Weird bug feeds images from strangers’ homes to Google’s Nest Hub. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Google kills Xiaomi-Nest integration after user gets images from strangers
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New Year’s Eve malware attack strikes Travelex, services still offline
Customers are being told “planned maintenance” — as well as malware — has restricted currency ordering across UK services. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: New Year’s Eve malware attack strikes Travelex, services still offline
Chrome to show error codes, similar to Windows BSOD screens
Devs are working on adding error codes to the Chrome crash page to make debugging crashes easier. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Chrome to show error codes, similar to Windows BSOD screens
2020 quick tips: How to not lose your cables, chargers, and other gadgets when working out and about
If you’re the sort of person who spends time working from a temporary “office” at a café or restaurant, then you’ll probably know the pain of leaving some vital bit of kit behind. Here’s how to reduce the chances of…
Cabinet papers reveal Howard government’s Y2K contingency plan
It turned out to be a non-event as the Australian government was well-prepared for it. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Cabinet papers reveal Howard government’s Y2K contingency plan
New USB cable kills your Linux laptop if stolen in a public place
Building your own BusKill cable costs between $20 and $45. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: New USB cable kills your Linux laptop if stolen in a public place
Landry’s restaurant chain disclose POS malware incident
POS malware found on the network of 63 Landry’s bar and restaurant brands. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Landry’s restaurant chain disclose POS malware incident
FPGA cards can be abused for faster and more reliable Rowhammer attacks
Researchers expand Rowhammer attacks to FPGA-CPU hybrid platforms. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: FPGA cards can be abused for faster and more reliable Rowhammer attacks
Change your password: Poloniex cryptocurrency exchange reveals data leak
Password resets are being forced following a leak of account credentials. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Change your password: Poloniex cryptocurrency exchange reveals data leak
Seoul to install AI cameras for crime detection
System will detect what passersby are wearing. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Seoul to install AI cameras for crime detection
China’s TikTok banned by US Army amid security concerns: Report
It comes as the social media video app releases its first transparency report. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: China’s TikTok banned by US Army amid security concerns: Report
Chrome extension caught stealing crypto-wallet private keys
A Google Chrome extension named Shitcoin Wallet is stealing passwords and wallet private keys, security researcher says. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Chrome extension caught stealing crypto-wallet private keys