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Already facing an uphill misinformation fight, Facebook loses to scammers, too

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Dan Goodin

Facebook’s focus on misinformation is leaving an opening for another type of scam. Continue reading Already facing an uphill misinformation fight, Facebook loses to scammers, too→

Posted in Biz & IT, Facebook, misinformation, scams, Security

A host of new security enhancements is coming to iOS and macOS

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Dan Goodin

Coming: FaceTime encryption, protected cam access, and, possibly, USB Restricted Mode. Continue reading A host of new security enhancements is coming to iOS and macOS→

Posted in apple, Biz & IT, iOS, iPhones, macos, macs, privacy, Security

Malicious Chrome extension is next to impossible to manually remove

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Dan Goodin

Extensions remain the Achilles heel for an otherwise highly secure browser. Continue reading Malicious Chrome extension is next to impossible to manually remove→

Posted in Biz & IT, Chrome, Extensions, Google, Security

Facebook is failing to meet the burden of securing itself, security chief says

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Dan Goodin

Chief Security Officer described security report as a “very painful process.” Continue reading Facebook is failing to meet the burden of securing itself, security chief says→

Posted in Biz & IT, Facebook, Security

Leak of >1,700 valid passwords could make the IoT mess much worse

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Dan Goodin

List of unsecured devices lived in obscurity since June. Now, it’s going mainstream. Continue reading Leak of >1,700 valid passwords could make the IoT mess much worse→

Posted in Biz & IT, Internet of Things, IoT, leaks, passwords, Security, tech

A repair shop could completely hack your phone—and you wouldn’t know it

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Dan Goodin

Booby-trapped touchscreens can log passwords, install malicious apps, and more. Continue reading A repair shop could completely hack your phone—and you wouldn’t know it→

Posted in Biz & IT, phone, Security, tech

After phishing attacks, Chrome extensions push adware to millions

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Dan Goodin

Compromised accounts push fraudulent extension updates to unsuspecting users. Continue reading After phishing attacks, Chrome extensions push adware to millions→

Posted in Biz & IT, browsers, Chrome, Extensions, Google, malware, Security

Stealthy Google Play apps recorded calls and stole e-mails and texts

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Dan Goodin

Company expels 20 advanced surveillance apps installed on ~100 devices. Continue reading Stealthy Google Play apps recorded calls and stole e-mails and texts→

Posted in Android, Gear & Gadgets, google play, Law & Disorder, malware, Risk Assessment, surveillance, Technology Lab

Mac malware that went undetected for years spied on everyday users

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Dan Goodin

Surveillance malware dubbed Fruitfly was easy to spot but flew under the radar anyway. Continue reading Mac malware that went undetected for years spied on everyday users→

Posted in Infinite Loop, Law & Disorder, macos, macs, malware, OS X, Risk Assessment, Technology Lab

Backdoor built in to widely used tax app seeded last week’s NotPetya outbreak

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Dan Goodin

Operation that hit thousands was “thoroughly well-planned and well-executed.” Continue reading Backdoor built in to widely used tax app seeded last week’s NotPetya outbreak→

Posted in Law & Disorder, malware, Petya, Risk Assessment, Technology Lab | Tagged NotPetya

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