Microsoft SharePoint servers are under attack because of a major security flaw
Microsoft SharePoint servers are under attack because of a major security flaw Hackers have exploited vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s SharePoint software, placing tens of thousands of on-premises servers used by global businesses and agencies at risk. Microsoft issued an alert on Saturday disclosing that it was aware of “active attacks,” and that it was working to […]
UK wants to weasel out of demand for Apple encryption back door
UK wants to weasel out of demand for Apple encryption back door The UK government is reportedly set to back down from its battle with Apple to obtain back door access to secure user data protected by the company’s iCloud encryption. Victory hasn’t come through the courts, or government figures changing their minds on privacy […]
Ring reintroduces video sharing with police
Ring reintroduces video sharing with police Ring has once again started letting police request footage from users. Axon, a law enforcement technology company and maker of TASER, announced in April that it’s partnering with Ring to allow customers to share “relevant video with law enforcement to help solve crimes faster and safeguard neighborhoods,” as spotted […]
ICEBlock isn’t ‘completely anonymous’
ICEBlock isn't 'completely anonymous' ICEBlock isn’t ‘completely anonymous’ The developer of ICEBlock, an iOS app for anonymously reporting sightings of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials, promises that it “ensures user privacy by storing no personal data.” But that claim has come under scrutiny. ICEBlock creator Joshua Aaron has been accused of making false […]
The Columbia hack is a much bigger deal than Mamdani’s college application
The Columbia hack is a much bigger deal than Mamdani's college application The Columbia hack is a much bigger deal than Mamdani’s college application On June 24th, Columbia University experienced an hourslong system-wide outage. Its internal email service went down. Students couldn’t log in to the platform where professors post assignments and course materials. Library […]
Activision pulls Call of Duty game after PC players are hacked
Activision pulls Call of Duty game after PC players are hacked Call of Duty: WWII is currently unavailable through the Microsoft Store. | Image: Activision Activision has taken one of its Call of Duty games down from the Microsoft Store and PC version of Game Pass, reportedly because multiple PC players had their computers compromised […]
AT&T now lets you lock down your account to prevent SIM swapping attacks
AT&T now lets you lock down your account to prevent SIM swapping attacks AT&T is launching a new Account Lock feature that’s designed to protect wireless users against SIM swapping attacks. The feature, which you can enable from the myAT&T app, prevents unauthorized changes to your account, like phone number transfers, SIM card changes, and […]
Tinder’s mandatory facial recognition check comes to the US
Tinder's mandatory facial recognition check comes to the US Tinder’s mandatory facial recognition check comes to the US Tinder is trialing mandatory facial recognition security features in the US to verify profiles and crack down on impersonation and fake accounts. New users in California are now required to provide a biometric “Face Check” scan to […]
Hundreds of Brother printer models have an unpatchable security flaw
Hundreds of Brother printer models have an unpatchable security flaw Serious security flaws have been found in hundreds of Brother printer models that could allow attackers to remotely access devices that are still using default passwords. Eight new vulnerabilities, one of which cannot be fixed by patching the firmware, were discovered in 689 kinds of […]
How vulnerable is critical infrastructure to cyberattack in the US?
How vulnerable is critical infrastructure to cyberattack in the US? Our water, health, and energy systems are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattack. Now, when tensions escalate – like when the US bombed nuclear facilities in Iran this month – the safety of these systems becomes of paramount concern. If conflict erupts, we can expect it to […]