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Category: App security


App security, Applications

Uninstall these two Android apps right now

August 31, 2023

Via: BGR

If you downloaded either of these Android apps, delete them now. The two fake messaging apps were designed to look just like Telegram and Signal. However, Google has removed them from the Android Play Store, citing them as malicious apps […]


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Patch Tuesday: Microsoft rolls out 90 updates for Windows, Office

August 11, 2023

Via: Computerworld

With its August Patch Tuesday release, Microsoft pushed out 90 updates for the Windows and Office platforms. The latest fixes include another update for Microsoft Exchange (along with with a warning about failed updates to Exchange Server 2016 and 2019) […]


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Has Microsoft cut security corners once too often?

August 7, 2023

Via: Computerworld

As Microsoft revealed tidbits of its post-mortem investigation into a Chinese attack against US government agencies via Microsoft, two details stand out: the company violated its own policy and did not store security keys within a Hardware Security Module (HSM) […]


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Apple toughens up app security with API control

July 28, 2023

Via: Computerworld

Apple is at war with device fingerprinting — the use of fragments of unique device-specific information to track users online. This fall, it will put in place yet another important limitation to prevent unauthorized use of this kind of tech. […]


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Apple: Proposed UK law is a ‘serious, direct threat’ to security, privacy

July 21, 2023

Via: Computerworld

New UK government surveillance laws are so over-reaching that tech companies can’t possibly meet all of their requirements, according to Apple, which argues the measures will make the online world far less safe. Apple, WhatsApp, Meta all threaten to quit […]


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Scam loan apps in the App Store threaten to send fake nudes to contacts

July 7, 2023

Via: 9to5Mac

At least six scam loan apps have been removed from Apple’s official App Store in India after it was revealed that they engaged in a range of outrageous tactics, from fees of up to half the loan value, to threatening […]


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How to use Google passkeys for stronger security on Android

May 4, 2023

Via: ComputerWorld

Still signing into your Google account by tapping out an actual password? That’s, like, so 2022. Now, don’t get me wrong: The tried-and-true password is perfectly fine, especially if you’re using it in conjunction with two-factor authentication. But particularly for […]


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Apple releases first public Rapid Security Response update for iOS 16.4.1 and macOS 13.3.1

May 1, 2023

Via: 9to5Mac

Over the last several months, Apple has been beta testing a new “Rapid Security Response” feature for iOS. This allows the company to quickly roll out important security fixes to all iPhone users without releasing a full iOS update. Now, […]


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Google Authenticator now syncs 2FA with your Google Account, gets new icon 

April 24, 2023

Via: 9to5Mac

Google is finally addressing a big gap of its 2FA (two-factor authentication) code app by adding sync capabilities, with Google Authenticator also getting a new icon on Android and iOS today. This will make “one time codes more durable by […]


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8 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Be Using a Free VPN

April 19, 2023

Via: CNET

The internet is on nearly every device we own, whether it’s our phone, tablet, laptop or TV. It’s how we’re able to stream movies, play games and surf the web, and while it’s nice to have that access at our […]


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Google urges users to update Chrome to address zero-day vulnerability

April 17, 2023

Via: ComputerWorld

Google has released an emergency Chrome security update to address a zero-day vulnerability targeted by an exploit, already in circulation on the internet, that can allow malicious code to be executed. Google is urging users to upgrade Chrome to the […]


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Patch now to address a Windows zero-day

April 14, 2023

Via: ComputerWorld

Microsoft has addressed 97 existing vulnerabilities this April Patch Tuesday, with a further eight previously released patches updated and re-released. There have been reports of a vulnerability (CVE-2023-28252) exploited in the wild, making it a “Patch Now” release. This update […]


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Cisco to offer Webex air-gapped cloud system for security, defense work

April 13, 2023

Via: ComputerWorld

Building on its WebEx product line, Cisco plans to deliver an air-gapped, cloud-based collaboration system for companies involved in US national security and defense work, extending the secure offerings the company already provides to industries that require collaboration tools with […]


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Yet more digital spies targeting iPhones exposed by security researchers

April 12, 2023

Via: ComputerWorld

Just weeks after President Biden signed an executive order designed to prevent the US government from purchasing commercial spyware used to subvert democracies, researchers have identified yet another shameful zero-click, zero-day exploit that targeted iPhone users. This spy-for-hire ‘solution’ was […]


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New Privacy-Focused Browser Aims to Fight Data Tracking

April 3, 2023

Via: CNET

On Monday, the Tor Project and Mullvad VPN, two organizations focused on user privacy, released a new privacy-focused web browser called Mullvad Browser. The browser is free to download and works on Windows, MacOS and Linux. There’s also a Firefox […]


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Here’s why Apple should still make a dedicated Passwords app (and a workaround)

March 31, 2023

Via: 9to5Mac

Apple has described its vision for a passwordless future a number of times over the years, and this vision was bolstered in iOS 16 and macOS Ventura with the addition of passkey support. Even though we’re slowly seeing websites and […]


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Researchers warn of Wi-Fi security flaw affecting iOS, Android, Linux

March 31, 2023

Via: ComputerWorld

Apple’s decision to support MAC Address Randomization across its platforms may provide some degree of protection against a newly-identified Wi-Fi flaw researchers say could let attackers hijack network traffic. iOS, Linux, and Android devices may be vulnerable. The problem is […]


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Google Maps security report shows us how Google stops sneaky scams

March 31, 2023

Via: BGR

Navigation is easily one of the most common ways smartphones are used, with Google Maps being a fan favorite. In addition to providing directions to most destinations, Google Maps lets you discover and explore your neighborhood or your next travel […]


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Job scams powered by ChatGPT could try to rob you. How to protect yourself

March 30, 2023

Via: ZDnet

The tech and digital media industry has been hit hard with recent layoffs. And simultaneously, further advancements in generative AI have allowed scammers to target desperate workers looking for a job. You can find job scams on career sites like […]


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Brave web browser brings Firewall + VPN feature to its desktop version

March 15, 2023

Via: 9to5Mac

The privacy-focused web browser Brave has been working on a lot of new features recently, but this time they’re bringing a feature already available in the mobile version of the browser to the desktop version. The latest version of Brave […]