Sep 12

Outlook.com gains IMAP support, integrates with third-party services like TripIt

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Outlookcom gains IMAP support, integrates with thirdparty services like TripIt

Hello, compatibility! Microsoft’s obviously a major proponent of Exchange ActiveSync (EAS), but if you’ve been using electronic mail for any length of time, you’re probably aware that IMAP is a darn near universal protocol. Now, Microsoft is adding IMAP (and OAuth) support to Outlook.com. In addition to this being a lovely sign of Microsoft not shunning rival standards, it also opens up a ton of new possibilities. For one, applications that haven’t supported EAS — programs such as Mac Mail and the Mac edition of Mozilla Thunderbird — can now host Outlook.com accounts.

Moreover, IMAP gives devs the ability to build third-party clients and services that are useful to end-users, and Microsoft’s announcing the first set of those as well. TripIt, Sift, Slice, motley*bunch, Unroll.me, OtherInbox, and Context.IO have taken advantage of Outlook.com’s new IMAP capability and are rolling out updates today that allow their apps and services to integrate with your Outlook.com email. If you’d like for your own app to follow suit, Microsoft’s providing a bit of instruction right here.

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Aug 21

Twitter Refutes Hacker’s Claim Of Accessing Account Details And Passwords

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Twitter Refutes Hackers Claim Of Accessing Account Details And Passwords

A hacker known as the “Mauritania Attacker” recently claimed to have leaked a huge cache of Twitter account credentials on a file-sharing service called Zippyshare. Twitter has refuted this claim, saying that no user account details or passwords have been compromised. A spokesperson for the microblogging network said that they have investigated the situation and can confirm “no Twitter accounts were compromised.”

This isn’t exactly the first time that a hacker has attacked Twitter. Earlier this year a lot of high profile Twitter accounts, such as the Associated Press, Thomson Reuters and CBS News, were hijacked. Soon after those incidents Twitter implemented two-step authentication to increase account security. Security researchers believe that Twitter’s systems weren’t hacked by the “Mauritania Attacker.” Instead, it is believed that a third-party app caused a leak of nearly 15,000 account details. The hacker uploaded OAuth tokens online, which he claims can be used to directly log into user accounts. OAuth tokens are actually used to verify apps that connect to Twitter, they’re not enough to grant access to someone’s account. OAuth tokens once issued don’t expire, they have to be manually revoked. Those who would like to take a cautionary step as a result of this token leak can head over to their account settings and revoke rights of all third party apps. Granting them the rights again means that a new OAuth token would be issued, and users can continue to use their favorite third-party apps to access the microblogging network.

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    Aug 06

    Twitter’s Killer New Two-Factor Solution Kicks SMS to the Curb

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    Twitter’s Killer New Two-Factor Solution Kicks SMS to the Curb

    When Twitter rolled out two factor authentication back in May, it hinted that the SMS authentication would be merely a first step in a more robust security solution. Today, WIRED got a better look at the company’s just-announced new system.

        

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    Aug 01

    Rein in Your Application Permissions

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    Rein in Your Application Permissions

    Odds are you’ve given lots of applications access to the services you commonly use. It’s a good idea to go through periodically and clean these out.

        

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    Sep 27

    Google Play services arrives for Android 2.2 and above, the eager can download directly

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    Google Play services rolls out to Android 22 and above, the eager can download directly

    Google recently announced to developers the availability of a new “Services” platform, to allow better integration of its core products in 3rd party apps. The update comes in the form of an APK that will automatically find its way to handsets with Android 2.2 and above. But, for the impatient amongst you, it’s available for download directly from the Play store now. This first release centers around better integration for Google+ (for account sign-in / Plus buttons etc) and providing OAuth 2.0 functionality, but it’s expected that deeper functionality with the Google universe will take root soon. Most handily, as Mountain View decided to deliver this in the form of an app / APK, there’s no pesky waiting around for networks to get it to you. Read up on the benefits via the more coverage links, or head to the source to make sure you’re on-board.

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