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Privacy

Google to end support for third-party cookies in Chrome

Google to end support for third-party cookies in Chrome

Privacy

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

Amer Owaida15 Jan 2020


Digital Security

Microsoft patches severe Windows flaw after tip-off from NSA

Microsoft patches severe Windows flaw after tip-off from NSA

Digital Security

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

Tomáš Foltýn15 Jan 2020


Digital Security

Millions of modems at risk of remote hijacking

Millions of modems at risk of remote hijacking

Digital Security

Millions of modems at risk of remote hijacking

Multiple cable modem models from various manufacturers found vulnerable to takeover attacks

Tomáš Foltýn14 Jan 2020


Digital Security

Windows 7 end of life: Time to move on

Windows 7 end of life: Time to move on

Digital Security

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?

Amer Owaida14 Jan 2020


Scams

5 major US wireless carriers vulnerable to SIM swapping attacks

5 major US wireless carriers vulnerable to SIM swapping attacks

Scams

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

Amer Owaida13 Jan 2020


Video

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Video

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Some takeaways from CES 2020 – Firefox update plugs a zero-day – Facebook cracks down on deepfakes

Tomáš Foltýn10 Jan 2020


How To, Digital Security

Connected cars: How to improve their connection to cybersecurity

Connected cars: How to improve their connection to cybersecurity

How To, Digital Security

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?

Cameron Camp10 Jan 2020


Digital Security

Mozilla rushes out patch for Firefox zero-day

Mozilla rushes out patch for Firefox zero-day

Digital Security

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

Tomáš Foltýn09 Jan 2020


Digital Security

CES: Taking a smart city for a test drive

CES: Taking a smart city for a test drive

Digital Security

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

Cameron Camp08 Jan 2020


Digital Security

Facebook bans deepfakes but not all altered content

Facebook bans deepfakes but not all altered content

Digital Security

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

Tomáš Foltýn07 Jan 2020


Video

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Video

Week in security with Tony Anscombe

ESET experts offered some valuable advice this week to help keep your digital life secure in the new year

Tomáš Foltýn03 Jan 2020


Privacy

Google disables Xiaomi smart home integration after camera bug

Google disables Xiaomi smart home integration after camera bug

Privacy

Google disables Xiaomi smart home integration after camera bug

A Xiaomi security camera owner reports receiving random images from strangers’ homes

Amer Owaida03 Jan 2020