[ad_1] “Protecting these next generation communications networks from disruption or manipulation and ensuring the privacy and individual liberties of the citizens of the United States, Poland, and other countries is of vital importance,” the agreement reportedly states. As Reuters notes, Huawei has a strong presence in Poland. But in January, authorities arrested a Chinese employee […]
Category: Security
Researchers helped French police dismantle a crypto-mining botnet
[ad_1] The Retadup malware, the target of the operation, has spread around the world but was particularly active in South America. It infects computers and uses their processing power to mine for cryptocurrency without the knowledge of the device’s owner. This malware was particularly concerning because it is “wormable,” meaning it can propagate from one […]
Sites stealing iPhone data reportedly targeted Uyghur Muslims
[ad_1] It’s not certain if the sites also targeted Android users, although Forbes sources said Android and Windows users were also under the crosshairs. China has used a number of tactics to compromise phones and crack down on Uyghur Muslims. Border guards have reportedly been installing surveillance apps on the Android phones of tourists entering […]
Behind the scenes of Netflix’s ‘Dark Crystal’ prequel
[ad_1] The creators of ‘The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance’ just loved throwing puppetsLiz Shannon Miller,The Verge Netflix’s Dark Crystal prequel series debuted this week, offering fans another look at the world created by Jim Henson and Frank Oz. The Verge caught up with executive producers Javier Grillo-Marxuach, Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews for a […]
The Morning After: Galaxy Note 10 review
[ad_1] Good size, bad price.Samsung Galaxy Note 10 review The Galaxy Note 10 squeezes a 6.3-inch screen and S Pen into a phone that’s about the same size as an iPhone XS. But, as Cherlynn Low explains, it makes tradeoffs to shave off those millimeters with less RAM, no microSD slot and a lower resolution […]
New Telegram feature will protect HK protesters’ identities
[ad_1] Telegram founder Pavel Durov even revealed shortly after the protests began a few months ago that its network was targeted by a DDoS attack. Most of the attackers’ IP addresses came from China. Since anybody can join group chats, protesters believe that authorities have been infiltrating their conversations and uploading large quantities of phone […]
Google to settle YouTube child privacy violations for up to $200 million
[ad_1] The FTC approved the fine last month, but this is the first time the dollar amount has been reported. At the moment, details on the other terms of the settlement are unavailable. Just last week, we learned that YouTube is allegedly planning to ban targeted ads on videos aimed at children. It’s unclear if […]
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s account has been compromised, again
[ad_1] Securing accounts online can be difficult, especially when you’ve got a lot of legacy access points laying around. Today’s example is Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, whose Twitter account has suddenly been hijacked to send random messages and racial slurs. A quick look at the messages (which are quickly being deleted) identifies their source as […]
Emerging from the shadow of GamerGate
[ad_1] After reading Lawhead’s post on the 26th, Developer Zoë Quinn published a note on Twitter describing past emotional, physical and sexual abuse by Alec Holowka, a prominent independent developer and co-creator of Night in the Woods. Holowka’s studio, Infinite Fall, cut ties with him days later, saying they believed Quinn. On August 28th, developer […]
That Apple Card may not be as private as you think
[ad_1] Anyway. With a flourish, my friend presented his Apple Card. It seemed to glow faintly, but I knew that was just my poor eyesight. Or maybe just how poor people see it. I watched how my friend handled the white titanium, laser-etched card. Kind of avoiding skin contact. I wanted to hold it badly, […]