An anonymous reader writes: Apple’s NeuralHash algorithm (PDF) — the one it’s using for client-side scanning on the iPhone — has been reverse-engineered. Turns out it was already in iOS 14.3, and someone noticed: Early tests show that it can tolerate image resizing and compression, but not cropping or rotations. We also have the first…

Attackers stole tens of millions of current, former or prospective customers’ personal data, the company confirmed. It’s providing 2 years of free ID protection. …read more Source:: 40 Million Customers’ Data Stolen” >Threatpost

Stripped-down OS prepares to unroll the birthday bunting Microsoft has updated its internal-use (and now public) container Linux, CBL-Mariner.… …read more Source:: TheRegister

Since early in the pandemic, soaring demand for consumer electronics led to persistent chip shortages. Some recent signs suggest the situation may finally be starting to change. From a report: An executive at the memory chip maker Micron Technology said last week at an investor conference that demand for consumer PCs is slowing and that…

The retail giant reportedly said proposed reforms could have a “significant negative effect” on businesses that sell on its platform. …read more Source:: CNet

Apple has released a new version of iCloud for Windows, numbered 12.5. The update adds the ability to access and manage passwords saved in iCloud from a Windows machine, a feature that users have long requested. From a report: Apple has been gradually adding more support for iCloud passwords on non-Apple platforms with mixed results….

The messaging app reacts to a statement from the Brazilian Internet Steering Committee calling for transparency and raising concerns over the company’s latest privacy update. …read more Source:: ZDNet

Mitigation: Don’t let randomers from the internet log in to your firewall A command injection vulnerability exists in Fortinet’s management interface for its FortiWeb web app firewall, according to infosec firm Rapid7.… …read more Source:: Register

Hugh Jackman falls for a femme fatale in an engaging thriller from the co-creator of Westworld, coming to theaters and HBO Max. …read more Source:: CNet

Some creativity — and a little bit of cash — are all you need to transform your new home. …read more Source:: CNet