“If you find passwords annoying, you might not like two-factor authentication much. But security experts say it’s one of the best ways to protect your online accounts. Simply put, two-factor authentication adds a second step in your usual log-in process.”
Microsoft patches Internet Explorer to stop PC takeover attacks
“Microsoft has urged people to update Internet Explorer after finding a major flaw.The browser’s memory corruption vulnerability lets attackers remotely execute code as if they were the computer’s user, essentially giving them control of the computer, Microsoft wrote in a Wednesday security notice.”
Apple lied about iPhone X, XS, XS Max screen sizes and pixel counts, lawsuit alleges
“A lawsuit filed Friday accuses Apple of lying about the display specs in its iPhone X series.”
Worst passwords list is out, but this time we’re not scolding users
“Oh, those incorrigible password abusers. After all these years of being shamed (if they cared or were paying attention), they’re still using “123456” as a password. This year, according to SplashData’s annual worst password list, that stale cracker came in at No. 1.”
Worst passwords list is out, but this time we’re not scolding users
“Oh, those incorrigible password abusers. After all these years of being shamed (if they cared or were paying attention), they’re still using “123456” as a password. This year, according to SplashData’s annual worst password list, that stale cracker came in at No. 1.”
Signal says it can’t allow government access to users’ chats
“Last week, the Australian government passed the country’s controversial Access and Assistance Bill 2018 into law, legislation that allows government agencies to demand access to encrypted communications. Companies that don’t comply with the new law could face fines of up to AU$10 million ($7.”
Google Accelerates Google+ Shutdown After Discovery of New Security Hole
“Google had to face reality earlier this year when it announced that its Google+ social network would shut down for consumers. It said usage of G+ had fallen to basically zero, and a security review had found a nasty API bug.”
Further thaw in Apple-Amazon relations: Alexa will now stream Apple music
“Amazon said Friday that Apple’s music-streaming service will soon be available on its Alexa-powered devices, signaling a further thaw in the relationship between the tech titans.”
T-Mobile launches mobile banking solution T-Mobile Money, available now on Android and iOS
“T-Mobile, the self-titled “Un-Carrier,” is further separating itself from the competition by getting into the booming world of mobile banking with “T-Mobile Money.” The new service also comes with extra benefits for T-Mobile’s wireless customers.”
Instagram security lapse exposed some user passwords to the public, company says
“A flaw in Instagram’s “Download Your Data” tool inadvertently exposed some user passwords, a report from The Information claims. In some instances, user passwords may have been exposed to public view. Instagram is said to have informed affected users via an email.”