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Uber might never get its London operating license after security flaw coverup
Authorities in London will make a judgement on the long-running case against Uber's London operating license before the end ...
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WhatsApp debuts a new portal for all its security-related disclosure
WhatsApp has introduced a new portal today to have all of the app's security disclosure in one place. Plus, it has also released a list of six previously undisclosed vulnerabilities that have been patched. These patches include fixes for bugs that allowed hackers to send unsolicited ...
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Notorious movie pirates busted by Europol and Homeland Security
A massive international investigation has led to the arrests of several individuals suspected of running an illegal movie ...
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What herd immunity looks like in a maximum security prison
Coronavirus in Context is a weekly newsletter where we bring you facts that matter about the COVID-19 pandemic and the technology trying to stop its spread. You can subscribe here. Hola Pandemic Pals, Just so you know, I spent well over 10 minutes trying to find a joke to ...
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TikTok might be sold to US investors to ward off security concerns
A number of US-based investors are considering purchasing TikTok. The move could ease security concerns around the Chinese ...
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UK bans Huawei from 5G network, citing security risks triggered by US sanctions
Britain has announced it's banning Huawei from the country's 5G network, mere months after agreeing to keep the firm as ...
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Here’s how to manage your remote worker’s device security
One of the biggest consequences of COVID-19 for enterprises beyond 2020 will be the acceleration of the trend to working the majority of the working week from home. Already organizations were encouraged to look into it on the promise that each employee working from home would, ...
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TikTok might leave China to allay security concerns
TikTok is facing bans and probes all over the world, and most of them are pointing to their Chinese roots. Now, to put these concerns at rest, the app's parent company, Bytedance, is considering moving the headquarters out of China to establish a more global identity. According ...
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MacOS security bug could allow a bogus version of Safari to steal your data
Last year, Apple expanded its security bounty program to include macOS after several years of offering the same for iPhone developers. But according to at least one researcher, the company isn't acting quick enough on some exploits. Developer Jeff Johnson informed Apple about an ...
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5 things to do if you’re worried about job security
Is job security keeping you up at night? Here are five practical things you can do to feel less anxious and hopefully plan ...
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Samsung's new mobile security chip protects booting process and crypto transactions
Samsung introduced its second-gen security chip (S3FV9RR) for smartphones today. The chip, akin to Apple's T2 and Google's Titan M chips, is designed to secure the booting process, parts of storage, and mobile-based payments. The Korean tech-giant launched its first Secure Enclave ...
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Microsoft open-sources its coronavirus threat data for security researchers
For the last couple of months, cybercriminals have taken advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to launch a series of attacks ...
