If you use 23andme and opted in to the *DNA relative* feature, beware. Gentle reminder to never reuse passwords and avoid data sharing. #infosec #privacy #CyberSecurity #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #cybersecuritytips bleepingcomputer.com/news/se…
Love or hate Apple, this is a great step forward in sharing access to trusted contacts via end to end encryption, utilizing passkeys instead of passwords. #privacy #infosec #cybersecurity techcrunch.com/2023/06/05/sa…
#JuiceJacking is a thing. Besides the advice given, use wireless charging, use a cable that only allows power or ensure you press `don't trust` if you see a `trust this computer` prompt. #privacy #infosec #CyberSecurityAwareness
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Signal will exit the UK rather than comply with a new law. The bill is citing public safety and CSAM concerns as the motive. #privacy #infosec
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The security and privacy community said this would happen and big surprise, it happened. #infosec #privacy
A brand new Twitter account that paid for verification pretended to be LeBron James tweeting he was leaving the Lakers. The credible-looking tweet quickly received thousands of engagements before the account was able to be suspended by Twitter. snopes.com/fact-check/lebron…
Tiktok's parent company ByteDance plans to "monitor the personal location of some American's." Restricting what data is shared with these apps is becoming more and more important for your #privacy! #infosec gizmodo.com/tiktok-bytedance…
This should go without saying, but do *NOT* use company equipment for non-work related activities. #privacymatters #privacy #infosec arstechnica.com/tech-policy/…
Decent #privacy news, duckduckgo browser now blocks Microsoft trackers, excluding *bat.bing.com*. #infosec bleepingcomputer.com/news/se…
Own an Android and use Google Messages? Research shows it's possible to determine the hashed (SHA256) message content and that the app was quietly sending call and text information to Google with no way to opt out. #infosec #cybersecurity #privacy androidcentral.com/apps-soft…
Warning for everyone that use's your Google, Apple, Microsoft or any other Social Media account when signing up for web applications. Sign up with a new account on the site directly. Browser in the Browser #Phishing attack. #infosec #cybersecurity arstechnica.com/information-…
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Researchers warn of a new high-risk #vulnerability (CVE-2022-0492) affecting the #Linux kernel's cgroups feature that could potentially be abused to escape a container to execute arbitrary commands on the host.
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California's First in the nation bill to limit data collection on children. #privacy #infosec arstechnica.com/tech-policy/…
Despite my preference for Safari, there's currently a bug that exposes browser history to websites. Unless you're strictly a user of private browsing or clearing your history when you close your browser, best to avoid it for now. #infosec #privacy lifehacker.com/stop-using-sa…
Good writeup by krebs on the zelle fraud scam and in general any scam claiming to be your bank. Always hang up and call your institution directly via the number on the back of your card. #infosec #awareness #privacy krebsonsecurity.com/2021/11/…
7 million records stolen, 310 containing highly sensitive information. Attacker gained access to Robinhood customer support systems by tricking a helpdesk employee into installing remote access software on their computer. Geez... #infosec #privacy
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