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Visit/security/hacking/355259/apt-groups-targeting-linux-servers-for-china
Chinese APT groups are targeting Linux servers
Research from Blackberry uncovers almost a decade of hacking from state-sponsored civilian contractors
8 Apr 2020
Visit/mobile/mobile-security/355258/google-patches-pixel-4-security-issue
Google finally fixes Pixel 4 face unlock security
Firm releases a patch five months after the flaw was discovered
8 Apr 2020
Visit/software/video-conferencing/355257/taiwan-first-country-to-ban-zoom-amid-security-concerns
Taiwan becomes first country to ban Zoom amid security concerns
Public sector bodies are advised to use Microsoft or Google services if they can’t find locally-developed platforms
8 Apr 2020
Visit/marketing-comms/business-communications/355255/iti-creates-safe-directory-of-tech-tools-to-help
ITI's directory of safe tech tools helps businesses during the coronavirus pandemic
No need to worry about scammers or opportunistic rip-off artists here
7 Apr 2020
Visit/server-storage/servers/355254/a-critical-flaw-in-350000-microsoft-exchange-remains-unpatched
A critical flaw in 350,000 Microsoft Exchange remains unpatched
A patch has been available for months, but its adoption has been slow
7 Apr 2020
Visit/mobile/mobile-phones/355253/samsung-discontinues-security-updates-for-the-galaxy-s7-and-s7-edge
Samsung discontinues security updates for the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge
Four years after launch, Samsung discontinues support for two of its flagship devices
7 Apr 2020
Visit/marketing-comms/communications/355252/zoom-bombing-sends-zoom-stuck-plummeting
“Zoom bombing” sends Zoom stock plummeting
Schools and businesses ban the use of Zoom over security issues
7 Apr 2020
Visit/security/privacy/355249/facebook-to-launch-new-tools-tracking-effectiveness-of-social-distancing
Facebook tool will help to track the effectiveness of social distancing
The Disease Prevention Maps will use anonymized location data to track the movement of people
7 Apr 2020
Visit/technology/355248/microsoft-poaches-ex-apple-exec-to-lead-mixed-reality-hardware-division
Microsoft poaches ex-Apple exec to lead mixed reality hardware division
Ruben Caballero spent 14 years with Apple and will now work on Microsoft's HoloLens and AI projects
7 Apr 2020
Visit/policy-legislation/general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr/355246/european-data-protection
EU data watchdog calls for pan-European coronavirus tracking app
EDPS wants a tool with strong data protection built-in
7 Apr 2020
Visit/business/business-strategy/355245/gchq-and-ncsc-alerted-over-imagination-technologies-chinese
GCHQ and NCSC alerted over Imagination Technologies Chinese takeover
The British manufacturer holds emergency talks over the proposed appointment of board members from China Reform Holding
7 Apr 2020
Visit/mobile/5g/355244/whatsapp-restricts-message-forwarding-to-curb-spread-of-5g-myths
WhatsApp restricts message forwarding to curb spread of 5G myths
Facebook-owned company wants to limit the reach of coronavirus disinformation
7 Apr 2020
Visit/business/business-strategy/355243/ibm-hires-former-bank-of-america-cto-to-lead-cloud-business
IBM hires former Bank of America CTO to lead cloud business
Howard Boville will join the company as SVP of Cloud Platform
7 Apr 2020
Visit/security/privacy/355241/privacy-of-apples-coronavirus-screening-app-comes-under-fire
Apple's coronavirus screening app comes under fire over privacy concerns
US senators ask whether COVID-19 tool is HIPAA-compliant
6 Apr 2020
Visit/network-internet/web-browser/355240/google-rolls-back-controversial-chrome-update-in-wake-of
Google halts controversial Chrome update in wake of coronavirus outbreak
Google rolls back SameSite cookie changes to avoid breaking the internet
6 Apr 2020
Visit/mobile/mobile-phones/355239/microsofts-patent-design-reveals-a-mobile-device-with-a-third-screen
Microsoft patents a mobile device with a third screen
Additional display may streamline notification delivery in folding devices
6 Apr 2020
Visit/mobile/google-android/355238/google-app-update-may-fix-android-auto-voice-command-bug-unless-it
Google app update may fix Android Auto voice-command bug (unless it doesn’t)
Google tries again to fix the bug that eliminates a key feature
6 Apr 2020
Visit/security/vulnerability/355236/hp-support-assistant-flaws-leave-windows-devices-open-to-attack
HP Support Assistant flaws leave Windows devices open to attack
After ten issues were reported in the pre-loaded ‘bloatware’ last year, three privilege escalation bugs remain unfixed
6 Apr 2020
Visit/development/open-source/355235/paul-cormier-named-red-hat-ceo
Red Hat appoints Paul Cormier as CEO
Former president of products and technology replaces Jim Whitehurst as boss of the open source giant
6 Apr 2020
Visit/security/cyber-security/355234/safari-bug-let-hackers-access-cameras-on-iphones-and-macs
Safari bug let hackers access cameras on iPhones and Macs
Apple patched the eavesdropping flaws in January and March
6 Apr 2020
Visit/infrastructure/network-internet/355233/russian-isp-intercepted-traffic-from-internet-giants-like
Russian ISP intercepted traffic from AWS, Facebook, Google and more
The "accidental" incident caused chaos online for an hour last week
6 Apr 2020
Visit/security/privacy/355231/facebook-tried-to-buy-spyware-firm-its-now-suing-to-monitor-ios-users
Facebook tried to buy NSO Group's Pegasus spyware to monitor iOS users
Social network wanted to integrate surveillance tech into its Onavo Protect app
6 Apr 2020
Visit/business/business-operations/355230/skype-launches-meet-now-calls-which-dont-require-sign-up-or
Skype takes on Zoom with 'Meet Now' video calling feature
Users can join meetings without having to sign-up or install the app
6 Apr 2020