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The US Army uses facial recognition to train AI. Now, it needs to protect it
As facial recognition use ramps up despite its controversy, the technology is being applied in the military realm.
Magecart gang arrested in Indonesia
First-ever arrest of a Magecart hacker gang.
The Chrome Web Store is currently facing a wave of fraudulent transactions
Google temporarily suspends publishing and updating of paid Chrome extensions following a spike in fraudulent transactions.
Mozilla has banned nearly 200 malicious Firefox add-ons over the last two weeks
Mozilla's security staff is cracking down on malicious Firefox add-ons.
Trend Micro antivirus zero-day used in Mitsubishi Electric hack
Hackers exploited a Trend Micro OfficeScan zero-day to plant malicious files on Mitsubishi Electric servers.
Class-action lawsuit filed against controversial Clearview AI startup
Plaintiffs claim New York startup broke Illinois privacy laws regarding the use of residents' biometrics data.
Hackers target unpatched Citrix servers to deploy ransomware
REvil ransomware gang has been spotted abusing Citrix bug to infect victims.
Privacy worries cited as possible reason for DNA test firm 23andMe's sales downturn
It may be no surprise considering US law enforcement was recently granted permission to plunder DNA databases.
Police are about to deploy 'privacy destroying' facial recognition cameras across London
The capital's Metropolitan Police say the technology will help fight crime - but critics warn that the scheme amounts to oppressive surveillance.
This simple malware still plagues one in 10 Mac users
This threat might be relatively basic, but it is still a headache for many Mac users.
The Doomsday Clock just moved closer to midnight again. Tech is getting some of the blame.
Information warfare, deep fakes and AI are all adding to the risk of catastrophe, scientists warn.
Citrix releases new patches to plug critical server vulnerability
Additional versions of Citrix ADC and Citrix Gateway can now be protected against the severe security issue.
Owner of stolen data marketplace Cardplanet pleads guilty
The trading post was a hotbed of stolen US credit card information.
Singapore orders Malaysia site blocked under online falsehoods law
Operated by Lawyers for Liberty, the website appears to have been blocked in Singapore following an order issued after the human rights group failed to comply with a previous correction directive. The group has sued the Singapore government over the order.
Sonos CEO apologises but will not provide software updates for legacy products
At the same time, he pledged to provide bug fixes and security patches for 'as long as possible'.
The most dangerous iOS, Android malware and smartphone vulnerabilities of 2019
Malware which resists removal to covert spying on locked smartphones -- mobile threats are becoming more complex and dangerous with each year that passes.
The biggest Internet of Things, smart home hacks of 2019
Attackers targeted everything from gas pumps to your smart TV this year.
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 .
Microsoft's customer support database was exposed for almost a month
Five servers storing customer support analytics were accidentally exposed online in December 2019.
How was Bezos phone hacked? Probably using Pegasus-3 spyware
Bezos hack connected to Khashoggi murder and The Washington Post's subsequent media coverage.
Cybersecurity: How hackers exploit unprotected systems
Researchers set up a honeypot to monitor what cyber criminals are doing when they target industrial environments - and found that hackers are going after factories in large numbers.
Password management service LastPass fixes outage it said it did not have
LastPass issue appears to impact users with accounts dating back to 2014 and earlier.
Largest leak of Telnet credentials posted online
Hacker leaks passwords for more than 500,000 servers, routers, and IoT devices.
US and China officially sign phase one of trade deal
Deal sees China committing to stopping the forced transfers, intellectual property theft, counterfeiting, and piracy of US technology.
Google removes WhatsGap from app store
The search engine giant claims the 'sensitive content' on WhatsGap violated the company's content policy.
Paradise ransomware victims get updated decryption tool
They can now retrieve even more encrypted files because researchers have updated the free decryption tool.
Windows 7 end of life: These are the security risks of running Microsoft's operating system now it's no longer supported
Windows 7 has received its last update from Microsoft - and now those who don't upgrade to a newer OS are at risk of falling victim to new attacks. Danny Palmer explains what to do to stay safe. Read more: https://zd.net/2uoAFIM
Proof-of-concept for exploiting Microsoft-NSA crypto bug available online
Two proof-of-concept exploits published for the CurveBall (CVE-2020-0601) vulnerability.
Time to replace the old guard: Why Google Authenticator has to go
Google Authenticator is the granddaddy of two-factor authentication apps, but it's old and has some severe downsides.
'Fleeceware' apps charge you despite having deleted them from the phone
More than 600 million users installed Android 'fleeceware' apps from the Play Store.
Microsoft: NSA-reported crypto bug is as bad as it gets
Fixes were released as part of the Microsoft's January 2020 Patch Tuesday.
Phishing: New Emotet campaign creates fresh risk to your data
Researchers identify a new Emotet campaign that is distributing phishing emails - and malware - to targets across the globe.
Study says Grindr, OkCupid, and Tinder breach GDPR
The researchers behind the study have also filed a complaint asking for Norwegian regulators to start an investigation against the dating service.
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Hacker leaks passwords for more than 500,000 servers, routers, and IoT devices
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Thousands of hacked Disney+ accounts are already for sale on hacking forums
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Hundreds of millions of cable modems are vulnerable to new Cable Haunt vulnerability
