Security
Beijing Olympics organisers say app security flaws 'fixed'
An app that Winter Olympics attendees must use has been patched, a Chinese official told AFP Thursday, after cyber security researchers said they had found a "simple but devastating" flaw that could allow data leaks.
Jan 20, 2022
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Security
Red Cross: Hack exposes data on 515,000 vulnerable people
The International Committee of the Red Cross, which is best known for helping war victims, says hackers broke into servers hosting its data and gained access to personal, confidential information on more than a half-million ...
Jan 20, 2022
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Business
Apple, Google tell US senators that tech bills will harm privacy
Apple Inc. and Google warned U.S. lawmakers Tuesday that bipartisan antitrust legislation aimed at curbing the power of big technology companies will threaten the privacy and security of users.
Jan 19, 2022
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Business
Apple AirTags connected to cases of stalking, car theft
Authorities say Apple AirTags, marketed as a way to keep track of easily-lost belongings, are increasingly connected to cases of stalking and car theft.
Jan 19, 2022
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Business
Prying eyes and ears—the impact of Facebook's Project Aria on people's privacy
The rapid evolution and spread of digital technology raise various privacy and ethical issues both for those developing technologies and for the public. Some new technology contains small cameras that can be easily disguised ...
Jan 19, 2022
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Consumer & Gadgets
Smart devices can now read your mood and mind: New concerns about technology and consent
While waiting to board a plane on a recent trip out of town, an airline staff member asked me to momentarily take off my face mask to allow the facial recognition technology to check me in to expedite my boarding process. ...
Jan 19, 2022
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Security
Israel probes alleged Pegasus use to spy on citizens
Israel's justice minister on Wednesday pledged a full investigation into allegations that the controversial Pegasus spyware was used on Israeli citizens, including people who led protests against former premier Benjamin Netanyahu.
Jan 19, 2022
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Security
Report: Chinese Olympic app has serious security flaws
A smartphone app that's expected to be widely used by athletes and others attending next month's Winter Games in Beijing has glaring security problems that could expose sensitive data to interception, according to a report ...
Jan 18, 2022
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Security
Protecting EV charging stations from cyberattacks
As the number of electric cars on the road grows, so does the need for their electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and the Internet-based managing systems within those stations. However, these managing systems face their ...
Jan 14, 2022
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Security
North Korean hackers stole $400 mn in crypto in 2021: Chainalysis
North Korean hackers stole around $400 million worth of cryptocurrency through cyberattacks on digital currency outlets last year, blockchain data platform Chainalysis said on Thursday.
Jan 14, 2022
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Security
myEntropy calculates entropy level of online services file types, may reveal corruption
We are, in the pandemic world, even more dependent on online services than we ever have been before, whether as remote workers, those learning from home, or in healthcare. As such, there is an increasing need to ensure those ...
Jan 14, 2022
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Internet
Cyberattack in Ukraine targets government websites
A cyberattack left a number of Ukrainian government websites temporarily unavailable Friday, officials said.
Jan 14, 2022
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