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August 12, 2019 admin

A week in security (August 5 – 11)

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 15:38:31 +0000

The latest cybersecurity news for the week of August 5–11. We touch on problematic backdoors, the grim possibility of the Internet of Thoughts, and smart home improvement. We also released a retrospective report on ransomware.

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A week in security

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August 12, 2019 admin

Facial recognition technology: force for good or privacy threat?

Credit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 15:00:00 +0000

It seems facial recognition technology, as technology so often does, has raced far ahead of our ability to define its ethical use. We take a hard look at major concerns brewing in cities around the world.

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Privacy

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Kaspersky Security

August 12, 2019 admin

Selfie hunting: Think twice before confirming your identity

Credit to Author: Leonid Grustniy| Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 11:51:00 +0000

Scammers are interested in your photos with ID cards. We explain why and how to stay protected.

August 11, 2019 admin

Watch a Drone Take Over a Nearby Smart TV

Credit to Author: Andy Greenberg| Date: Sun, 11 Aug 2019 18:00:00 +0000

Smart TVs continue to look dumber by the day.

August 11, 2019 admin

Hackers Could Decrypt Your GSM Phone Calls

Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman| Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2019 20:05:00 +0000

Researchers have discovered a flaw in the GSM standard used by AT&T and T-Mobile that would allow hackers to listen in.

August 10, 2019 admin

A Remote-Start App Exposed Thousands of Cars to Hackers

Credit to Author: Andy Greenberg| Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2019 18:50:00 +0000

The bugs could have let an industrious hacker locate cars, unlock them, and start them up from anywhere with an internet connection.

August 10, 2019 admin

Big Tech Needs to Use Hazardous Materials Warnings

Credit to Author: Stephen Nowicki| Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2019 13:00:00 +0000

Opinion: Tech users don’t have time to read novel-length terms of service. Give them a danger icon that tells them their personal risk.

August 10, 2019 admin

Election Systems Are Even More Vulnerable Than We Thought

Credit to Author: Louise Matsakis| Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2019 13:00:00 +0000

Black Hat and Defcon are underway in Vegas, WhatsApp flaws allow hackers to alter messages, and more of this week’s top security news.