Consumer & Gadgets
'Alexa, I'm getting pulled over': Amazon dashcam to record traffic stops
Amazon's new security camera for cars unveiled Thursday will allow motorists concerned about a police stop to record the incident by saying, "Alexa, I'm getting pulled over."
Sep 24, 2020
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Security
Breach at software provider to local governments, schools
A major provider of software services for governments and schools across the United States, Tyler Technologies, told customers Wednesday that an unknown intruder broke into its phone and information technology systems.
Sep 24, 2020
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Consumer & Gadgets
Data-trackers turn from cookies to phone sensors
Lou Montulli and the late Ruth Wakefield share a common bond. Sort of. Ruth invented the chocolate chip cookie, which has fueled many programmers through long trying hours into the evening testing code and tracking down bugs. ...
Sep 21, 2020 report
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Security
Researchers discover cyber vulnerabilities affecting bluetooth based medical devices
Internet-of-Things (IoT) such as smart home locks and medical devices, depend largely on Bluetooth low energy (BLE) technology to function and connect across other devices with reduced energy consumption. As these devices ...
Sep 21, 2020
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Security
APT41, the China-based hacking operation spanning the world
A global hacking collective known as APT41 has been accused by US authorities of targeting company servers for ransom, compromising government networks and spying on Hong Kong activists.
Sep 18, 2020
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Security
German hospital hacked, patient taken to another city dies
German authorities said Thursday that an apparently misdirected ransomware attack caused the failure of IT systems at a major hospital in Duesseldorf, and a woman who needed urgent admission died after she had to be taken ...
Sep 18, 2020
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Security
New tool helps IT staff see why users click on fraudulent emails
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a new tool called the Phish Scale that could help organizations better train their employees to avoid a particularly dangerous form of ...
Sep 17, 2020
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Security
A fingerprint for the Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) consists of billions of sensors and other devices connected to each other via internet, all of which need to be protected against hackers with malicious purposes. A low-cost and energy efficient ...
Sep 17, 2020
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Security
Report: Hackers aimed at manufacturing firms during pandemic
In the first six months of the year, as most of the world shut down because of COVID-19 and workers everywhere shifted to working remotely, online criminals and state-backed hackers got busy breaking into computer networks, ...
Sep 16, 2020
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Security
We need a code to protect our online privacy and wipe out 'dark patterns' in digital design
A digital building code is needed to help designers better protect the privacy of people when they use online platforms and websites.
Sep 16, 2020
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Security
US announces charges against Chinese, Malaysian hackers
The US Justice Department on Wednesday announced charges against five Chinese nationals and two Malaysians who ran global hacking operations for at least six years to steal identities and video game technology, plant ransomware, ...
Sep 16, 2020
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Internet
Zerologon: Microsoft addressing severe network exploit
A Dutch security firm reported last week that it uncovered a severe Windows vulnerability last month that allowed hackers to take over network administrator privileges with a single click.
Sep 15, 2020 report
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