[ad_1] ZecOps originally said that it found its evidence through digital clues left behind in iOS, adding that it couldn’t obtain proof in the form of messages as they had been deleted from targets’ phones. In a response to Apple’s statement, the company reiterated its stance that it had seen “triggers in-the-wild” for the exploit […]
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Apple Mail for iPhone may be vulnerable to malware attacks
[ad_1] The problem, though, is that evidence is relatively difficult to find. ZecOps found its evidence through hints in iOS, and couldn’t obtain the malware as the messages had already been deleted. Jamf Software security researcher Patrick Wardle also told the WSJ that the evidence of ongoing attacks was “compelling,” but not authoritative. We’ve asked […]
FBI sees cybercrime reports increase fourfold during COVID-19 outbreak
[ad_1] As reported by The Hill, deputy assistant director of the FBI’s Cyber Division, Tonya Ugoretz, said that “Countries have a very high interest in information on the virus … such as information on a vaccine. We have certainly seen reconnaissance activity and some intrusions into some of those institutions, especially those who have identified […]
Senate panel wants stricter oversight of Chinese telecoms
[ad_1] American officials have stepped their scrutiny of China over the years. Team Telecom has asked the FCC to revoke China Telecom’s license, and it’s no secret that the US has clamped down on equipment makers like Huawei and ZTE. However, this panel could help foster an even more aggressive stance. It’s not certain this […]
Clearview AI’s source code was exposed by a security lapse
[ad_1] The leak also revealed Clearview’s prototype “Insight” camera that has since been discontinued. As TechCrunch showed in a video, SpiderSilk reportedly found 70,000 videos in one storage bucket that were taken from an Insight camera installed in a residential building in Manhattan. The company said it “collected some raw video strictly for debugging purposes, […]
Recommended Reading: Zoom's security struggles
[ad_1] 'Every day is a crisis': Zoom boosts its security as scrutiny growsCyrus Farivar and Jo Ling Kent, NBC NewsAs many of us are working and attending school from home, Zoom has become a popular vehicle for video meetings and classroom sessions. During t… [ad_2] Source link
Zoom forms security council and adds features to prevent ‘zoombombing’
[ad_1] In addition, the company has also rolled out a new version of the app that removes the meeting ID from the title bar so that it can’t be leaked through screenshots. If you’ll recall, one of the biggest security issues Zoom has to deal with is trolls crashing shared video calls by guessing meeting […]
Safari flaw let intruders hijack cameras on iPhones and Macs
[ad_1] If you're working on a Mac at home or reconnecting with friends on an iPhone, you'll want to be sure you have the latest security updates. Security researcher Ryan Pickren has detailed recently patched Safari vulnerabilities that allowed int… [ad_2] Source link
School districts ban Zoom over security concerns
[ad_1] The exact worries vary, although they tend to be a mix of tangible security and privacy problems with teachers and staff who may not be familiar with how Zoom works. There’s no end-to-end encryption for Zoom meetings, making it possible to intercept videoconferences. Teachers have also had to grapple with “Zoombombing” incidents where bad […]
Zoom will enable waiting rooms by default to keep trolls out
[ad_1] Company CEO Eric S. Yuan recently promised to dedicate all of Zoom’s engineering resources to fixing its “biggest trust, safety, and privacy issues.” The platform notified users about the changes in an email, telling them that the new security measures need to be enforced to protect their privacy. Zoom will automatically include passwords in […]