FBI and other US authorities warn of most common email scamsAs part of the Don't Click December initiative, US consumers are set to receive ongoing updates and guidance to enhance their awareness and resilience against fraudulent online activities.Robert Gelo, 07 Dec 2023 15:48
Genetic testing company 23andMe discloses security breach affecting 6.9 million users23andMe, a company known for tracing ancestry via genetic testing, recently closed an investigation into unauthorized access of user accounts. The investigation revealed that roughly 6.9 user accounts were affected in the breach, ...Sam Medley, 06 Dec 2023 20:05
North Korean hackers rake up US$3B in Crypto over six yearsRecorded Future’s Insikt Group reported that hackers backed by a regime have acquired an estimated US$3 billion by targeting the cryptocurrency and finance industry, with South Korea being their primary target, as well as the rest...Robert Gelo, 05 Dec 2023 14:40
Security gaps discovered in Nextcloud and ownCloud's cloud softwareCloud computing programs Nextcloud and ownCloud were recently affected by several security gaps that allowed third parties to access stored server files. The vulnerabilities have already been fixed in the current versions.Alexander Pensler, 04 Dec 2023 23:36
Deepfake scandal at high school calls lawmakers to actionSince deepfake images created by AI have been circulating at a school, lawmakers want to take stricter action against creators and distributors of non-consensual deepfakes. With the advancement of AI, creating such fake images wit...Nicole Dominikowski, 02 Dec 2023 18:45
Malicious bots generate over 70% of Internet trafficAccording to a recent analysis by fraud prevention software Arkose Labs, the majority of internet traffic in 2023 has come from malicious bots driven by artificial intelligence. Bad bot practices include card testing, account scra...Robert Gelo, 01 Dec 2023 17:52
US government investigates cyber attacks on water suppliers in Pennsylvania and TexasThe attacks targeted water facilities, with the hackers gaining control of a water station in Pennsylvania and claiming to have stolen data from a regional water supplier in Texas. One of these attacks is suspected to have been st...Robert Gelo, 30 Nov 2023 16:54
Chinese hackers breach Dutch semiconductor giant NXPChimera group infiltrated the network of Dutch semiconductor giant NXP, gaining access for over two years from late 2017 to the beginning of 2020. The breach remained undetected until late 2019. Robert Gelo, 27 Nov 2023 22:25
Ransomware attacks hit Stanford University and Nassau Bay in TexasIn May, the Akira gang ransomware attack hit the Texas community, and only on Wednesday did the affected 8,000 citizens receive a note about it. A few days earlier, Stanford University was listed as the target of a ransomware atta...Robert Gelo, 24 Nov 2023 19:37
Xiaomi Mi and Poco: These smartphones are no longer officially supported, potentially posing a security riskXiaomi has announced which smartphones will no longer be officially supported in the future. The list is extensive and also includes popular models; the discontinuation of support is likely to become a security-relevant factor for...Silvio Werner, 23 Nov 2023 03:54
Signal: How much it costs to run a messenger appUnder the headline "Privacy is Priceless, but Signal is Expensive", non-commercial messenger Signal provides interesting insights into the infrastructure of a messenger app and its costs.Christian Hintze, 18 Nov 2023 22:57
Cyberattacks disrupt OpenAI's ChatGPTThe Popular ChatGPT service suffered widespread outages, possibly caused by a DDoS attack. Anonymous Sudan, a group linked to Russia, claimed responsibility.Robert Gelo, 17 Nov 2023 19:45
Welock Smart Lock Touch41 review: The smart door lock with a fingerprint sensorKeyless. The Smart Lock Touch41 from Welock can be opened via fingerprint, RFID card or your smartphone. The lock replaces the existing cylinder and makes do without the need for a key. We have tested how well the lock performs in everyday use, including what happens during a power cut and who can unlock it.Benedikt Winkel, 17 Nov 2023 14:36
7 warning signs your iPhone may be trackedCheckMag By recognizing the signs of mobile phone tracking, you can determine whether your iPhone is being monitored. Below are 7 warning signs your iPhone may be tracked, which range from unexpected Apple ID login alerts to unusual data u...Triet Le, 13 Nov 2023 21:49
The new Outlook gives Microsoft access to Gmail, Yahoo, iCloud, and IMAP accountsReplacing Mail, Calendar, and the classic Outlook, Microsoft's new Outlook for Windows might be a security problem for some users. Available as a part of Windows 11 and as a standalone app, it shares all emails, contacts, and even...Codrut Nistor, 10 Nov 2023 13:39
Xiaomi Car tipped to come with on-board crash detectionThe personal electronics OEM Xiaomi has yet to follow through on its long-hyped foray into the automotive market; nevertheless, the company is still definitely working on it, according to a new leak. It reportedly reveals a new pa...Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Nov 2023 20:55
New proposed eiDAS amendment gives the EU legal mandate to surveil HTTPS sitesArticle 45 would grant EU governments total control over HTTPS root certificates, allowing for internet traffic interception across the entire EU space. 300 internet security experts are now trying to raise awareness regarding the...Bogdan Solca, 02 Nov 2023 17:52
Psync Camera Genie S launches touted as world's first GPT-powered indoor security cameraGPT has found its way into the smart home with the Camera Genie S, a gadget backed by its maker Psync Labs, Inc to keep watch over domestic life in the smartest way possible. The Genie S is rated to leverage its "innovative genera...Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Nov 2023 19:27
