Details are starting to emerge about a stunning supply chain attack that sent the open source software community reeling. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The XZ Backdoor: Everything You Need to Know
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The Incognito Mode Myth Has Fully Unraveled
To settle a years-long lawsuit, Google has agreed to delete “billions of data records” collected from users of “Incognito mode,” illuminating the pitfalls of relying on Chrome to protect your privacy. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
How a Houthi-Bombed Ghost Ship Likely Cut Off Internet for Millions
Millions lost internet service after three cables in the Red Sea were damaged. Houthi rebels deny targeting the cables, but their missile attack on a cargo ship, left adrift for months, is likely to blame. This article has been indexed…
A Ghost Ship’s Doomed Journey Through the Gate of Tears
Millions lost internet service after three cables in the Red Sea were damaged. Houthi rebels deny targeting the cables, but their missile attack on a cargo ship, left adrift for months, is likely to blame. This article has been indexed…
You Should Update Apple iOS and Google Chrome ASAP
Plus: Microsoft patches over 60 vulnerabilities, Mozilla fixes two Firefox zero-day bugs, Google patches 40 issues in Android, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: You Should Update Apple iOS and Google Chrome…
Yogurt Heist Reveals a Rampant Form of Online Fraud
Plus: “MFA bombing” attacks target Apple users, Israel deploys face recognition tech on Gazans, AI gets trained to spot tent encampments, and OSINT investigators find fugitive Amond Bundy. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
Jeffrey Epstein’s Island Visitors Exposed by Data Broker
A WIRED investigation uncovered coordinates collected by a controversial data broker that reveal sensitive information about visitors to an island once owned by Epstein, the notorious sex offender. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
Jeffrey Epstein’s Island Visitors Exposed by Data Broker
A WIRED investigation uncovered coordinates collected by a controversial data broker that reveal sensitive information about visitors to an island once owned by Epstein, the notorious sex offender. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
‘Malicious Activity’ Hits the University of Cambridge’s Medical School
Multiple university departments linked to the Clinical School Computing Service have been inaccessible for a month. The university has not revealed the nature of the “malicious activity.” This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: ‘Malicious…
Judges Block US Extradition of WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange—for Now
A high court in London says the WikiLeaks founder won’t be extradited “immediately” and the US must provide more “assurances” about any extradition. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Judges Block US Extradition of…
Julian Assange Won’t Be Extradited to the US Yet
A high court in London says the WikiLeaks founder won’t be extradited “immediately” and the US must provide more “assurances” about any extradition. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Julian Assange Won’t Be Extradited…
Chinese Hackers Charged in Decade-Long Global Spying Rampage
US and UK officials hit Chinese hacking group APT31 with sanctions and criminal charges after they targeted thousands of businesses, politicians, and critics of China. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Chinese Hackers Charged…
Apple Chip Flaw Leaks Secret Encryption Keys
Plus: The Biden administration warns of nationwide attacks on US water systems, a new Russian wiper malware emerges, and China-linked hackers wage a global attack spree. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Apple Chip…
The DOJ Puts Apple’s iMessage Encryption in the Antitrust Crosshairs
Privacy and security are an Apple selling point. But the DOJ’s new antitrust lawsuit argues that Apple selectively embraces privacy and security features in ways that hurt competition—and users. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
Apple’s iMessage Encryption Puts Its Security Practices in the DOJ’s Crosshairs
Privacy and security are an Apple selling point. But the DOJ’s new antitrust lawsuit argues that Apple selectively embraces privacy and security features in ways that hurt competition—and users. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
Hackers Found a Way to Open Any of 3 Million Hotel Keycard Locks in Seconds
The company behind the Saflok-brand door locks is offering a fix, but it may take months or years to reach some hotels. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Hackers Found a Way to Open…
Some of the Most Popular Websites Share Your Data With Over 1,500 Companies
Cookie pop-ups now show the number of “partners” that websites may share data with. Here’s how many of these third-party companies may get your data from some of the most popular sites online. This article has been indexed from Security…
Glassdoor Wants to Know Your Real Name
Anonymous, candid reviews made Glassdoor a powerful place to research potential employers. A policy shift requiring users to privately verify their real names is raising privacy concerns. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Glassdoor…
Automakers Are Telling Your Insurance Company How You Really Drive
Plus: The operator of a dark-web cryptocurrency “mixing” service is found guilty, and a US senator reveals that popular safes contain secret backdoors. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Automakers Are Telling Your Insurance…
Sinking Section 702 Wiretap Program Offered One Last Lifeboat
For months, US lawmakers have examined every side of a historic surveillance debate. With the introduction of the SAFE Act, all that’s left to do now is vote. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…