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TPM-FAIL vulnerabilities impact TPM chips in desktops, laptops, servers
TPM-FAIL lets attackers steal private keys from TPMs. Attacks take from minutes to a few hours.
US Court rules travellers' phones and laptops cannot be searched arbitrarily
Any searches conducted at the US border without reasonable suspicion will now be a violation of the Fourth Amendment.
Microsoft's November 2019 Patch Tuesday arrives with a patch for an IE zero-day
The November 2019 Patch Tuesday fixes 74 vulnerabilities, of which 13 are rated "Critical."
Intel, Mozilla, Red Hat, and Fastly partner to make WebAssembly a cross-platform runtime
The Bytecode Alliance's main goal is to promote the use of security-hardened WebAssembly tools.
The /e/ Google-free, pro-privacy Android phone runs well -- for a beta
Hate Apple lock-in? Don't want to have Google looking over your shoulder? Then, you may want to consider installing the Google-free /e/ Android fork on your smartphone or even buying an /e/ powered phone.
Flaw in Intel PMx driver gives 'near-omnipotent control over a victim device'
Intel released an updated version of pmxdrvx64.sys and pmxdrv.sys; however, patching might take a while.
Intel's Cascade Lake CPUs impacted by new Zombieload v2 attack
Zombieload v2 impacts Intel CPUs released since 2013, if they support the Intel TSX instruction set.
Manual code review finds 35 vulnerabilities in 8 enclave SDKs
All issues have been privately reported and patches are available.
Twitter is asking for your help in the battle against deepfakes
Social media platforms are racing to fight the spread of fake content. Now Twitter is turning to its users for guidance on the best strategy to implement.
McAfee antivirus software impacted by code execution vulnerability
The severe security flaw can bypass self-defense mechanisms.
Jamf launches security analytics, visibility for Mac deployments
Jamf is adding visibility for CISOs by leveraging Apple's native security on the Mac and layering analytics and alerts on top.
Predictions 2020: Privacy and data ethics bring marketing to the boardroom
Regulations, consumer wariness, and the consequences of misbehavior will create a challenging landscape for B2C marketers and brands. Read our top privacy predictions.
This unusual new ransomware is going after servers
PureLocker ransomware appears to have links to some of the most prolific cyber criminal operations active in the world today.
'Abandoned sum' email scam goes retro
How many "abandoned sum" emails have you received? Hundreds if not thousands, if you've been online for a couple of decades. But the world must be running out of gullible email users, so the scam has gone retro: snail mail. Here's what it looks like.
Windows security: Have BlueKeep fears led to jump in patching? Nope
Reports about BlueKeep attacks dropping a coin miner haven't scared admins into patching faster.
The Nightmare in Silicon Valley: 8 horror technologies that should scare you to death
Every night is fright night with what can happen once these scary technologies take hold in ways that you may not have imagined.
Julia programming language, cloud computing, cybersecurity worries: Research round-up
All the facts and figures that matter to you and your business from the past month in technology news.
YubiKey 5Ci: USB-C and Lightning Security Key
The world’s first Lightning-compatible security key
10 Linux distros: From different to dangerous
One of the great benefits of Linux is the ability to roll your own. Throughout the years, individuals, organizations, and even nation states have done just that. In this gallery, we're going to showcase some of those distros. Be careful, though. You may not want to load these, or if you do, put them in isolated VMs. We're not kidding when we say they could be dangerous.
2019's tech, security, and authentication trends
We take a look at the top tech, cybersecurity, and authentication trends as revealed today by the Duo Security's 2019 Trusted Access Report, which includes data from 24 million devices, one million apps and services, and billions of authentications.
The world's most famous and dangerous APT (state-developed) malware
A list of the most dangerous, effective, and most well-known malware strains that have been developed by the cyber-security units of various countries' intelligence and military branches.
Best-paid tech jobs, malware warnings and shadow IT: Research round-up
All the facts and figures that matter to you and your business from the past month in technology news.
The Mac malware most likely to attack your PC this year
These are the 10 malware families used the most in new macOS attacks over 2019.
