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Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Zero-day in Internet Explorer – Microsoft cloud leaked big – Dating apps accused of sharing user data with advertisers
Google: Flaws in Apple’s privacy tool could enable tracking
Safari’s anti-tracking feature could apparently give access to users’ browsing habits
Microsoft exposed 250 million customer support records
Databases containing 14 years’ worth of customer support logs were publicly accessible with no password protection
Dating apps share personal data with advertisers, study says
Some of the most popular dating services may be violating GDPR or other privacy laws
3 ways to browse the web anonymously
Are you looking to hide in plain sight? Here’s a rundown of three options for becoming invisible online
New Internet Explorer zero‑day remains unpatched
You may want to implement a workaround or stop using the browser altogether, at least until Microsoft issues a a fix
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Microsoft plugs a serious hole in Windows – Your options after Windows 7 end of life – iPhones as security keys for Google accounts
FBI shuts down website selling billions of stolen records
A subscription to the trove of personal details could be had for as little as $2
You can now turn your iPhone into a Google security key
And it doesn’t require much more than downloading a dedicated app
Cyberawareness in Australia: The good and the bad
An ESET-commissioned survey sheds light on the browsing habits of Australians and how they protect themselves online
Google to end support for third‑party cookies in Chrome
The company will also soon launch anti-fingerprinting measures aimed at detecting and mitigating covert tracking and workarounds
Microsoft patches severe Windows flaw after tip‑off from NSA
The US intelligence agency expects attackers to waste no time in developing tools aimed at exploiting the vulnerability
Millions of modems at risk of remote hijacking
Multiple cable modem models from various manufacturers found vulnerable to takeover attacks
Windows 7 end of life: Time to move on
Today, Microsoft is officially pulling the plug on its support for Windows 7. What’s your plan?
5 major US wireless carriers vulnerable to SIM swapping attacks
When it comes to protection against this insidious type of scam, the telcos’ authentication procedures leave a lot be desired, a study finds
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Some takeaways from CES 2020 – Firefox update plugs a zero-day – Facebook cracks down on deepfakes
Connected cars: How to improve their connection to cybersecurity
As software becomes more important than ever, how can engaging the security industry make the road ahead less winding?
Mozilla rushes out patch for Firefox zero‑day
The US cybersecurity agency warns that the critical vulnerability could allow attackers to take control of people's computers
CES – Taking a smart city for a test drive
No one has a road map for securing a connected city – but there should be a whole atlas of such maps
Facebook bans deepfakes but not all altered content
Footage defined as parody or satire will be permitted, as the social network isn’t slamming the door on all types of manipulated media