Patching every device affected by the LeftoverLocals vulnerability—which includes some iPhones, iPads, and Macs—may prove difficult. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: A Flaw in Millions of Apple, AMD, and Qualcomm GPUs Could Expose…
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The Sad Truth of the FTC’s Location Data Privacy Settlement
The FTC forced a data broker to stop selling “sensitive location data.” But most companies can avoid such scrutiny by doing the bare minimum, exposing the lack of protections Americans truly have. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
A Bloody Pig Mask Is Just Part of a Wild New Criminal Charge Against eBay
Plus: Chinese officials tracked people using AirDrop, Stuxnet mole’s identity revealed, AI chatbot hacking, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: A Bloody Pig Mask Is Just Part of a Wild New Criminal…
How to Stop Your X Account From Getting Hacked Like the SEC’s
The US Securities and Exchange Commission and security firm Mandiant both had their X accounts breached, possibly due to changes to X’s two-factor authentication settings. Here’s how to fix yours. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
Child Abusers Are Getting Better at Using Crypto to Cover Their Tracks
Crypto tracing firm Chainalysis found that sellers of child sexual abuse materials are successfully using “mixers” and “privacy coins” like Monero to launder their profits and evade law enforcement. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
US School Shooter Emergency Plans Exposed in a Highly Sensitive Database Leak
More than 4 million school records, including safety procedures, student medical files, and court documents, were also publicly accessible online. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: US School Shooter Emergency Plans Exposed in a…
Lawmakers Are Out for Blood After a Hack of the SEC’s X Account Causes Bitcoin Chaos
The US Securities and Exchange Commission is under pressure to explain itself after its X account was compromised, leading to wild swings in the bitcoin market. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Lawmakers Are…
The SEC’s Official X Account Was ‘Compromised’ and Used to Post Fake Bitcoin News
The US financial regulator says its official @SECGov account was “compromised,” resulting in an “unauthorized” post about the status of Bitcoin ETFs. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The SEC’s Official X Account Was…
The SEC’s Official X Account Was ‘Compromised’ and Used to Post Fake Bitcoin News
The US financial regulator says its official @SECGov account was “compromised,” resulting in an “unauthorized” post about the status of Bitcoin ETFs. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The SEC’s Official X Account Was…
23andMe Blames Users for Recent Data Breach as It’s Hit With Dozens of Lawsuits
Plus: Russia hacks surveillance cameras as new details emerge of its attack on a Ukrainian telecom, a Google contractor pays for videos of kids to train AI, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
How to Be More Anonymous Online
Being fully anonymous is next to impossible—but you can significantly limit what the internet knows about you by sticking to a few basic rules. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How to Be More…
To Beat Russia, Ukraine Needs a Major Tech Breakthrough
Ukraine’s top general says his country must innovate on the level of inventing gunpowder to “break military parity” with Russia. If it’s successful, it could change the future of war. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
What It’s Like to Use Apple’s Lockdown Mode
If you’re at high risk of being targeted by mercenary spyware, or just don’t mind losing iOS features for extra security, the company’s restricted mode is surprisingly usable. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
Google Fixes Nearly 100 Android Security Issues
Plus: Apple shuts down a Flipper Zero Attack, Microsoft patches more than 30 vulnerabilities, and more critical updates for the last month of 2023. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Google Fixes Nearly 100…
The Worst Hacks of 2023
It was a year of devastating cyberattacks around the globe, from ransomware attacks on casinos to state-sponsored breaches of critical infrastructure. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Worst Hacks of 2023
The Most Dangerous People on the Internet in 2023
From Sam Altman and Elon Musk to ransomware gangs and state-backed hackers, these are the individuals and groups that spent this year disrupting the world we know it. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
This Clever New Idea Could Fix AirTag Stalking While Maximizing Privacy
Apple updated its location-tracking system in an attempt to cut down on AirTag abuse while still preserving privacy. Researchers think they’ve found a better balance. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: This Clever New…
Congress Sure Made a Lot of Noise About Kids’ Privacy in 2023—and Not Much Else
Members of the US Congress touted improvements to children’s privacy protections as an urgent priority. So why didn’t they do anything about it? This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Congress Sure Made a Lot…
Facebook Marketplace Is Being Ruined by Zelle Scammers
I tried to sell a futon on Facebook Marketplace and nearly all I got were scammers. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Facebook Marketplace Is Being Ruined by Zelle Scammers
A Major Ransomware Takedown Suffers a Strange Setback
After an 18 month rampage, global law enforcement finally moved against the notorious Alphv/BlackCat ransomware group. Within hours, the operation faced obstacles. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: A Major Ransomware Takedown Suffers a…