US authorities seize more domains linked to prolific DDoS-for-hire websites

May 9, 2023

U.S. authorities have seized 13 more domains linked to some of the world’s most popular DDoS-for-hire websites. These websites, also described as “booter” or “stressor” services, are marketed as legitimate security testing tools that allow admins to stress-test websites. In reality, the services are used for launching denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks designed to overwhelm websites and […]

US authorities seize more domains linked to prolific DDoS-for-hire websites by Carly Page originally published on TechCrunch

Meta reworks its Ads on Reels monetization program with a new performance-based payout model

May 9, 2023

Meta is testing a new payout model for its Ads on Reels monetization program that pays creators based on the performance of their public Reels, not the earnings of ads on their Reels, the company announced on Tuesday. The tech giant also announced that it’s expanding the Ads on Reels monetization program on Facebook to […]

Meta reworks its Ads on Reels monetization program with a new performance-based payout model by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch

Harnessing technological transformation in the era of climate change

May 9, 2023
With greater awareness and urgency around the climate crisis and the impact of energy consumption, 140 countries have announced or are considering net zero targets, covering close to 90% of global emissions. These efforts will collectively support the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions. Additionally, the number of large cities with net zero targets has…

What to Do for Mother’s Day with No Money

May 9, 2023
What mother doesn’t want to be spoiled and shown how much she means to us? This is probably why approximately 84 percent of American adults celebrate Mother’s Day. However, showing…

Apply now to pitch at TechCrunch Live’s Atlanta pitch-off!

May 9, 2023

Hey Atlanta founders! Apply now to pitch at at TechCrunch Live’s Atlanta event. Next month, TechCrunch Live is shining a spotlight on the Atlanta tech ecosystem once again, in a special (but virtual) episode of TechCrunch Live taking place on June 7 at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET. TechCrunch has always received a […]

Apply now to pitch at TechCrunch Live’s Atlanta pitch-off! by Matt Burns originally published on TechCrunch