Day: September 10, 2021

Google to review pay practices after allegedly underpaying temp workers – CNET

The search giant may owe more than $100 million in back salaries, according to reports. …read more Source:: CNet


Try to spot the human-made object hiding in this NASA ISS photo – CNET

An astronaut’s scenic view from the space station is more than meets the eye. …read more Source:: CNet


Fortnite’s fate on iPhones and iPads is still unclear – CNET

Epic says it wants its popular online battle game back on Apple devices. Apple says not so fast. …read more Source:: CNet


Wide-Ranging SolarWinds Probe Sparks Fear in Corporate America

A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission investigation into the SolarWinds Russian hacking operation has dozens of corporate executives fearful information unearthed in the expanding probe will expose them to liability, Reuters reported Friday, citing six people familiar with the inquiry. From the report: The SEC is asking companies to turn over records into “any other”…


Sort-of Epic win as judge kills Apple ban on apps linking to outside payment systems

Games maker weakens iGiant’s control over iOS, loses its antitrust claims Analysis Epic Games on Friday won a Pyrrhic victory against Apple in its antitrust lawsuit, with US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruling that Apple must allow developers to tell customers about third-party payments systems.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


New York State fixes vulnerability in COVID-19 passport app that allowed storage of fake vaccine credentials

New York users of the app are urged to update it after a patch was released on August 20. …read more Source:: ZDNet


MyRepublic Data Breach Raises Data-Protection Questions

The incident raises considerations for security for critical data housed in third-party infrastructure, researchers say. …read more Source:: Threatpost


UK to mandate EV chargers in residential and office construction, report says – Roadshow

This coincides with the country’s push towards electrification ahead of a proposed 2030 ban on the sale of new gas-powered vehicles. …read more Source:: CNet


IC Clock Uses Ammeters for a Unique Time-Telling Display

It is a rite of passage for hackers to make a clock out of traditionally not-clock items. Whether it be blinking LEDs or servos to move the hands, we have all crafted our own ways of knowing when it currently is. [SIrawit] takes a new approach to this, by using ammeters to tell the time….


Top Steps for Ransomware Recovery and Preparation

Alex Restrepo, Virtual Data Center Solutions at Veritas Technologies, discusses post-attack restoration options, and how to prepare for another one in the future. …read more Source:: Threatpost