Day: May 24, 2021

Quantum computers could crack today’s encrypted messages. That’s a problem – CNET

We’ll likely see the top picks for safer, post-quantum encryption technology early in 2022. …read more Source:: CNet


Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 14.6, macOS Big Sur 11.4

Apple today released macOS Big Sur 11.4, the fourth major update to the macOS Big Sur, operating system that launched in November 2020. From a report: The new macOS Big Sur 11.4 update can be downloaded for free on all eligible Macs using the Software Update section of System Preferences. macOS Big Sur 11.4 lays…


Icarus moment: Mozilla Thunderbird was saving OpenPGP keys in plaintext after encryption snafu

Cockup has since been patched in latest release Mozilla Thunderbird spent the last couple of months saving some users’ OpenPGP keys in plain text – but that’s now been patched, the author of both the bug and the patch fixing it has told The Register.… …read more Source:: Register


Police In Delhi Have Descended On Twitter’s Headquarters In The Country

An anonymous reader shares a report: On Monday, a team of officers from the Special Cell, an elite branch of the Delhi Police in charge of investigating terrorism and organized crime in New Delhi descended on Twitter’s offices in the city to “serve a notice” to Twitter’s India head. Police also attempted to raid a…


Mercedes-Benz recalls 342,000 cars for glitched backup cameras – Roadshow

From the A-Class to the AMG GT 4-door, the recall covers a whole lot of vehicles. …read more Source:: CNet


Sophos Research Uncovers Widespread Use of TLS By Cybercriminals

SPONSORED CONTENT: Nearly half of all malware is being disseminated via the Transport Layer Security cryptographic protocol, says Dan Schiappa, executive VP and chief product officer for Sophos. …read more Source:: DarkReading


Airbnb unveils flexible booking options, updated reviews – CNET

The short-term rental company is rolling out several updates to improve search and booking processes. …read more Source:: CNet


FBI Analyst Indicted for Theft of Osama bin Laden Threat Intel

An FBI employee allegedly made off with top-secret documents, keeping them in her home for more than a decade. …read more Source:: Threatpost


2021 Doodle for Google contest finalists revealed – CNET

The winning artwork will be displayed on Google’s homepage for a day, and the winner will receive a $30,000 college scholarship. …read more Source:: CNet


Anker’s new USB-C Nano II chargers are smaller and more efficient – CNET

The new 30-, 45- and 65-watt Nano II USB-C chargers use GaN II technology that make them faster, smaller and safer, Anker says. …read more Source:: CNet