Security

The worst results that a privacy check by Mozilla has ever produced. And it's not at all surprising that all the car manufacturers tested were criticized - some, fortunately, less so.

DARPA has released its deepfake detection tools developed in its Semantic Forensics program to counter AI threats. Nearly two dozen tools help detect deepfake photos and videos as well as AI-generated text and voice. Collaborative...

Households with August retrofit smart locks now have the convenient option of biometric access via the Yale Keypad Touch. The wireless keypad + fingerprint scanner helps the premium smart lock compete favourably with the latest of...

At $149.99, the Aqara U50 is officially the least expensive Apple Home Key smart lock around, taking over the entry-level place of the U100. Not only can the U50 be operated via voice commands, passwords, key cards and the mere ta...

Thieves in Los Angeles and Orange County, California are using hidden cameras to target unoccupied homes for theft. Wireless home security cameras can be knocked out with Wi-Fi jammers, but as homeowners smarten up and switch to w...

In the aftermath of a patent dispute, Motorola and Lenovo are no longer allowed to sell smartphones and laptops with WWAN modules. Although some targeted Lenovo laptops can still be acquired as long as existing stocks last, the br...

EZVIZ asserts that its latest pan/tilt (PT) outdoor Wi-Fi camera comes with double the security as it has double the lenses. Both of the H9c's cameras are rated for a resolution of 2K, although they have discrete zoom and wide-ang...

Microsoft has rolled out passkeys support to consumer accounts, joining an effort by major companies including Apple and Google to eliminate password use. The login method utilizes face, fingerprint, or pin authentication, typical...

The CEO of Pro Network Entities trafficking counterfeit Cisco networking equipment into America has been sentenced to merely 78 months in prison. Despite supplying hundreds of millions of dollars of fake, potentially compromised C...

Microsoft has officially acknowledged that the Windows security update for April could prevent the use of VPNs, affecting all versions of Windows 11, Windows 10 and Windows Server. While a fix is on the way, the only solution unti...

EZVIZ' latest video doorbell is its first to come with its own solar power for potentially always-on operation. The EP3x Pro is also rated to 'expand' its field of vision with dual cameras, and to keep the user alerted as to the a...

With a share of over 85% in the productivity software segment and more than 90% in the operating system market share currently in use with the federal agencies, Microsoft reigns supreme in the US. However, this makes it quite slug...

Of course, there are many automated processes on the Internet. Search engines like Google browse for new content. AI makes use of freely available knowledge. What is worrying, however, is the development of so-called bad bots.

A simple spelling error in the source code of the Telegram Messenger Windows application let attackers bypass a security warning. This enabled the automatic execution of Python scripts after clicking on a link disguised as a video...

The U.S. Department of Defense has proactively begun eliminating all Chinese battery energy storage system from use across all branches of the military, including the Navy, due foreign threat risks. China, Russia, and other countr...

Tech giant Google is restricting the range of functions of Google One, which is intended to ensure easy surfing with a high level of privacy protection, including protection in public WiFi networks, for example.

A recently discovered vulnerability in the Linux kernel could allow an attacker to gain root privileges. Exploits are available for several Linux distributions, but the vulnerability does not appear to be fully patched.

A Facebook page with 1.2 million followers claiming to offer free access to Midjourney AI got caught for pushing malware and infostealers. It, along with many other hacked pages doing the same thing with other generative AI tools,...

Bitdefender has detailed a serious vulnerability in LG WebOS v4 to v7 allowing hackers to gain root access on LG HDTVs and commercial signage monitors that use this operating system. Over 91,000 potentially vulnerable displays are...

After October 2025, when official support for Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system will end, those interested in continuing to use it will have to pay. The Extended Security Updates (ESU) support will not be cheap, starting at ...

The largest wireless carrier in the United States is currently investigating how the data of 73 million customers (current and former) has ended up on the dark web. While AT&T decided to go with a mass reset of account passcodes a...

A critical vulnerability has been discovered in the XZ compression tools, allowing remote access via SSH remote logins. Rolling Linux distributions are particularly affected, an update is already available.

OpenAI has previewed the ability of its Voice Engine technology to convincingly clone a person’s voice with a 15 second voice sample. The Engine can also transfer a person’s accent into other spoken languages while translating spe...

Released earlier this week, macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 is a minor security update that takes care of Java apps crashing, a problem that surfaced with version 14.4 of Apple's operating system, as well as the USB Hub-related issues that ca...

CheckMag Whereas Chrome 109, Opera 95 and most other Chromium-based Web browsers for Windows 7/8.1 got their last update in January 2023, Yandex 24.1.4 is built around Chromium 120 and is therefore a lot safer to use. One will have to chan...

