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Experts Weigh In on Cybersecurity Risks of Capitol-Like Attacks
2021-01-10 11:52

In addition to the physical documents and laptops that some protesters removed from the Capitol, cybersecurity experts have raised concerns about what they may have or could have also done with the computers left inside the building. SecurityWeek has reached out to several experts, asking them what prevention and response strategies and policies they would implement if they were in charge of cybersecurity at such an organization.

Week in review: Fileless malware, key risk areas in 2021, Patch Tuesday forecast
2021-01-10 09:00

January 2021 Patch Tuesday forecast: New focus on security and software development2020 is in the rearview mirror and most of us can't get away fast enough. Review: Code42 Incydr - SaaS data risk detection and responseIncydr is Code42's new SaaS data risk detection and response solution, which enables security teams to mitigate file exposure and exfiltration risk without disrupting legitimate collaboration.

Apple removed Parler from the App Store for inciting violence
2021-01-09 20:27

Apple has removed the Parler social network app from the App Store for violating policies, including not providing an updated moderation plan or an updated app with objectionable content removed. "To ensure there is no interruption of the availability of your app on the App Store, please submit an update and the requested moderation improvement plan within 24 hours of the date of this message. If we do not receive an update compliant with the App Store Review Guidelines and the requested moderation improvement plan in writing within 24 hours, your app will be removed from the App Store," Apple warned in the email.

How to remove background microphone noise in Windows, Mac, Linux
2021-01-09 14:47

The good news is that software exists that can automatically mute your microphone while typing or suppress background noise so that others are not annoyed by the sound of your keyboard. If you commonly talk while typing, are using Windows, or want to suppress all background noise, background noise suppression apps are a better solution.

These apps automute your microphone when typing
2021-01-09 14:47

The good news is that software exists that can automatically mute your microphone while typing or suppress background noise so that others are not annoyed by the sound of your keyboard. If you commonly talk while typing, are using Windows, or want to suppress all background noise, background noise suppression apps are a better solution.

Windows 10 Sun Valley: Everything you need to know
2021-01-09 14:20

Microsoft is believed to be working on a major Windows 10 update codenamed "Sun Valley" and "Windows 10++". Internal documents and job listing describe the Windows 10 feature upgrade as "Reinvigorating" and "Sweeping" revamp of the visual interface. Windows 10 Sun Valley update is built on top of the Fluent Design, which means Fluent Design is not going away.

Hacker used ransomware to lock victims in their IoT chastity belt
2021-01-09 10:24

Following the disclosure, an attacker started targeting Qiui Cellmate mobile app users who controlled the smart toy and locked the chastity device. Victims were asked to pay 0.02 bitcoins, around $270 at the time of the attacks.

ChastityLock ransomware targeted men's Bluetooth chastity belt
2021-01-09 10:24

Following the disclosure, an attacker started targeting Qiui Cellmate mobile app users who controlled the smart toy and locked the chastity device. Victims were asked to pay 0.02 bitcoins, around $270 at the time of the attacks.

Space Force joins US Intelligence Community to secure outer space
2021-01-09 08:00

Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe announced that the US Space Force is the ninth Department of Defense component to join the US Intelligence Community. "Today, we took action to elevate space intelligence missions, tradecraft, and collaboration to ensure the success of the Space Force, the Intelligence Community, and ultimately our National Security," Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. Raymond said.

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Google bans Parler app from Play Store for threats of violence
2021-01-08 23:01

Google has banned the conservative social networking app Parler from the Google Play Store for not removing posts that incite violence in the US. In a statement to BleepingComputer, Google stated that Parler was removed after repeated violations of policies that require Google Play apps to moderate user-generated content. Google Play Store policies require apps that display user-generated content to moderate and remove content that violates Google's policies, including threats of violence and harassment.