Security News

Microsoft Edge tests fix for DNS-over-HTTPS performance issues
2021-03-20 16:44

Microsoft is testing a fix for performance issues in Microsoft Edge's DNS-over-HTTPS feature and has once again enabled a list of suggested DoH servers. DNS-over-HTTPS allows DNS resolution to be performed over an encrypted HTTPS connection rather than through normal plain text DNS lookups.

How to use Google's 'Chrome Labs' to test new browser features
2021-03-07 18:43

Google has added a new feature to Google Chrome Canary that makes it easier for users to test new hidden features under development. When Google creates a new browser feature, it is first tested in Google Chrome Canary and Google Chrome Beta.

Google's Chrome Labs makes it easier to test new browser features
2021-03-07 18:43

Google has added a new feature to Google Chrome Canary that makes it easier for users to test new hidden features under development. When Google creates a new browser feature, it is first tested in Google Chrome Canary and Google Chrome Beta.

Google Cloud Certifications — Get Prep Courses and Practice Tests at 95% Discount
2021-03-05 03:23

As cloud computing continues to grow, Google Cloud is quickly becoming one of the most popular solutions. The Google Cloud Certifications Practice Tests + Courses Bundle helps you get certified faster, with 43 hours of video content and over 1,000 practice questions.

Health Website Leaks 8 Million COVID-19 Test Results
2021-02-25 17:34

Another human-related error - this time a flaw in a health department website in the state of Bengal, India - has exposed the confidential results of COVID-19 tests as well as personally identifying information for an entire geographic region's population. Test results related to more than 8 million people potentially were exposed before the agency fixed the error, according to a security researcher.

Over 8 million COVID-19 test results leaked online
2021-02-25 02:00

Millions of COVID-19 test reports were found to be publicly accessible due to flawed online system implementation. The leak, comprising over 8 million COVID-19 test results, has been attributed to the Health and Welfare Department of West Bengal, India.

IAR Build Tools for Linux now supported by Parasoft C/C++test
2021-01-19 01:15

Parasoft announced its C/C++test update to support IAR Systems' build tools for Linux for Arm. IAR Build Tools for Linux inspired the update of Parasoft's unified testing solution for C/C++test software development.

(ISC)² offers online proctoring pilot test for CISSP and other cybersecurity certifications
2021-01-13 02:45

announced it will offer an online proctoring pilot test for its entire portfolio of cybersecurity certifications, including the renowned CISSP. Administered exclusively through Pearson VUE, this pilot program will assess the viability and future availability of online proctoring for² certification examinations. "In the wake of COVID-19,² has spent considerable time and effort to ensure the integrity of our exam process while taking into consideration that many candidates are facing extraordinary uncertainty and restrictions due to the pandemic," said Dr. Casey Marks, chief product officer and vice president,².

Advancement of 5G and IoT tech to help the electronic test and measurement market
2021-01-08 04:30

The advancement of 5G and the implementation of IoT technology will help the global electronic test and measurement market reach $18.94 billion by 2025, despite a slight decline of 0.7% due to COVID-19, Frost & Sullivan predicts. Use of connected electronic devices expected to grow.

Indian government sites leaking patient COVID-19 test results
2021-01-05 04:45

Websites of multiple Indian government departments, including national health and welfare agencies, are leaking COVID-19 lab test results for thousands of patients online. This week, while searching for a means to obtain COVID-19 test results online, I accidentally came across what looked like exposed COVID-19 test results for thousands of patients.