Fans start petition supporting ‘Roots’ legend LeVar Burton https://rollingout.com/2020/11/12/jeopardy-host-fans-start-petition-supporting-roots-legend-levar-burton/ SOURCE:  Terry Shropshire, RollingOut 

 The article below gives some good tips on how to prevent the virus from spreading during the holidays. Not surprised at all that Netflix is raising prices on its monthly subscriptions.  What Should You Do About Holiday Gatherings and Covid-19? https://www.wired.com/story/what-should-you-do-about-holiday-gatherings-and-covid-19/#intcid=_wired-homepage-right-rail_59e06fc9-e759-4b90-a317-35547aeaeda3_popular4-1 SOURCE:  Matt Simon, Wired Netflix Is Raising the Prices of Its Standard and Premium Plans for New and Existing Members https://people.com/tv/netflix-is-raising-prices-for-standard-and-premium-plans/ SOURCE:  Robyn Merrett, PEOPLE  

 The Chicago 7 film is putting a spotlight on America under Trump's administration.  I didn't realize that Jaden and Willow didn't feel love from the black community. How Aaron Sorkin’s timely Netflix film ‘Chicago 7’ puts Trump’s America on trial https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2020/10/15/netflix-the-trial-chicago-7-aaron-sorkin-takes-trumps-america/3658381001/ SOURCE:  Brian Truitt, USA Today Why Willow Smith says she and Jaden felt 'shunned' by the Black community https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/willow-smith-jaden-felt-shunned-black-community/story?id=73628733 SOURCE:  Megan Stone, GMA  

Here are some entertainment tidbits... ‘Deaf U’: Producer and Subjects Say Netflix Docuseries Highlights “Diversity And Layers” Of Deaf Experience https://deadline.com/2020/08/deaf-u-netflix-diversity-layers-deaf-experience-1203001587/ SOURCE:  Alexandra Del Rosario, Deadline ‘Your Honor’: See First Trailer of Showtime’s Crime Drama With Bryan Cranston https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/e2-80-98your-honor-e2-80-99-see-first-trailer-of-showtime-e2-80-99s-crime-drama-with-bryan-cranston/ar-BB199sVx?ocid=uxbndlbing SOURCE:  Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone on MSN

 Below are some entertainment news tidbits... Netflix Indicted Over 'Lewd' Content Depicted in 'Cuties' Film https://www.complex.com/music/2020/10/texas-grand-jury-indicts-netflix-over-cuties-film?utm_campaign=complexmag&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social SOURCE:  Johsua Espinoza, Complex Magazine Phylicia Rashad Suggests Bill Cosby's Sexual Assault Accusers Had a Secret Motive https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/phylicia-rashad-suggests-bill-cosbys-192707226.html SOURCE:  Louisa Ballhaus, She Knows

Netflix really seems to be getting some serious backlash from the docuseries "Cuties."  I have only seen a preview of the series, and based on what I saw I can see why some viewers would be upset.  There is so much sex abuse against children in today's society, and a show like this just seems to encourage it on another level -- which I'm sure is not the motive of Maïmouna Doucouré', creator of the show.  Below are articles regarding defending Cuties and the Netflix backlash... Netflix cancellations surge 'materially' in the wake of 'Cuties' controversy, data shows https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/netflix-cancellations-surge-following-cuties-controversy-data-shows-114312558.html SOURCE:  Alexandra Canal, Yahoo Finance Cinema Group UniFrance Defends Netflix's Cuties, Calling U.S. Reaction 'Violent' https://movieweb.com/cuties-netflix-unifrance/ SOURCE:  KEVIN BURWICK, MovieWeb