100M IoT Devices Exposed By Zero-Day Bug
A high-severity vulnerability could cause system crashes, knocking out sensors, medical equipment and more. Source: Threatpost.com
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Google Report Spotlights Uptick in Controversial ‘Geofence Warrants’ by Police
Digital privacy rights defenders contend that geofencing warrants grab data on everyone near a crime, without cause. Source: Threatpost.com
Continue ReadingTikTok, GitHub, Facebook Join Open-Source Bug Bounty
The initiative, run by HackerOne, aims to uncover dangerous code repository bugs that end up going viral across the application supply-chain. Source: Threatpost.com
Continue ReadingAmazon Driver-Surveillance Cameras Roll Out, Sparking Debate
Drivers bristle under constant surveillance by artificial-intelligence (AI) tech, but Amazon says it works and boosts safety. Source: Threatpost.com
Continue ReadingHP Omen Hub Exposes Millions of Gamers to Cyberattack
A driver privilege-escalation bug gives attackers kernel-mode access to millions of PCs used for gaming. Source: Threatpost.com
Continue ReadingRomance, BEC Scams Lands Soldier in Jail for 46 Months
A former Army Reservist pleaded guilty to scamming the elderly with catfishing and stealing from veterans. Source: Threatpost.com
Continue ReadingWhatsApp’s End-to-End Encryption Isn’t Actually Broken
WhatsApp’s moderators sent messages flagged by intended recipients. Researchers say this isn’t concerning — yet. Source: Threatpost.com
Continue ReadingMcDonald’s Email Blast Includes Password to Monopoly Game Database
Usernames, passwords for database sent in prize redemption emails. Source: Threatpost.com
Continue ReadingSpoofing Bug Highlights Cybersecurity for Digital Vaccine Passports
Australian immunization app bug lets attackers fake vaccine status. Source: Threatpost.com
Continue ReadingNFT Collector Tricked into Buying Fake Banksy
An attacker breached the site of famed street artist Banksy to host a fraudulent NFT auction but then gave back the money. Source: Threatpost.com
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