Google offers $12 million for hackers to tackle generative AI attacksGoogle is encouraging hackers to reveal possible threats to its AI systems. Previously, the company employed its internal "AI Red Team" to investigate attack techniques on artificial intelligence. However, the updated program now ...Nicole Dominikowski, 31 Oct 2023 16:45
Reolink 4K Solar Camera Series launches touted as fully wireless home security solutionsReolink has announced that all of its latest accessories "revolutionize" battery-powered home security systems with both solar power and "4K clarity" across the board. The line-up also includes choices of either Wi-Fi- or standalo...Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Oct 2023 19:15
Microsoft HoloLens for the military: Hacker attacks on VR headset may cause physical painThe HoloLens virtual reality headset, which Microsoft manufactures for the US military, has met with widespread rejection by soldiers because it can cause various physical ailments. There are now also fears that hacker attacks on ...Nicole Dominikowski, 20 Oct 2023 01:08
iOS 17.0.1, iPadOS 17.0.1, and macOS 13.6 bring critical security patchesReleased just a few days after iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, the 17.0.1 updates arrive to take care of three vulnerabilities. Launched two months after macOS 13.5, macOS 13.6 also patches two of the three vulnerabilities targeted by the u...Codrut Nistor, 25 Sep 2023 19:17
Siri app tracking enabled by default, appears to access user data without express user consentApple has made privacy a cornerstone of its customer experience across its product lineup. However, there has been more than one occasion where the company has fallen short of its claims, and it might still have some work to do ye...Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Sep 2023 14:19
Spectrum Advanced WiFi next-gen router to support Wi-Fi 7 thanks to QualcommQualcomm has announced that it will partner the US broadband company Charter to deliver a new router for the latter's Spectrum Advanced WiFi service. It is rated to deliver 10 gigabit per second (Gb/s) wired speeds as well as Wi-F...Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Sep 2023 19:47
TikTok slapped with ~US$370 million fine for mis-handling underage user dataThe Republic of Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) has concluded that TikTok has violated various aspects of GDPR as it relates to "child users". The social media giant faces a "reprimand" as well as a multi-million-euro f...Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2023 15:15
Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 possible launch date, pricing and color options presented in new leakSamsung is said to have updated its second-gen smart tracker to premium ultra-wide band (UWB) connectivity and a larger, possibly more user-friendly, form-factor. Its latest leak purports to confirm this design change as well as a...Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Aug 2023 20:02
Over 66% of IT heads see AI as an advantage, but only ~50% are ready to adopt itAccording to new AMD-commissioned research, nearly 80% of the 2,000+ "IT leaders" surveyed believed that AI will boost their productivity, while 70% of them believe that it will result in an improved work-life balance. Despite thi...Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Aug 2023 23:10
Tesla hack exploits AMD vulnerability to access user data and unlock US$15,000 in paid software-locked featuresA group of enterprising hackers has managed to take advantage of a known exploit in Tesla's in-vehicle software that allowed them to access thousands of dollars in software-locked features, sideload custom apps, and, most alarming...Julian van der Merwe, 03 Aug 2023 23:10
Over 100 malicious signed Windows drivers blocked by MicrosoftThe security advisory that arrived alongside yesterday's updates for Windows revealed that Microsoft has blocked over 100 malicious signed drivers. Back in February, researchers from a trio of security companies informed the tech ...Codrut Nistor, 12 Jul 2023 13:41
July 2023 security update for the Samsung Galaxy S23 lineup now availableThe July security patch has started rolling out in the US, where all Galaxy S23 series devices locked on T-Mobile are receiving the 425 MB software package. Other regions should follow in the coming days. The update is based on An...Codrut Nistor, 03 Jul 2023 12:41
From Twitter to "X": Elon Musk's overpaid acquisition has more to it than meets the eyeOne app to rule them all. Increasing proliferation of AI-generated content into large social platforms like Twitter is fast blurring the lines between fake news and credible information. Musk's US$44 billion Twitter acquisition ma...Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 Jun 2023 10:55
Fujitsu Lifebook U9 series PCs with palm-scanner support and Raptor Lake platforms make debutFujitsu has announced that it has upgraded its Lifebook-series laptop and convertible tablet to 13th-gen Intel processors. The OEM also asserts that they are ideal for remote or hybrid work, especially with the option of a "palm v...Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jun 2023 22:10
Amazon to cough up more than US$30 million and Microsoft US$20 million to FTC over Ring, Alexa, and Xbox privacy violationsThe U.S. FTC has fined Amazon and Microsoft for violating privacy laws. Amazon is being fined over US$30 million over breach of user privacy and COPPA non-compliance with its Ring and Alexa systems. The trade commission also requi...Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Jun 2023 19:30
