3.8 Billion Users’ Combined Clubhouse, Facebook Data Up for Sale
Combined cache of data likely to fuel rash of account takeover, smishing attacks, experts warn. Continue reading 3.8 Billion Users’ Combined Clubhouse, Facebook Data Up for Sale
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100M IoT Devices Exposed By Zero-Day Bug
A high-severity vulnerability could cause system crashes, knocking out sensors, medical equipment and more. Continue reading 100M IoT Devices Exposed By Zero-Day Bug
Google Report Spotlights Uptick in Controversial ‘Geofence Warrants’ by Police
Digital privacy rights defenders contend that geofencing warrants grab data on everyone near a crime, without cause. Continue reading Google Report Spotlights Uptick in Controversial ‘Geofence Warrants’ by Police
TikTok, GitHub, Facebook Join Open-Source Bug Bounty
The initiative, run by HackerOne, aims to uncover dangerous code repository bugs that end up going viral across the application supply-chain. Continue reading TikTok, GitHub, Facebook Join Open-Source Bug Bounty
Amazon Driver-Surveillance Cameras Roll Out, Sparking Debate
Drivers bristle under constant surveillance by artificial-intelligence (AI) tech, but Amazon says it works and boosts safety. Continue reading Amazon Driver-Surveillance Cameras Roll Out, Sparking Debate
HP Omen Hub Exposes Millions of Gamers to Cyberattack
A driver privilege-escalation bug gives attackers kernel-mode access to millions of PCs used for gaming. Continue reading HP Omen Hub Exposes Millions of Gamers to Cyberattack
Romance, BEC Scams Lands Soldier in Jail for 46 Months
A former Army Reservist pleaded guilty to scamming the elderly with catfishing and stealing from veterans. Continue reading Romance, BEC Scams Lands Soldier in Jail for 46 Months
WhatsApp’s End-to-End Encryption Isn’t Actually Broken
WhatsApp’s moderators sent messages flagged by intended recipients. Researchers say this isn’t concerning — yet. Continue reading WhatsApp’s End-to-End Encryption Isn’t Actually Broken
McDonald’s Email Blast Includes Password to Monopoly Game Database
Usernames, passwords for database sent in prize redemption emails. Continue reading McDonald’s Email Blast Includes Password to Monopoly Game Database
Spoofing Bug Highlights Cybersecurity for Digital Vaccine Passports
Australian immunization app bug lets attackers fake vaccine status. Continue reading Spoofing Bug Highlights Cybersecurity for Digital Vaccine Passports