Meta starts enabling default end-to-end encryption on Facebook and Messenger
Law enforcements have just a few more weeks to keep spying on users' personal comms
Australia is building a top secret cloud platform for intelligence sharing
Forward-looking: Alongside the US, UK, Canada, and New Zealand, Australia is part of the "Five Eyes" alliance, fostering collaboration and information sharing among intelligence agencies. Representatives from Canberra now aim to enhance this collaboration with a new cloud platform designed for improved and "instantaneous" data sharing.
Your favorite password manager could be exposing your credentials
AutoSpill is a security nightmare that affects even up-to-date Android devices
Google rolls out a lifeline for Drive users with lost files
A hotfix to get those lost files back
Use Rust or C#, abandon C++: Five Eyes agencies warn about memory safety in programming languages
Software developers need to step up their secure-by-design game, and fast
New LogoFAIL exploit leaves Windows and Linux users vulnerable to remote attacks
LogoFAIL enables remote attacks by exploiting unpatched browsers, media players, and other apps
US senator raises alarm on foreign government spying through Apple and Google push notifications
The DOJ told the companies to keep quiet
Google fixes critical Android flaw that could be exploited to hack your phone remotely
A total of 85 security vulnerabilities were patched in the December 2023 Android security bulletin
Windows 10 to receive three additional years of paid security updates
Microsoft would rather you buy a new Windows 11 PC or subscribe to 365
Gmail wants to win the war on junk mail, adds AI spam detection
Spammers beware, Gmail is now "smarter"
Kali Linux 2023.4 adds Raspberry Pi 5 support
Kali Linux's last release for the year adds Vagrant offerings to Hyper-V, Raspberry Pi 5 support, an updated UI to GNOME 45, and various new network tools.
23andMe says hackers accessed ancestry data of nearly 7 million users
Another cautionary web security tale
PSA: You should update your iPhone, iPad, or Mac now
Actively exploited WebKit zero days addressed for most Apple devices
Zyxel warns about new critical vulnerabilities found in its NAS devices
The Taiwanese company is in crisis mode once more because of some nasty security flaws
Malicious bots make up nearly three-quarters of Internet traffic
Bad bots dominate Internet traffic
WhatsApp now lets you hide chats behind a secret code
WhatsApp has added a new 'secret code' privacy feature for locked chats. Typing your secret code in the search bar will reveal the otherwise hidden conversations.
PSA: Google Chrome update addresses zero-day exploit
Google has released a critical security update on the Chrome stable channel. According to the notes, an active exploit exists for CVE-2023-6345 that could allow an attacker to steal sensitive data and other cyber attacks.
Ikea enters the Smart Home market with three new affordable sensors
Why it matters: Ikea is a brand universally known for cheap, ready-to-assemble furniture, home appliances, and other home accessories. The company is now trying to put its mark on the smart home business as well, bringing the same affordable and minimalistic approach to the hi-tech monitoring market.
A critical vulnerability in ownCloud servers is being exploited en masse
The platform is sharing too many secrets with knowledgeable hackers
Take those iOS 17 NameDrop warnings with a grain of salt
Some law enforcement agencies say the functionality is a security risk but clearly don't understand how it works
The US, UK and 16 other countries sign agreement for safe AI development
The potential for AI to turn rogue is a major concern among developers and lawmakers
Google Drive users report losing files from the last few months
Create a new local backup now and avoid moving or deleting files
Russian USB malware spreads worldwide, beyond its Ukraine targets
"LitterDrifter" worm is infecting PCs that weren't intentionally targeted by its creators
Researchers crack Windows Hello fingerprint authentication
Some OEMs don't use all of Microsoft's security features
Commercial aircraft navigation systems compromised by spoofing attacks
Exposing a "fundamental flaw in avionics design"