privacy – Page 71 – Computer Security Articles

Credit to Author: Kayla Matthews| Date: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 15:00:00 +0000

Smart home devices aren’t the most secure, but they do make life more convenient. How can those who’ve embraced smart home tech stay as secure as possible? Here are eight ways.

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Tags: 2fa alexa Google Home Internet of Things IoT privacy secure passwords smart device smart devices smart home assistant

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August 6, 2019 admin

Baldr vs The World: A SophosLabs report

Credit to Author: Albert Zsigovits| Date: Tue, 06 Aug 2019 13:00:15 +0000

A new stealer enjoys a wild ride, but is it a flash in the pan or a long term threat?<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sophos/dgdY/~4/fFTTXujJgXM” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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August 2, 2019 admin

Eavesdropping smartphones: Fact or fiction?

Credit to Author: Alexey Malanov| Date: Fri, 02 Aug 2019 09:17:06 +0000

Many swear phones secretly listen in through their built-in microphones. We investigate the claims — and offer other explanations for spookily precise mobile ads.

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July 29, 2019 admin

Mobile Menace Monday: Dark Android Q rises

Credit to Author: Gleb Malygin| Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2019 17:55:12 +0000

The Android Q operating system is being developed with privacy and security in mind. We take a look at both, examining new features intended for giving users better control of their devices and data.

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Tags: Android android Q beta AndroidQ app permissions apps Beta developer’s corner Google privacy security

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July 25, 2019 admin

Changing California’s privacy law: A snapshot at the support and opposition

Credit to Author: David Ruiz| Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 15:59:59 +0000

Before the California Senate returns from its summer recess, we look at the authors, supporters, opponents, and donors involved in an extended fight to change California’s privacy law, the California Consumer Privacy Act.

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Privacy

Tags: AB 1416 AB 1564 AB 25 AB 846 AB 873 ACLU of California amazon AT&T Autumn Burke Big Tech California Consumer Privacy Act CCPA deidentified Ed Chau EFF facebook Google Internet Association Jacqui Irwin Ken Cooley loyalty program Marc Berman microsoft personal information Privacy Rights Clearinghouse Senate Judiciary Committee Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson Technet

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July 24, 2019 admin

FaceApp scares point to larger data collection problems

Credit to Author: David Ruiz| Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 16:38:29 +0000

The blowback against FaceApp—for which data the company can collect and how it can use that data—is a bit overblown. Countless American companies do the exact same thing today.

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Privacy

Tags: Chuck Schumer end user license agreement FaceApp facial recognition government surveillance privacy policy russia terms of service

Security Sophos

July 23, 2019 admin

Your Android’s accelerometer could be used to eavesdrop on your calls

Credit to Author: Danny Bradbury| Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2019 10:13:08 +0000

Researchers have created an attack called Spearphone that uses the motion sensors in Android phones to listen to phone calls, interactions with your voice assistant, and more.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/XizfSFAizIQ” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>