Podcast Episode 134: The Deep Fake Threat to Authentication and analyzing the PEAR Compromise
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Consumer Reports reverses itself again, no longer recommends Tesla Model 3
Consumer Reports has announced that it is removing its coveted “recommended” rating for the Tesla Model 3 based on “declining reliability.” The publication said new “reliability data” on the Model 3 prompted the change. Consumer Reports sends its members a survey each spring to gather this information; the results from that survey come out in […]
The Twilight Zone gets even creepier in new trailer – CNET
Jordan Peele hosts The Twilight Zone. Screenshot/CNET In the new trailer for The Twilight Zone, out Thursday, one character utters a telling line to another: “Life sometimes goes like you don’t expect it to.” The trailer gives us a look at the reboot of the classic anthology series, cutting between different stories of characters realizing […]
Singtel and Optus make 5G AR call with Ericsson and Oppo
Singtel and its Australian subsidiary Optus have announced making an Australia-to-Singapore 5G augmented reality (AR) video call using technology from Ericsson and Oppo. The call was made using an Oppo prototype device powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X50 5G modem. “AR provides users with a more inclusive form of communication, opening up new possibilities for […]
9to5Toys Lunch Break: Galaxy S10 Cases $4, Mohu Leaf HDTV Antenna $13, Smart Fire TV Edition HDTV $100, more
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Workplace Expectations and Personal Exceptions: The Social Flaws of Email Security
Even though they’ve been around for quite some time, phishing attacks continue to climb. According to Proofpoint’s 2019 “State of the Phish Report,” 83 percent of businesses experienced a phishing attack and 64 percent of security professionals encountered spear phishing threats in 2018. New vectors are also emerging: As noted by Forbes, software-as-a-service (SaaS) credential […]
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[Update: More details, new video] ‘Virtual Desks’ are coming soon to Chrome OS, here’s an early glimpse [Video]
The ability to have more than one “virtual desktop” is a hallmark of many desktop operating systems including Linux, Mac OS, and even recent versions of Windows. It allows you to separate your (too many) open apps and windows into cleanly divided work spaces. One major OS that’s been missing out though is Chrome OS, […]
Insurer Offers GDPR-Specific Coverage for SMBs
Companies covered under the EU mandate can get policies for up to $10 million for fines, penalties, and other costs. Cyber insurance provider Coalition has announced new policies explicitly designed to cover fines and costs stemming from violations of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The policies are targeted primarily at small and midsize companies […]
Security Analysts Are Only Human
SOC security analysts shoulder the largest cybersecurity burden. Automation is the way to circumvent the unavoidable human factor. Third in a six-part series. We all make mistakes sometimes, which is why we need to factor in human error as part of the cybersecurity process. This series explores the human element of cybersecurity from six perspectives […]
GandCrab Ransomware Affiliates Continue to Push Decryptable Versions
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When Algorithms Think You Want to Die
It’s troubling enough that British teenager Molly Russell sought out images of suicide and self-harm online before she took her own life in 2017. But it was later discovered that these images were also being delivered to her, recommended by her favorite social media platforms. Her Instagram feed was full of them. Even in the […]
All eyes on the Samsung Galaxy Fold (The 3:59, Ep. 523) – CNET
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Google’s Nest Hub Has a Microphone It Forgot to Mention
Google said Wednesday it forgot to mention that it included a microphone in its Nest Secure home alarm system, the latest privacy flub by one of the tech industry’s leading collectors of personal information. The company said earlier this month that its voice assistant feature would be available on the system’s Nest Guard, which controls […]
Drupal Fixes “Highly Critical” Vulnerability
Administrators of websites running the Drupal content management software (CMS) are urged to take immediate action to mitigate a newly discovered a vulnerability that can lead to remote execution of PHP code under specific circumstances. […] Syndication Source
Will AI Achieve Consciousness? Wrong Question
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Cyber espionage warning: The most advanced hacking groups are getting more ambitious
The top 20 most notorious cyber espionage operations have increased their activity by a third in recent years – and are looking to conduct more attacks, according to a security company. Syndication Source