Google’s Ultra-Secure Chip, a Facebook Facelift, and More
Credit to Author: Alex Baker-Whitcomb| Date: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 23:11:29 +0000
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Report: The Government and Tech Need to Cooperate on AI
Credit to Author: Tom Simonite| Date: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 12:00:00 +0000
It also warns that AI-enhanced national security apparatus like autonomous weapons and surveillance systems will raise ethical questions.
Read MoreApple updates its privacy pages; you should take a look
Credit to Author: Jonny Evans| Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 06:01:00 -0800
Apple has updated its privacy website and published several white papers explaining its approach to the issue and how its products protect your privacy.
Apple offers more information than ever
The updated website delivers much more information now, with a broad overview of what the company is doing. It details features and controls as well as the company’s privacy policy and transparency report.
The site also offers a selection of understandable white papers that explain how privacy controls work in Safari, Location Services, Photos and Sign-in With Apple. These contain a large amount of information on Apple and its services.
Boeing's insecure networks threaten security and safety
Aircraft manufacturer Boeing's insecure networks leave the company–and potentially its aircraft–at risk of exploitation. Security researcher Chris Kubecka uncovered these threats in April, and new reporting by CSO's J.M. Porup reveals little has been done to patch these vulnerabilities. They both join Juliet to discuss how Kubecka discovered this information and what it means for national security and passenger safety.
Apple updates its privacy pages, and you should take a look
Credit to Author: Jonny Evans| Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 06:01:00 -0800
Apple has updated its Privacy website and published several white papers explaining its approach to the topic and how its products protect your privacy.
Apple is offering more information than ever
The updated website delivers much more information than before with a broad overview of what the company is doing. It includes pages detailing features and controls as well as its privacy policy and transparency report.
The site also offers a selection of approachable white papers that explain how the privacy controls in Safari, Location Services, Photos and Sign-in With Apple work. These contain a huge amount of information on Apple and its services.
Boeing's unsecure networks threaten security and safety
Aircraft manufacturer Boeing's unsecure networks leave the company–and potentially its aircraft–at risk of exploitation. Security researcher Chris Kubecka uncovered these threats in April, and new reporting by CSO's J.M. Porup reveals little has been done to patch these vulnerabilities. They both join Juliet to discuss how Kubecka discovered this information and what it means for national security and passenger safety.
Microsoft Intune can now block unauthorized BYOD hardware
Credit to Author: Lucas Mearian| Date: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 12:24:00 -0800
Microsoft has integrated third-party mobile threat defense (MTD) software with its Intune unified endpoint management (UEM) platform, enabling corporate systems to detect when an employee’s unenrolled, smartphone or tablet has an app potentially infected by malware.
The new Intune capability is particularly useful for companies with bring-your-own device (BYOD) policies in that it can block access to enterprise systems on devices flagged by the MTD software.
The mobile threat detection feature on Intune will initially allow it to work with software from Lookout for Work, Better Mobile and Zimperium. “In future, we expect other partners to add support for this integration,” Microsoft said via a Monday blog post released during its Ignite conference.
Anti-Deepfake Law in California Is Far Too Feeble
Credit to Author: Brandie M. Nonnecke| Date: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 14:00:00 +0000
Opinion: While well intentioned, the law has too many loopholes for malicious actors and puts too little responsibility on platforms.
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