The good news is that Facebook updated Instagram’s server-side defences automatically, so you don’t have to do anything to fix this one.
Monthly Archives: July 2019
Bust the password for an air-gapped machine – with its keyboard LEDs
Researchers have developed a technique for reading data from air-gapped PCs using LEDs. Cue dynamic hacker music now!
Apple quietly removes Zoom’s hidden web server from Macs
In the latest twist in the saga of the web-conferencing app, Apple has issued a ‘silent’ update removing Zoom’s hidden web server from Macs.
FCC underwhelmed by carriers’ sluggish robocall efforts
The FCC in June called for carriers to provide free, default robocall blocking services. One month later, plans are “far from clear.”
Ransomware attackers, US mayors say you should go jump in a lake
The US Conference of Mayors has unanimously adopted a resolution not to pay any more ransoms to hackers.
In memoriam – Corby Corbató, MIT computer science pioneer, dies at 93
Fernando José Corbató, Turing Award winner, computer scientist extraordinaire, MIT computer lab pioneer, RIP.
IT pros: we’re understaffed, under-resourced and under pressure
Increasingly complex attacks coupled with a shortage in skills and budget are worrying IT managers across the globe.
Hey, Google, why are your contractors listening to me?
Humans are listening to our recordings – some made by mistake – to improve speech recognition. But they’re not as anonymous as Google says.
Windows 7 users upset by unwanted Patch Tuesday telemetry
This is either a minor controversy blown out of proportion, or the latest example of Microsoft’s disregard for its users’ wishes.
Apple Watch’s Walkie-Talkie app goes radio silent due to vulnerability
Apple disabled the app after somebody reported a bug – not exploited yet – that could allow an eavesdropper to listen in on another iPhone.