Is your phone listening to your conversations? Paranoid's guide to settings you can change
Are you suspicious about your phone? Have a look at these settings to put your mind at ease.
HackerOne's top 20 public bug bounty programs
These are the top 20 biggest, fastest, and most lucrative bounty programs on the HackerOne platform.
Top 10 iPhone privacy and security tips you should check today
Here are the top 10 tips for keeping the data on your iPhone safe from hackers and snoopers. Even if you are pretty confident in your security, it might be worth checking to make sure things are in good order.
How to protect your Google Account with the Advanced Protection Program
If you want to beef up the security on your Google Account, then the Advanced Protection Program those at risk of targeted attacks – such as journalists, activists, business leaders, and political campaign teams – is for you. Here's how to enable the Google Advanced Protection Program.
Inside a Google Titan Bluetooth security key
Disassembly of a Google Titan Bluetooth two-factor security key .
These are the worst hacks, cyberattacks, and data breaches of 2019 (so far)
2019 is already proving a fruitful year for hackers with millions of records stolen, medical data leaks, and credit card data theft.
Europol’s top hacking ring takedowns
European law enforcement has smashed everything from Dark Web marketplaces to ATM skimmer rings.
NBN to hire development teacher to mentor youngsters through cyber
The company's CSO has urged security leaders to look outside traditional places for procuring talent, including the local fish and chip shop, and at racetracks.
The Pentagon is trying to apply ethical rules to the use of killer robots
A draft document published last week by the DoD establishes guidelines for an ethical use of AI in warfare. ZDNet's Daphne Leprince-Ringuet wonders what's next? Read more: https://zd.net/34CuzBs
Key techniques used by malicious apps to trick Google Play
Cyberattackers are using a variety of tactics to stop Google spotting suspicious app behavior.
Under half of CISOs are ready to respond to a cyberattack
Only 49% of CISOs and other senior executives are fully confident that their organisation could deal with the fallout of a hacking incident or data breach right now, and most think the threat from cyberattacks will get worse.
This is how cyberattacks threaten the multi-billion dollar eSports industry
ZDNet's Danny Palmer explains competitive video gaming is big business - so now it's attracting the attention of cyber criminals and hackers. Read more: https://zd.net/34vuY92
Cybersecurity: How technology can affect your organization's goals
Dr. Larry Ponemon, chairman and founder of the Ponemon Institute, talks with Tonya Hall about the various technologies that could be keeping organizations from reaching their cybersecurity goals.
Blame YouTube's algorithms, not extreme content, for radicalizing users
ZDNet's Daphne Leprince-Ringuet says the real issue with YouTube is that its recommendation algorithms are built to push viewers to consume ever-more radical content, according to an ex-Google engineer. Read more: https://zd.net/324RkMX
Online extremism: It's not the content, it's the algorithm
To stop radicalization, the real solution is to make online platforms' recommendation algorithms more transparent.
Open database leaks travel logs of US government, military personnel
The US Department of Homeland Security has become embroiled in the leak.
Antitrust investigation: Why Google is in serious trouble
Google's case is similar to 19 years ago -- when Microsoft was found guilty of exclusionary conduct
Home Affairs to refresh providers of 5,500 video surveillance cameras
The department currently uses AXIS cameras, CISCO switches, and HP servers across 112 sites around Australia.
Firefox 70 lets users know which specific advertising firms are tracking them
Mozilla doubles down on privacy to counter confusing online third-party tracking consent forms.
Yes, Alexa and Google Home devices can still eavesdrop on your conversations
Exclusive: Amazon, Google fail to address security loopholes in Alexa and Home devices more than a year after first reports.
No silver bullet for online porn says Australian eSafety Commissioner
She said Australia should look to the successes and failures of the now-paused attempt by United Kingdom before introducing its own.
Mozilla strengthens Firefox against code injection attacks: This is how
Mozilla cleans up Firefox to cut risk of code injection attacks and deter use of a dangerous JavaScript function.
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