Hopefully it’s a COVID-19 version of what it did post-2016 elections, when it required verification of those buying political or issue ads.
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S2 Ep 40: Demonic printers, a sleazy stalker and 10 reasons to patch – Naked Security Podcast
This week we discuss a customer who went to Subway for a sandwich and left with a stalker, demon printers and the things you should patch now. I host the show this week with Sophos experts Mark Stockley, Paul Ducklin and Greg Iddon. Listen now! LISTEN NOW Click-and-drag on the soundwaves below to skip to […]
Scammers target COVID-19 CARES Act relief scheme
US states are being flooded by fraudulent unemployment applications in a scam run by a sophisticated cybergang.
Beware of emails with “horrible charts” about Covid-19
These charts aren’t “horrible” because of their coronavirus data – they’re horrible because they could let criminals conquer your computer.
Woman stalked by sandwich server via her COVID-19 contact tracing info
She wanted a sub, not Facebook, Instagram and SMS come-ons from the guy who served her and intercepted her contact-tracing details.
TikTok’s handling of child privacy gets another watchdog’s attention
Use of the kid-addicting, video-sharing app is exploding during lockdown, triggering yet another inquiry into how safe it is for young ones.
Fake news Facebook accounts used coronavirus to attract followers
In April, the company yanked 1,887 misleading accounts, pages and groups tied to eight influencer networks building fake engagement.
Coronavirus pandemic coincides with spike in online puppy scams
Got plenty of quaran-time to teach something to roll over? Be careful! Puppy lust is leading to broken hearts and emptied wallets.
COVID-19 prompts DHS warning to review Office 365 security
The DHS is urging users to secure Office 365 accounts after reporting security weaknesses in Microsoft’s online productivity service.
Coronavirus delays trial of alleged Russian hacker a third time
Justice has already been slow in this case, and the pandemic isn’t helping: His trial has been postponed for a third time.