John McAfee dead: Antivirus tycoon found lifeless in prison after court OKs extradition [Thu Jun 24 2021]

Hi {NAME}, Daily Headlines - 24 June 2021 ***************************************************************** John McAfee dead: Antivirus tycoon found lifeless in prison after court OKs extradition UK-born wild man of infosec faced trial in America for tax evasion ***************************************************************** Off-Prem * Syria and Sudan turn off the internet to suppress ... cheating by kids sitting exams Access Now #KeepItOn campaign thinks that’s a very bad idea * Pub landlords on notice as 'Internet of Beer' firm not only pulls pints, but can also clean the lines El Reg hacks selflessly volunteer to taste-test before and after * Oracle introduces frequent clouding points loyalty scheme For every buck you spend in the Big Red cloud, Larry gives you 25c to spend on support Offbeat * Euro court rules YouTube not automatically liable for users illegally uploading copyright-protected material It has to take action on takedowns though, prelim ruling on long-running Sarah Brightman spat finds * Google set to face fresh sueball over its Play Store revenue commission after probe by several US states – report Suit may be filed as soon as next week * Anyone still using cash? 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