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Tag Archives: Security threats
Google adds Verified SMS and anti-spam feature to Messages app
If webmail, WhatsApp and IM are killing SMS, someone might want to tell Google – as it continues to add new features to its Messages app.
Weak account checks earn company $10.5 million privacy fine
The telecomms company violates the EU’s GDPR by allegedly failing to fully authenticate people phoning up to access their accounts.
Chrome 79 includes anti-phishing and hacked password protection
Version 79 of Chrome is out, and it promises to do a better job of protecting you against phishing sites and credential stuffing attacks.
December Patch Tuesday blunts WizardOpium attack chain
December 2019’s Patch Tuesday updates are, including a fix for the Windows flaw used in recently discovered WizardOpium attacks.
Apple iOS 13.3 is here, bringing support for keyfobby authentication
Bullet-proof authentication is just a tap away!
DoItForState domain name thief gets 14 years for pistol-whipping plot
He hired his cousin to break in, hold the rightful domain holder at gunpoint, and force a transfer to his own GoDaddy account.
FTC warns Christmas buyers that smart toys are a security risk
Thinking of giving a young person an internet-connected ‘smart’ toy this Christmas? You may want to think again.
Snatch ransomware pwns security using sneaky ‘safe mode’ reboot
The Sophos Managed Threat Response (MTR) team has warned the industry of a dangerous new ransomware trick.
EU releases its 5G conclusions
The Council of the European Union sent a memo summarizing its thoughts on the “need to mitigate security risks linked to 5G”.