[ad_1] The company had previously defended its earlier decisions. The web server only responded to requests from the local computer, Zoom said. It argued that this was more convenient than having to confirm launching the Zoom client every time you wanted to get into a meeting. It also fixed a denial-of-service bug in May, although […]
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A flaw in Zoom’s Mac app may have let attackers hijack webcams
[ad_1] The flaw takes advantage of Zoom’s click-to-join feature. The exploit can force users to join a conference with their webcams enabled, without their permission, if they click a special link in their browser. The security issue occurs because Zoom installs a local web server that runs in the background on Macs. But this web […]
Instagram’s anti-bullying tool lets you ‘restrict’ problematic followers
[ad_1] Today, Instagram announced two new tools meant to combat bullying. The first will use AI to warn users if a comment they're about to post may be considered offensive. In theory, it will give users a chance to rethink their comments. The second will a… [ad_2] Source link
UK regulator to hit British Airways with record fine over 2018 hack
[ad_1] In September last year, hackers stole the data of anyone who booked a flight through the BA website over a two-week period, affecting around 380,000 people. The pilfered data included login details, payment information, travel booking information, and addresses. The attack was coordinated by a well-established group who were also responsible for other security […]
Apple tests iCloud.com sign-ins with your face or finger
[ad_1] The iCloud website is handy when you want to check info from an unfamiliar device or just prefer to use a browser, but the need to enter your password could be enough of a pain that you might just pull out your phone instead. Soon, though, it could be relatively effortless. The company is […]
Professor convicted of sending US missile chip technology to China
[ad_1] The American government is particularly wary of China these days, and it's determined to make an example out of those who would share US secrets with its major rival. A California federal court has convicted UCLA professor Yi-Chi Shih for reportedly… [ad_2] Source link
Professor convicted of sending US missile chip technology to China
[ad_1] Co-defendant Kiet Ahn Mai (who pleaded guilty in December) allegedly posed as a US customer to help Shih get into the systems of an unnamed company making monolithic microwave integrated circuits for missiles and other warfare purposes. Once he obtained the info, he apparently sent it to Chengdu GaStone Technology Company, which at the […]
7-Eleven Japan’s weak app security led to a $500,000 customer loss
[ad_1] The app was troubled from the start, with customers complaining of illegal transactions made through their accounts since day one. According to ZDNet, the app’s poorly designed password retrieval method was to blame. Instead of automatically sending an email to the address users had on file, the app allowed them to retrieve their passwords […]
Huawei is helping all the UK’s top carriers build their 5G networks
[ad_1] The companies are all believed to be using Huawei technology in the “non-core” elements of their networks. That would be in line with the UK government’s rumored strategy, but they’re still gambling that officials won’t take a stricter attitude and issue an outright ban on Huawei networking gear. There might be reasons to take […]
YouTube says its policy on ‘instructional’ hacking videos isn’t new
[ad_1] There are exceptions for videos if the primary purpose is educational, documentary, scientific or artistic. We enforce this policy in the same way we do all our policies and users can appeal if they feel a video has been removed mistakenly. (2/2) — YouTubeInsider (@YouTubeInsider) July 5, 2019 One argument against the updated policy […]