The security issue of the week has arrived in iOS and OS X, and it’s attracted a funky name already. The researchers called it XARA, but others had different ideas, and dubbed it “CORED.” As in “Apple CORED.”
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FBI investigates Cardinals for breaking into Astros’ database in baseball data theft
The FBI is investigating one of the best baseball teams in the US after it allegedly broke into a database belonging to one of the worst.
Police break up romance scam gang that fleeced women of $1.5 million
York Regional Police in Canada this week announced the arrest of nine men who allegedly targeted women on dating websites, and conned seven victims out of a total of $1.5 million. The romance scammer’s outward demonstrations of love must conceal a dark heart …
News sites can be held responsible for user comments
Online news site Delfi can be fined for comments left by anonymous readers, ruled the European Court of Human Rights. 
Google launches Android bug bounty program
After paying out $1.5 million to security researchers last year, Google now offers cash to Android bug hunters.
Samsung keyboard app could let a crook crack your phone
A presenter at BlackHat London has some bad news for you: the keyboard app built in to your Samsung phone may leave you open to attack. Paul Ducklin explains and offers some advice…
Bing arrives better late than never to the encryption party
Bing, the perennial web search bridesmaid is finally going to encrypt your search data by default.
Privacy groups walk out of US talks on facial recognition guidelines
Not a single industry representative would agree on the most basic premise: that targets of facial recognition should opt in before companies identify them.
Swearing on WhatsApp in UAE could result in a fine, jail time or deportation
Rageaholics, beware: the country’s passed laws against swearing, be it online or in person, and that includes F-you emojis.
Facebook introduces “Moments” – supposedly a safer way to share photos
Unlike Facebook’s “Photo Sync” feature, Moments is a separate photo app that doesn’t upload anything until you tell it to. Paul Ducklin wonders how much safer you’ll be from over-sharing your pics…