Cybersecurity News
Two Critical Android Bugs Get Patched in February Update
As part of its February bug fixes, Google is patching a critical severity remote code execution vulnerability and an information disclosure bug.
Medtronic Patches Implanted Device, CareLink Programmer Bugs
The medical device giant has issued fixes for bugs first disclosed in 2018 and 2019.
Nintendo hacker pleads guilty
Teen who hacked Nintendo twice and leaked data on the company's yet unreleased Switch console pleaded guilty last week.7 Ways SMBs Can Secure Their Websites
Here's what small and midsize businesses should consider when they decide it's time to up their website security.
Twitter Suspends Fake Accounts Abusing Feature that Matches Phone Numbers and Users
The company believes state-sponsored actors may also be involved.Kubernetes Shows Built-in Weakness
A Shmoocon presentation points out several weaknesses built in to Kubernetes configurations and how a researcher can exploit them.What WON'T Happen in Cybersecurity in 2020
Predictions are a dime a dozen. Here are six trends that you won't be hearing about anytime soon.Teen takes down ISP with DDoS attacks to get info on one of its subscribers
Ukrainian teen arrested last month for taking down a local ISP with DDoS attacks.Electric scooters vulnerable to remote hacks
A helmet may not be enough to keep you safe(r) while riding an e-scooter
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Electric scooters vulnerable to remote hacks
A helmet may not be enough to keep you safe(r) while riding an e-scooter
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Twitter API Abused to Uncover User Identities
State-sponsored actors may have been behind the social media abuse, said Twitter.
UK AI advisors call for online platforms to become accountable for user content targeting
The advisory board says that online services should also allow researchers more scope to act on topics of public concern.Google software glitch sent some users' videos to strangers
Bug affected users of Google Takeout exporting from Google Photos in late November
Google has said a software bug resulted in some users’ personal videos being emailed to strangers.
The flaw affected users of Google Photos who requested to export their data in late November. For four days the export tool wrongly added videos to unrelated users’ archives.
Continue reading...HPE acquires zero-trust networking, security firm Scytale
The startup is made up of engineers from AWS, Google, Splunk, and other tech giants.Facebook privacy settings: Protect your data with these tips
As Facebook turns 16, we look at how to keep your personal information safe from prying eyes
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Facebook privacy settings: Protect your data with these tips
As Facebook turns 16, we look at how to keep your personal information safe from prying eyes
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