A slew of apps and games that simulate sports and casino betting are gaining popularity among children.
Why it matters: The line between gaming and gambling is getting blurrier — and social betting, which involves no real money, can lead kids to the real thing, experts say.
The San Francisco 49ers were subject to a ransomware attack this weekend via the team's corporate IT network, a team spokesperson confirmed to The Record on Sunday.
Driving the news: On Saturday, the 49ers were listed as victims of a ransomware attack on a dark web “leak site” used by the BlackByte group to "shame victims and force them into paying their extortion demands," The Record reported.
As the pandemic has coaxed older people to get more nimble with technology— even trolling TikTok to check out their grandkids' posts — tech companies are increasingly catering to their needs.
Why it matters: For seniors, learning to shop online, enjoy social media and use VR headsets can beat back isolation and loneliness — particularly during COVID-19. And to marketers, wealthy retirees look like an attractive sales niche, so they're tailoring products and services accordingly.
