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iPhone Hacks May Be Linked to Broader China Spying
2019-09-04 12:48

Volexity Says Websites Related to Muslim Group Hit By Android ExploitsAn extraordinary iPhone hacking campaign revealed by Google last week may be linked to other Android spying campaigns focused...

Twitter CEO Hack Highlights Dangers of 'SIM Swap' Fraud
2019-09-04 12:36

Even with considerable security precautions in place, Twitter chief executive Jack Dorsey became the victim of an embarrassing compromise when attackers took control of his account on the platform...

MITRE ATT@CK Used for Cybersecurity Skills Development
2019-09-04 12:35

By Mapping Skills and Training to MITRE ATT@CK, Skill Levels Can be Visualized in Real-Time read more

Code Execution Flaws Found in EZAutomation PLC, HMI Software
2019-09-04 12:29

Researchers discovered that two pieces of software made by U.S.-based industrial automation solutions provider EZAutomation are affected by potentially serious vulnerabilities that can be...

Red flag: Home Office inks £45m border tech extension with IBM
2019-09-04 11:31

After 15 years, Semaphore DB that flags up persons of interest goes into extra (Brexit) time The Home Office has inked a £45m 33-month contract extension with IBM for its creaking Semaphore border...

Huawei Accuses US of Cyberattacks, Coercing Employees
2019-09-04 11:27

Chinese telecom equipment maker Huawei accused U.S. authorities on Wednesday of attempting to break into its information systems and of trying to coerce its employees to gather information on the...

Credit Card Privacy
2019-09-04 11:22

Good article in the Washington Post on all the surveillance associated with credit card use....

QR codes need security revamp, says creator
2019-09-04 10:57

QR codes have been around since 1994, but their creator is worried. They need a security update, he says.

YouTube reportedly to be fined up to $200m over COPPA investigation
2019-09-04 10:07

It's a gnat bite, critics say: The FTC's reported fine would be worth about two to three months of YouTube ad revenue.

EFF and Mozilla scold Venmo over app’s privacy failings
2019-09-04 09:34

The tense stand-off between privacy campaigners and the popular mobile payment app Venmo has taken another turn for the worse.