Twitter admits to raid on users’ phone numbers
It relates to Twitter’s contact upload feature, which allows users to find others via contact info such as email or phone number. Continue reading Twitter admits to raid on users’ phone numbers
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NIST tests methods of recovering data from smashed smartphones
Criminals have found to their cost that reducing a device to a pile of rubble means nothing if the internal chips are still in working order. Continue reading NIST tests methods of recovering data from smashed smartphones
Apple proposes simple security upgrade for SMS 2FA codes
Apple thinks it’s come up with a simple way to make SMS two-factor authentication (2FA) one-time codes less susceptible to phishing attacks. Continue reading Apple proposes simple security upgrade for SMS 2FA codes
US Interior Dept extends drone grounding over foreign hacking fears
The DOI has doubled down on a previous order, keeping the agency’s drones grounded for another 30 days for a more in-depth security review. Continue reading US Interior Dept extends drone grounding over foreign hacking fears
Trello exposed! Search turns up huge trove of private data
A surprising number of users seem to be setting Trello boards, and their often highly sensitive content, to ‘public’. Continue reading Trello exposed! Search turns up huge trove of private data
Intel promises fix after researchers reveal ‘CacheOut’ CPU flaws
Forget the infamous Meltdown and Spectre chip flaws from 2018, the problem that’s tying down Intel’s patching team these days is a more recent class of side channel vulnerabilities known collectively as ZombieLoad. Continue reading Intel promises fix after researchers reveal ‘CacheOut’ CPU flaws
Mozilla bans Firefox extensions for executing remote code
Mozilla’s policy is unambiguous – add-ons must be self-contained and not load remote code, which opens up the user to all sorts of risks. Continue reading Mozilla bans Firefox extensions for executing remote code
Instagram CEO’s homes were targetted by SWATters
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri’s houses were surrounded by SWAT teams after hoax phone calls claimed hostages were being held there. Continue reading Instagram CEO’s homes were targetted by SWATters
Google finds privacy holes in Safari’s ITP anti-tracking system
Apple’s much-vaunted Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP) could leave users exposed to a raft of privacy issues, including – ironically – being tracked. Continue reading Google finds privacy holes in Safari’s ITP anti-tracking system
FBI issues warning about lucrative fake job scams
What’s the difference between a real job and a fake one found on the internet? The fake ones are suspiciously easy to get interviews for. Continue reading FBI issues warning about lucrative fake job scams