5G kit maker Huawei opened a Cyber Security Transparency center in Brussels yesterday as the Chinese tech giant continues to try to neutralize suspicion in Western markets that its networking gear could be used for espionage by the Chinese state. Huawei announced its plan to open a European transparency center last year but giving a […]
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Helen Mirren at RSA security conference: You’re heroes who ‘patrol a vast untamed wasteland’
The annual RSA cybersecurity conference is officially underway in San Francisco, and things have taken a turn for the weird.
In a packed convention hall in the city’s downtown Moscone Center, thousands of attendees gathered shortly after 8 a.m. on Tuesday for the opening keynote of an industry conference that draws security professionals from around the globe. And, because of course, Dame Helen Mirren was there to welcome them — and aggressively stroke their egos in the process.
“Many of you patrol a vast untamed wasteland on your own,” Dame Mirren cooed to what appeared to be a mostly male crowd. “You see the hope that you radiate has been felt worldwide by many souls you may never meet. Your sense of duty and goodness, like an eternal beacon, helps others find their way through the darkness.” Read more…
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Malware attacks that hunt for porn site login credentials on the rise
If you own a paid account to a porn site, watch out for hackers. More PCs appear to be getting attacked with malware that’s designed to steal login credentials for the top adult video websites.
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Singapore Airlines passengers have a camera pointed at them
If you’re flying with Singapore Airlines, don’t be surprised if it looks as though there’s a camera staring at you from the back of the seat in front. There is a camera present, but the airline insists it isn’t being used.
The discovery of the tiny camera, which we’re more used to seeing positioned above laptop displays, was made by passenger Vitaly Kamluk. He tweeted asking for expert opinion as to whether this was indeed a camera.
Just found this interesting sensor looking at me from the seat back on board of Singapore Airlines. Any expert opinion of whether this a camera? Perhaps @SingaporeAir could clarify how it is used? pic.twitter.com/vy0usqruZG
— Vitaly Kamluk (@vkamluk) February 17, 2019 Read more…
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Google accidentally didn’t tell anyone about the microphone in its Nest Secure device
It’s not every day you get a straight up “our bad” from a tech giant.
Google announced in early February that its Nest Guard device — the hub for managing a Nest Secure home security system— would get an over-the-air update to make it compatible with Google Assistant, essentially giving it the abilities of a smart speaker.
Neat? Handy? Sure. But how this was even possible could be a cause for concern.
It turns out that Google built a microphone into the Nest Guard without disclosing this spec to users. According to a report from Business Insider, the lack of communication about the microphone was, apparently, an oversight. Read more…
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The founder of Chinese electronics giant Huawei said it doesn’t need the U.S. to survive.
Ren Zhengfei spoke to the BBC in his first interview since the arrest of his daughter, Huawei CFO Wanzhou Meng, in Canada.
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Iranian spies allegedly used Facebook to target U.S. intelligence agents
It was just a simple friend request. However, nothing is ever simple when the U.S. intelligence community is involved.
A press release released Wednesday by the Department of Justice details an alleged effort by Iranian government agents to use Faceb…
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You know what’s incredibly irritating? Being denied a great show on Netflix because you don’t happen to live in the US. Frankly, it’s not fair that shows like the US Office aren’t being shared with the world. It’s not fair and we need to do something…
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While Russia has deftly used the internet to advance its own interests, it is apparently concerned about other countries deploying its own tactics, so it is preparing to “disconnect” from the internet, ZDNet reports.
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