Day: April 7, 2020

Flaw hunter bags $75,000 off Apple after duping Safari into spying through iPhone, Mac cameras without permission

Bug that let malicious site snoop on users squashed, so make sure you’re on the most recent version Independent security researcher Ryan Pickren has revealed how a malicious website could hack Apple’s Safari browser on iOS and macOS to spy on the user through the computer’s camera without prompting for permission.… …read more Source:: Register


Skype vs. Zoom: Video chat apps for working and keeping in touch, compared – CNET

Coronavirus has many people staying home and connecting with friends and co-workers through video chat. Here are two options for staying in touch. …read more Source:: CNet


Working from home? Save $300 on 2-in-1 laptops at Best Buy – CNET

Versatile machines from Lenovo and Samsung for work and play when stuck at home. …read more Source:: CNet


The Upright Go posture trainer is on sale for an all-time-low $47 – CNET

This little gizmo sticks to your back and trains you not to slouch. …read more Source:: CNet


FIN6 and TrickBot Combine Forces in ‘Anchor’ Attacks

FIN6 fingerprints were spotted in recent cyberattacks that initially infected victims with the TrickBot trojan, and then eventually downloaded the Anchor backdoor malware. …read more Source:: Threatpost


Facebook Gaming adds tournaments to help keep gamers connected while at home – CNET

Originally designed for esports, Facebook is expanding the feature to everyone. …read more Source:: CNet


Microsoft Announces IPE, a New Code Integrity Feature for Linux

Microsoft has revealed details about a new project it has been working on for Linux kernel. From a report: Named Integrity Policy Enforcement — or IPE — the project is a Linux security module (LSM). LSMs are optional add-ons for the Linux kernel that enable additional security features. According to a documentation page published on…


Global COVID-19 Apps Suffering From Flaws, Malicious Copycats

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Roaring Trade In Zero-Days Means More Vulns Are Falling Into The Hands Of State Spies

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Suffering from muscle pain? Try this TENS massager, on sale for $15 – CNET

It’s a compact, portable and drug-free way to potentially get relief from sore muscles. …read more Source:: CNet