KDE Plasma's Global Themes can run scripts in the background, which can run commands as a root user, including the infamous “sudo rm -rf" which wipes the user's root partition, causing significant data loss. KDE is aware of the is...

Security researchers have disclosed a vulnerability in three million Dormakaba Saflok RFID locks. After reading one keycard used on the premise, criminals can create a working keycard using a MIFARE Classic card, NFC hacking tool,...

Security researchers have uncovered a major security vulnerability affecting Apple’s M1 and M2 family of chips. Using a crafted attack, researchers were able to use what is known as a “side-channel” to access and decode security k...

Samsung's Electro-Mechanics division has developed the camera every auto manufacturer is going to want as part of their next-gen vehicles, according to the latest reports. The potentially crucial module is backed to last up to six...

To make life difficult for cyber criminals, Meta is restricting the screenshot function when using WhatsApp. However, the update has not yet arrived on all smartphones.

Two security experts hijack access to the car at the Tesla Supercharger and create their own key. Neither a lot of technology nor a lot of effort was required.

The Los Angeles Police Department is warning home owners to hard-wire their home security systems. Organized theft rings from Los Angeles and South America are utilizing Wi-Fi jammers to disable wireless security systems in second...

CheckMag The toothbrush botnet was one of those examples of the mainstream media fanning flames without the correct facts. However, the concept isn’t entirely unrealistic. Buying any connected device, particularly those from China, has the...

Aqara's upgrade to the U100 deadbolt has just launched on Kickstarter. The new smart lock U200 now sports a retrofit design and is compatible with Matter and Thread. Like its predecessor, it will soon support Apple Home Key, makin...

PVY has announced that its next e-bike, the Libon, will blend performance and endurance in a light-weight form-factor. It will do so via innovative dual battery technology, touted to give it up to ~160 miles of range. It is also p...

Anyone logging into the PlayStation Network on a Sony PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 no longer needs a password, as Sony now supports passkeys. This is intended to provide better protection for accounts and make the login process ...

Acemagic has commented on the preinstalled viruses on its own PC systems. Affected customers can have their devices exchanged or receive compensation, even if they keep the devices. The company has also announced several measures ...

Qualcomm has announced that it will bring its first ever "Automotive Grade" Wi-Fi 7 access point to MWC 2024. The new addition to the Snapdragon Auto Connectivity platform is thus touted to bring cutting-edge bandwidth, interferen...

Nokia has announced that its extended detection response (XDR) software for telecomms service provider and/or enterprise customers is to be augmented by generative AI. It will come in the form of an "assistant" based on Microsoft ...

Anatsa is a trojan that specifically targets banking use on Android smartphones. Deployed by seemingly innocuous apps on Google Play, the malware has infected more than 100,000 European users.

Although not a product beyond version 1.0 yet, DuckDuckGo is a quite popular browser among those looking for privacy and security before anything else. Its latest update allows users to sync bookmarks, passwords, and email protect...

The Debian project has released an update to version 12.5 which includes 68 bug fixes and 42 security updates for the distribution. It is the fifth point release of Debian GNU/Linux 12 "Bookworm".

A YouTuber named The Net Guy Review recently received a mini PC for review from a Chinese brand called Acemagic. While everything appeared fine during the initial setup, a Windows Defender alert popped up when the reviewer was pre...

A massive DDoS attack involving more than three million toothbrushes infected with malware highlights the dangers of internet-connection gadgets, as less powerful gadgets in particular are often not adequately protected against ma...

Passwords are not at risk. Instead, researchers are showing what data sensors on cell phones and other smart devices can intentionally or unintentionally collect. Creepy at the very least or quite normal.

As part of an ongoing investigation that involves German authorities, an unnamed forensic IT company from Munich, and the FBI. Roughly 50,000 bitcoins were seized from two people suspected of money laundering and more. The two ind...

A growing number of minors are being harmed online, which worries lawmakers. However, some social media companies are supposedly ignoring the problem. Mark Zuckerberg expressed regret to families on the negative effects of social ...

Gogoro backs its new flagship two-wheeler to go from 0 to ~32 miles per hour (mph) in less than 5 seconds thanks to its new Hyper Drive electric motor and AEROFORCE design. The Pulse is also touted as a "smartscooter" thanks to a ...

Apple is not happy about it, but the company now allows EU users to sideload apps onto its iPhones. Apple announced changes to how it handles apps on iOS in order to align with the European Union's Digital Markets Act. It also ann...

As of today, January 25, 2024, Ubuntu 23.04 has reached the end of support and will no longer receive security updates. Linux users still using Ubuntu 23.04 are advised to upgrade to version 23.10.