Man Sentenced in ATM Skimming Conspiracy
A Romanian national has been sentenced to 5 years in prison after racking up almost $400,000 in an ATM skimming scheme. Continue reading Man Sentenced in ATM Skimming Conspiracy
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TikTok Riddled With Security Flaws
The video sharing app has fixed several flaws allowing partial account takeover and information exposure. Continue reading TikTok Riddled With Security Flaws
Google Fixes Critical Android RCE Flaw
Google’s first security update of 2020 addressed seven high and critical severity Android flaws. Continue reading Google Fixes Critical Android RCE Flaw
Facebook Cracks Down on Deepfake Videos
Despite the difficulties of identifying deepfakes, social media sites are recognizing the need to crack down on the manipulated, misleading videos. Continue reading Facebook Cracks Down on Deepfake Videos
ToTok Returned to Google Play Despite ‘Spy Tool’ Claims
The communications app faces continued backlash after a New York Times report said it was used as a government spying tool. Continue reading ToTok Returned to Google Play Despite ‘Spy Tool’ Claims
Hackers Deface U.S. Gov Website With Pro-Iran Messages
The Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) website was defaced over the weekend to show a picture of a bloodied President Donald Trump. Continue reading Hackers Deface U.S. Gov Website With Pro-Iran Messages
Ransomware Attack Topples Telemarketing Firm, Leaving Hundreds Jobless
Days before Christmas, employees found out that The Heritage Company had been hit by a ransomware attack and was “temporarily suspending operations.” Continue reading Ransomware Attack Topples Telemarketing Firm, Leaving Hundreds Jobless
Google Boots Security Camera Maker From Nest Hub After Private Images Go Public
The issue came to light after a Reddit user claimed being able to see strangers on his Xiaomi Mijia smart camera. Continue reading Google Boots Security Camera Maker From Nest Hub After Private Images Go Public
Data Breach Affects 63 Landry’s Restaurants
Landry’s announced that more than 60 of its restaurants may be affected by payment processing system malware. Continue reading Data Breach Affects 63 Landry’s Restaurants
TikTok Banned By U.S. Army Over China Security Concerns
The U.S. Army this week has banned TikTok from government-owned devices as scrutiny over the platform’s relationship with China grows. Continue reading TikTok Banned By U.S. Army Over China Security Concerns