Transatlantic Cable podcast, episode 95
Credit to Author: Jeffrey Esposito| Date: Tue, 04 Jun 2019 10:41:47 +0000
Dave and Jeff discuss a number of issues ranging from backdooring encrypted chats to POS malware and more.
Read moreTransatlantic Cable podcast, episode 93
Credit to Author: Jeffrey Esposito| Date: Thu, 23 May 2019 15:54:19 +0000
Dave and Jeff tackle the latest Facebook allegations, TrickBot causing a day off of school, 5G hang-ups in the UK, and more.
Read moreA week in security (May 13 – 19)
Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 20 May 2019 15:57:29 +0000
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| A roundup of security news from May 13–19, including ransomware attacks on the upswing, website hacking, pseudo-VPNs, bloatware, and more.
Categories: Tags: Androidbloatwarebreachescrysis ransomwareDDos attackdharmahackinghealthcare cybersecuritymdsMeltdownmicrosoftransomwareserver vulnerabilitiesSpectretyposquattingvpnvulnerabilitieswhatsapp |
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Read moreWhatsApp fix goes live after targeted attack on human rights lawyer
Credit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Tue, 14 May 2019 16:46:21 +0000
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| A fix was rolled out for a WhatsApp vulnerability, which was used to inject spyware into mobile devices and target a human rights lawyer.
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Read moreOne call on WhatsApp is enough to establish surveillance
Credit to Author: Alex Perekalin| Date: Tue, 14 May 2019 12:27:07 +0000
A newly discovered vulnerability allows hackers to eavesdrop on WhatsApp users, read their chats, and install spyware just by calling them. Update the app now!
Read moreThe top six takeaways for corporate data privacy compliance
Credit to Author: David Ruiz| Date: Fri, 03 May 2019 15:00:00 +0000
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| Here are Labs’ top six takeaways from our data privacy and cybersecurity law series on corporate data privacy compliance. From emerging startups to burgeoning enterprises, these rules help not just with legal liability, but also user trust.
Categories: Tags: AppleCalifornia Online Privacy Protection Actcybersecurity lawcybersecurity lawsdata breach notificationdata breach notification lawData privacydata privacy compliancedata privacy lawdata privacy lawsdata privacy legislationgdprGeneral Data Protection RegulationHelix DNAmozillaonline privacypersonal datapersonal informationpersonally identifiable informationprivacy policyprotonmailsignalUberuser privacywhatsapp |
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Read moreConsumers have few legal options for protecting privacy
Credit to Author: David Ruiz| Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2019 17:03:20 +0000
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| Amidst never-ending headlines about data breaches, data misuse, and opaque data-sharing agreements from major companies, users have few legal options to actually protect their privacy in court. Instead, they rely on technology.
Categories: Tags: ACLUAppleconsumer privacycorporate surveillanceData privacydeceitful business practicesdigital privacyDNA testingEFFHelix DNAmozillaprivacyprivacy policyPrivacy Rights Clearinghousesignalunfair business practiceswhatsapp |
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Read moreFacebook’s history betrays its privacy pivot
Credit to Author: David Ruiz| Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 15:00:00 +0000
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Read moreA week in security (February 4 – 8)
Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2019 17:05:33 +0000
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| A roundup of security news from February 4 – 8, including Facebook’s secure messaging integration, Google’s changes to URLs, a scam involving the Kindle store and John Wick, and more.
Categories: Tags: amazonAppleAT&TAustraliabitcoinbounty hunterscryptocurrencycryptographycybersecurityDo Not TrackebooksfacebookGoogleInstagraminternetJeff BezosJohn wickkindlemessengersafarisecure messagingSprintT-MobileURLswhatsappZcashzero day |
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Read moreMerging Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram: a technical, reputational hurdle
Credit to Author: davidruiz| Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2019 16:53:35 +0000
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| Facebook’s plan to integrate secure messaging across Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram will demand technical know-how and a fierce commitment to user privacy.
Categories: Tags: Appleencryptionend-to-end encryptionfacebookFacebook MessengerInstagrammessaging servicesmessengersignalwhatsapp |
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Read moreWhatsApp and Facebook ticket giveaways: viral fraud
Credit to Author: John Snow| Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2019 11:19:37 +0000
WhatsApp and Facebook are swimming in links to ticket giveaways for fun fairs and airlines. Don’t get excited though, the tickets are fake.
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