Google Pixel 7a teardown reveals something to watch out for in the futureThe Pixel 7a's almost obligatory teardown on the JerryRigEverything YouTube channel has ended in unexpected results. Google's latest Android smartphone was found to have an internal detail or two that never came up during its rece...Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 May 2023 14:54
VIOFO A119 Mini 2 Dash Cam launches as 2K Sony STARVIS 2-powered dash-camVIOFO's latest A119 Mini 2 is, as the name suggests, one of the super-compact type of dash-cam that integrates its own rear-facing screen. Nevertheless, it is packed with up-to-date features such as a Sony STARVIS 2 image sensor f...Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 May 2023 18:35
Update | FREEDARE "smart" fat-tire e-bike set for May 2023 Indiegogo launchFREEDARE has announced that it will bring its new option in electrified mobility to Indiegogo later in May 2023. The start-up describes it as "the world's first smart fat tire e-bike", which seems to mean the multi-terrain IP5X tw...Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 May 2023 22:25
Passkeys for Google Accounts roll out as "stronger" alternatives to passwordsGoogle has heralded "a major step" toward a future in which the password is obsolete with a new Account option sign-in option. They enable the user to generate a passkey instead of setting a password, and link it to their stored b...Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 May 2023 19:19
Apple rolls out first public Rapid Security Response updateFirst announced last summer at WWDC, Apple is rolling out the first publicly available Rapid Security Response update for iOS and macOS. While details concerning what the security update patches are not yet known, this marks the f...Sam Medley, 02 May 2023 21:10
Geoffrey Hinton leaves Google, warns about AI risksKnown for his work on artificial neural networks, Geoffrey Hinton has been with Google since March 2013, when the tech giant acquired DNNresearch Inc., his company at the time. Earlier today, he announced his departure from Google...Codrut Nistor, 01 May 2023 20:01
Cigent's latest SSDs come with AI-powered protection against ransomware attacksThe Ai microprocessors integrated with Cigent's new Secure SSD+ solutions employ machine learning algorithms to detect ransomware and remote attacks. Together with the Data Defense app, the SSDs can enable per-file multi-factor au...Bogdan Solca, 26 Apr 2023 17:47
FBI shuts down Genesis Marketplace, a popular site for selling stolen loginsGenesis Marketplace, one of the largest marketplaces for selling stolen login credentials, has been seized by the FBI. The takedown involved cooperation between agencies from multiple countries across Europe and North America.Sam Medley, 05 Apr 2023 20:47
70mai Dash Cam Omni enters the North American marketThe 360-degree full-view 70mai Dash Cam Omni has just made its debut in North America. With a list price of US$199.99 for the US and CAD$279.99 for Canada, this 1080p dash camera features AI motion detection, built-in GPS and 128 ...Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2023 15:06
Hide.me VPN offers free to use private web searching with no sign-up requiredCheckSum Hide.me VPN app is worth giving a try for those out of love with having to disclose e-mail addresses and other personal details to companies no-one's ever heard of. The data cap is comfortably high, too.Sergey Tarasov, 18 Mar 2023 04:57
Deal | 14 TB Western Digital Purple surveillance HDD hits lowest Amazon price in 30 daysIntroduced on the market at the end of November 2019, the 14 TB Western Digital Purple HDD is optimized for surveillance tasks with design traits that ensure long-term reliability while in use 24/7. With a list price of US$319.99 ...Codrut Nistor, 13 Mar 2023 10:39
Enabot EBO X home robot Kickstarter attains nearly 20 times its goalEnabot touts its latest EBO X as the "first true family bot", and, as such, capable of helping protect, entertain and inform your loved ones while moving independently around the home. Its launch via Kickstarter involves a hefty d...Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Mar 2023 19:23
Subscription plan for Instagram and Facebook coming later this weekIn a move supposed to help users protect themselves from impersonation and to gain direct access to customer support, Meta Verified is rolling out this week to increase security across the brand's services. Australia and New Zeala...Codrut Nistor, 20 Feb 2023 14:08
Heybike Tyson launches as a fat-tire e-bike with 4G, Bluetooth and GPS supportHeybike's "most advanced" new e-bike has a fairly standard 750W motor, foldable form-factor, augmented with hydraulic front-fork suspension and disc brakes with "excellent stopping power." Then again, it also has the in-built conn...Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2023 18:38
Android 14 slated to start preventing old app installsGoogle reportedly intends to start blocking the installation of apps that have been developed for older versions of Android soon. These changes are slated to come into effect with the next major upgrade to the operating system, an...Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jan 2023 22:36
CES 2023 | MediaTek Filogic Wi-Fi 7 and 6E chips pass Federated Wireless AFC system testingMediaTek and Federated Wireless have announced that products such as 5G hotspots and Ethernet gateways powered by Filogic chips for either Wi-Fi 7 or 6E stand to benefit from improved capacity, speed and range, as they are now mor...Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jan 2023 17:10
Twitter: 400 million user profiles reportedly up for sale following new data breachA database containing an allegedly "devastating" amount of personal data is reportedly being offered for sale by a "threat actor" that claims to have derived the information from a vulnerability in Twitter's defences. According to...Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Dec 2022 15:43