[ad_1] The change is mirrored in smaller towns. Wired noted that Brookline, Massachussetts recently passed a ban that exempted personal devices, while the Bay Area town of Alameda is considering similar legislation. These loosened rules recognize a common problem: it’s difficult to completely avoid facial recognition technology in the modern era. While you don’t always […]
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FBI program helps companies fool hackers with ‘decoy data’
[ad_1] Although the FBI isn’t sharing the finer details of how IDLE works, an official told Ars it mixes data within existing data structures to make it appear authentic. A hacker couldn’t just grab data in bulk and expect it all to be useful, and merely downloading the decoys could warn IT staff that something […]
Navy bans TikTok from government-issued phones
[ad_1] There’s little doubt as to why TikTok might face restrictions, though. US politicians remain concerned about TikTok’s Chinese ownership and the potential for the app to serve as a conduit for Chinese government plans. There’s no evidence that TikTok is siphoning personal info, but that might not matter to jittery officials. As it stands, […]
Twitter fixes an Android bug that could have allowed hackers to hijack accounts
[ad_1] The company says it doesn’t have evidence that suggests anyone was able to exploit the vulnerability. However, it notes, “we can’t be completely sure so we are taking extra caution.” The company is contacting people it thinks may have had their app exposed to the bug with instructions on how to protect their account. […]
Apple’s expanded bug bounty program opens to everyone
[ad_1] Now live! 🔺The new Apple Security Bounty! https://t.co/T4A2vTGSnM 🔺The new Apple Platform Security guide, featuring Mac for the first time!https://t.co/76qglenmif (PDF version: https://t.co/8F4kb8izgD) 🔺My Black Hat 2019 talk: https://t.co/bqs6A3VAQ8 Happy holidays! 🎄 — Ivan Krstić (@radian) December 20, 2019 The company has also published an information page detailing the program’s scope, rules and rewards […]
Malware at Wawa stores has been stealing credit card info since March
[ad_1] Readers on the East Coast ,are getting some bad news after yet another retailer has uncovered malware in its systems stealing card numbers. The victim this time is Wawa, with its line of convenience stores and gas stations that stretches across several states. A letter from CEO Chris Gheysens explains that the company discovered […]
Over 267 million Facebook users reportedly had data exposed online
[ad_1] Dianchenko says he reported the database to the service provider managing the IP address of the server, but the database was exposed for nearly two weeks. In the meantime, he says, the data was posted as a download in a hacker forum. That’s a lot of personal data to be floating around in the […]
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[ad_1] SimpliSafe Home Security System (8-Piece) Street price: $265; deal price: $134 Typically $265, this is a great drop to $134 on an 8-piece version of our runner-up home security system. This kit includes a base station, keypad, motion sensor, panic button, and four entry sensors. Whether you’re looking to implement a new security system […]
Congress approves the TRACED Act to fight robocalls
[ad_1] President Trump is expected to sign the bill — the first major anti-robocall legislation to pass in decades. Though, even after it’s signed, it will take months to implement the changes. Still, supporters say this is a big step towards reducing robocalls. Earlier this year the Federal Trade Commission said it was cracking down […]
Vehicle recognition tech will be used to find cars involved in Amber Alerts
[ad_1] According to Rekor, the company that will use its vehicle recognition technology to act as a secondary distribution channel for the alerts, in 2017 and 2018 more than a quarter of cases where a child was rescued from an abduction were resolved because someone recognised the vehicle in the alert. Its technology will automate […]