September 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: Downgrade is the new exploit

I asked for a calm August 2024 Patch Tuesday in last month’s forecast article and that came to pass. The updates released were limited to the regular operating systems and all forms of Office applications. Six zero-day vulnerabilities were announced, w… Continue reading September 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: Downgrade is the new exploit

Smashing Security podcast #383: The Godfather club, and AirTags to the rescue

There’s a whole new dating scam that could mean you end up out of pocket (or beaten up) after a first date with a glamorous admirer, and a woman in Los Alamos uses an Air Tag to entrap a thief.

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Microsoft Says Apple Still Charges Too Much in Mobile Store

Microsoft has submitted a filing with the UK CMA explaining that Apple’s mobile app store fees are still far too high despite several rounds of changes this year alone.
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Google Removing Poor-Quality Android Apps From Play Store to Boost Engagement

Included in the purge are static apps, those with limited functionality and content, and apps that crash, freeze, and don’t offer an “engaging user experience,’’ the company said. Continue reading Google Removing Poor-Quality Android Apps From Play Store to Boost Engagement