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Tag Archives: Security threats
Officials raise alarm about Chinese hacking
Officials pointed to ongoing threats against US institutions, painting a dire picture of hacking efforts to support Chinese economic goals.
FBI director warns of sustained Russian disinformation threat
Russia is still using social media in a sustained campaign to dabble in US affairs, according to FBI director Chris Wray.
Frustrated author cybersquats novelist’s website
If you visit the website of renowned Canadian novelist Patrick deWitt today, you’ll see a surprising message. “THIS IS NOT PATRICK DEWITT”, it says.
Researchers transmit data covertly by altering screen brightness
Researchers have retrieved data from a disconnected computer by altering its LCD’s pixel density just enough for a camera to pick it up.
Cybercrooks busted for multimillion-dollar identity fraud
Organizations were attacked for employees’ data, including names, addresses and birthdates used to set up hundreds of bank accounts.
Update now – WhatsApp flaw gave attackers access to local files
The flaw affecting WhatsApp’s desktop client when it’s paired with the iPhone app allowed attackers access to local file systems.
Google’s Chrome 80 clamps down on cookies and notification spam
Version 80 of the Chrome browser is out with some new features designed to save your security and your sanity.
Android pulls 24 ‘dangerous’ malware-filled apps from Play Store
The malware-infected apps used to harvest data and sign users up to premium services have been downloaded more than 382 million times.
Someone else may have your videos, Google tells users
As the well-worn internet saying goes – there is no cloud, it’s just someone else’s computer.