It’s that time again. June’s patches for Android are here.
Monthly Archives: June 2019
Apple bans ads, third-party tracking in apps meant for kids
The new policy: Ditch third-party trackers in apps designed for youngsters, lest the app get booted out of the App Store.
ATM skimming crook behind bars after draining bank accounts for 2 years
A multi-state ATM card-skimming spree netted his gang over $800k from 531 people’s bank accounts.
Apple battles Facebook and Google with rival sign in service
Apple’s WWDC was full of surprises including a new feature designed to make signing up for websites more private: Sign In with Apple.
Synthetic clicks and the macOS flaw Apple can’t seem to fix
A researcher has found a way to abuse synthetic clicks in macOS “Catalina”, and it hasn’t even shipped yet.
GandCrab ransomware crooks to shut up shop
GandCrab’s creators are giving themselves a “well-deserved retirement” after extorting (they say) $2 billion.
US visa applicants required to hand over social media info
As of Friday, it’s no longer optional – the US is been asking for five years of social media information.
Apple sunsets iTunes
RIP iTunes, hello to the standalone Music, Podcasts and TV apps that are taking its place.
Your phone’s sensors could be used as a cookie you can’t delete
Researchers have found that a phone’s gyroscope, accelerometer and other sensors create a unique fingerprint.
New controversy erupts over Chrome ad blocking plans
Changes to extensions will limit the way that Chrome lets browsers block content – unless you’re an enterprise user.