Security
WhatsApp bug allowed malicious users to delete chats
A major bug in the word’s most popular messaging app highlights a single point of failure.
Smart home providers commit to new open standards
The movement aims to increase security and help manufacturers create compatible devices.
Student says he can access celebrity iCloud accounts but Apple won’t pay enough of a bug bounty for the info
The student has previously been rewarded by Apple for finding bugs.
FBI issues warning on smart TV security risks
Modern TVs are connected to the internet and have microphones and even cameras that are often easily hackable.
Heavy Black Friday VPN deals show a price war between providers
VPN services are at an all time low price for Black Friday.
UK Government Twitter account retweets pornographic video
They claim it was a “cyber-attack”.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov: WhatsApp is consistently being used as a Trojan horse to spy on non-WhatsApp content
Durov added: “It’s very unlikely that anyone can accidentally commit major security errors, conveniently suitable for surveillance, on a regular basis.”
Disney+ user account logins are appearing on the dark web, but Disney said it wasn’t hacked
Users are turning to social media to express their frustration.
Monero accused of failing to warn website users its download page was compromised with crypto stealing malware
A member of Monero’s core team posted warnings to Twitter, Reddit, and GitHub but there are no warnings on the official website or download page from which the malware was served.
Arron Banks, pro-Brexit donor, has Twitter account hacked and all DMs and personal info leaked online
Banks slammed Twitter for not taking action sooner.
Major browsers Chrome, Safari, and Edge are easily hacked on day 1 of hacking contest
It didn’t take long for the hackers to find exploits.
Magic: The Gathering owner exposes thousands of player details online
Repors suggest they weren’t quick to respond to the issue when told about the exposure.