Users have raised great concern over Facebook’s iPhone app turning on the camera in the background whilst scrolling down their feed. Multiple users took to Twitter to express their concerns, reporting that the app had switched on and run their iPhone’s rear camera. Joshua Maddux, owner of 95Visual, discovered the bug and took to Twitter […]
Author: Meera Narendra
#Privacy: Check Point’s ZoneAlarm suffers data breach
Confirmed by The Hacker News, the forum site of ZoneAlarm has suffered a data breach exposing user discussions. ZoneAlarm, the internet security software company, owned by Israeli cybersecurity firm Check Point Technologies, offers various protection solutions for users to protect themselves online, such as antivirus and firewall. Ironically, hackers were able to exploit a known […]
#Privacy: Mexican petrol giant struck by ransomware
Mexico’s state-owned petrol company, Pemex, were hit with a ransomware attack impacting less than 5% of their computers. In a statement, Pemex stated that on November 10, the company had been struck by a cyber attack that fortunately was “neutralized in a timely manner.” The attack only impacted the functioning of less than 5% of […]
#Privacy: Average ransom payout increases to $41,000
Research by Coveware has identified that the average ransom paid out by victims has increased 13% in the last three month. In its Q3 Ransomware Marketplace report, the average ransom paid was $41,198, an increase of 13% as compared to Q2 of 2019, $36,295. However, the researchers noted that the rate of increase has “plateaued” […]
#Privacy: Internal passwords belonging to Orvis leaked twice
A report has revealed that Orvis.com, an American retailer, leaked hundreds of internal passwords on Pastebin.com. According to Krebs On Security, the leaked credentials related to backend management, firewall administration, router settings and database servers. Krebs received a tip from Hold Security in late October about the data breach, stating that there was a large […]
#PrivSecNY: Cyber-security meets data privacy in fascinating opening day at PrivSec New York
A global audience of privacy and security professionals met at PrivSec New York at Columbia University for an insightful two days of keynote talks and panel debates. Thanks to the engaging presentations on a range of topics delivered in two separate theatres, attendees found themselves at the forefront of the global debate on data protection […]
#Privacy: Hosting provider SmarterASP.NET struck by ransomware attack
SmarterASP.NET, a US hosting provider has been hit by a ransomware attack, impacting its 440,000+ customers. Over the weekend, hackers had breached the SmarterASP.NET network and encrypted data on customer servers. Additionally, the attack also impacted the company’s website which went offline on Saturday. The files seem to have been encrypted by a ransomware that […]
#Privacy: Bug found in Apple Mail exposing encrypted context
A vulnerability within Apple Mail has led it to store encrypted emails in a plain text database. The vulnerability is due to a Siri feature will allows Apple’s voice assistant to provide contact information, following a user’s request. In a blog post, Bob Gendler, an Apple-focused IT specialist, explains that Siri utilises a process named […]
#Privacy: Vulnerability detected in Amazon doorbell cameras
A vulnerability has been discovered in Amazon doorbell cameras which can be exploited by hackers to gain access to the owner’s household computer network. Ring Doorbells have become extremely popular amongst smart home enthusiasts, however researchers at Bitdefender have discovered a vulnerability that potentially can cause a lot of harm for customers. The flaw stems […]
#Privacy: Florida police want permanent access to controversial facial recognition network
The Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) is asking to gain access to one of the largest facial recognition databases in America. The database, Face Analysis Comparison and Examination System (FACES) is operated by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), and is the largest collaborative facial recognition network in the US. FACES uses an algorithm that can […]