Govt.-Backed Contact-Tracing Apps Raise Privacy Hackles

New opt-in COVID-19 Exposure Notifications Express systems baked into Apple’s iOS and available on Android need privacy guardrails, say privacy advocates. Continue reading Govt.-Backed Contact-Tracing Apps Raise Privacy Hackles

WhatsApp Discloses 6 Bugs via Dedicated Security Site

The company committed to more transparency about app flaws, with an advisory page aimed at keeping the community better informed of security vulnerabilities. Continue reading WhatsApp Discloses 6 Bugs via Dedicated Security Site

India Blocks High-Profile Chinese Apps on Political, Privacy Concerns

Technology minister bans, Baidu, WeChat Work, AliPay and 115 others for capturing using data and transmitting it to servers outside of the country without authorization. Continue reading India Blocks High-Profile Chinese Apps on Political, Privacy Concerns

Cisco Warns of Active Exploitation of Flaw in Carrier-Grade Routers

Multiple flaws in system software that causes errors in packet handling could allow an attacker to consume memory and crash devices. Continue reading Cisco Warns of Active Exploitation of Flaw in Carrier-Grade Routers

DoJ Aims to Seize 280 Cryptocurrency Accounts Used by Hackers

Complaint details collaboration with China to funnel $250m in stolen funds as part of state-sponsored attacks. Continue reading DoJ Aims to Seize 280 Cryptocurrency Accounts Used by Hackers