Xiaomi Prioritizes Privacy: HyperOS 2.0 to Detect Hidden Cameras
Xiaomi is poised to launch Xiaomi HyperOS version 2.0, which is rumored to include a new feature to help users protect their privacy by detecting unknown, hidden cameras within a...
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macOS Sequoia’s New Security Measures: A Boost for User Privacy or Annoyance?
Apple has indeed placed a significant emphasis on privacy and security. The forthcoming macOS Sequoia version reveals a new security strategy: permissions for third-party screenshot and screen recording tools will...
Python Popularity Soars: Nearing Java’s Record in TIOBE Index
In August 2024, the Python programming language reached a new milestone in the TIOBE index, surpassing 18% popularity for the first time. The last time a similar achievement was made...
Samsung Boosts Bug Bounty Program: $1 Million Top Prize for Mobile Vulnerabilities
In a move to fortify its mobile security, Samsung has significantly increased the rewards for its ‘Important Scenario Vulnerability Program’. The tech giant is now offering up to a staggering...
Google’s Billion-Dollar Apple Search Deal Deemed Illegal
The U.S. regulatory body’s antitrust case against Google has recently seen significant developments. A U.S. federal judge has ruled that Google’s monopolistic dominance in the search and advertising markets constitutes...
Real-Time Deepfakes Unveiled at DEF CON: Be Prepared to Be Shocked
At the upcoming DEF CON hacker conference in Las Vegas, attendees will be treated to a unique opportunity. Brandon Kovacs, a senior specialist at Bishop Fox, will demonstrate how easily...
Accelerating Memory Safety: DARPA’s TRACTOR Program Transforms C to Rust
DARPA is accelerating the transition to memory-safe programming languages through the TRACTOR program, aimed at automated conversion of C code to Rust. This initiative is developing machine learning tools to...
Apple Open-Sources Homomorphic Encryption for Enhanced Data Security
Apple has recently made its homomorphic encryption technology, used to protect user privacy and security in its services, available through an open-source Swift package, facilitating easier implementation by developers to...
Twilio Axes Authy Desktop: Users Logged Out Forcibly
Twilio, the multifactor authenticator developer, previously announced the termination of its Authy desktop service. The desktop version, which enabled users to receive verification codes and log in on their PCs,...
Microsoft 365 Boosts Security with Free Defender VPN
Recently, Microsoft announced an expansion of the benefits for Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions, introducing the Microsoft Defender VPN service. This service, available for free, encrypts users’ internet traffic...
Why Reddit Blocked Bing and Other Search Engines
Recently, the well-known online community Reddit has banned all search engines except Google, allowing only Google to continue indexing Reddit’s content. The reason is straightforward: Google pays Reddit $60 million...
CrowdStrike, Microsoft Face Lawsuit from Delta Air Lines After System Crash
On July 19, a software configuration update released by the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike, which had not been thoroughly tested, caused approximately 8.5 million enterprise-level devices worldwide to experience blue screen...
DigiCert Revokes Certificates: What You Need to Know
Earlier, the renowned digital certificate authority DigiCert issued a notification stating that due to errors in the verification process, approximately 0.4% of certificates need to be revoked. We have now...
AI-Driven TEMPEST Attacks: Uruguay Team Reveals Method to Intercept Screen Data
Researchers in Uruguay have recently discovered a method to use artificial intelligence (AI) to eavesdrop on victims’ screens through electromagnetic radiation leaks from computer cables and monitors. This attack can...
Massive Payout: Meta Coughs Up $1.4 Billion in Facial Recognition Settlement
Meta has agreed to pay the state of Texas $1.4 billion to settle a lawsuit accusing the company of unlawfully using facial recognition technology to collect biometric data from millions...
