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S2 Ep1: FaceApp, logic bombs and stranger danger – Naked Security Podcast
We’re finally back with Series 2 of the Naked Security Podcast. Listen now!
Facebook gets its wrist slapped $5b for fumbling our data, confirms FTC
The FTC initially wanted a fine worth tens of billions, plus potential jail time for execs.
New York City moves to protect citizens’ location data
New York City is considering a law that could stop cellphone carriers and smartphone app vendors from selling their location data.
You can probably be identified from your anonymized data
The idea of de-identifying data has been around for a while. However, a study published this week asserts that it’s even easier to re-identify information than we first thought.
Facebook admits to Messenger Kids security hole
A hole in the supposed closed-loop messaging system allowed children to join group chats with people their parents hadn’t approved.
SharePoint Online scam – sadly, phishing’s not dead
Not all phishes contain easily spotted errors or obviously dodgy web links – here’s how to stay safe…
Your Android’s accelerometer could be used to eavesdrop on your calls
Researchers have created an attack called Spearphone that uses the motion sensors in Android phones to listen to phone calls, interactions with your voice assistant, and more.
Chrome 76 blocks websites from detecting incognito mode
Ever bypassed a website paywall using a browser’s privacy mode? It was once a simple hack, however, it no longer works for most websites.
Hacked Bulgarian database reaches online forums
Data on millions of people stolen from the Bulgarian government has already popped up on hacker trading forums.