Google will roll out end-to-end encryption for Android Messages
For the past 18 months, Google has been rolling out the next-gen messaging app for Android users. It will replace old, insecure, and clunky SMS messaging apps. The company now says that the rollout is complete, with the next plan being to bring end-to-end encryption to the app in 2021.
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Mac certificate check prompts privacy fears among App users
How much does Apple know about our use of Apps?
Last week Mac users started to complain about a slowdown in performance. Users began noticing that included apps were sometimes taking minutes to launch, and elsewhere there was non-responsiveness and other problems throughout macOS.
The issues ...
A spike in Emotet activity means the ransomware gang is not far behind
Emotet attacks have been on the rise, leading to more machines getting compromised. This has prompted cybercriminals to launch more malware infections and ransomware campaigns on compromised devices.
The HP-Bromium Threat Insights Report released in October shows a 1200% increase in Emotet attac...
The notorious ransomware group Maze says it is shutting down
Maze, one of the most active and well-known ransomware groups, has said that it is officially shutting down. The announcement was in the form of a statement that was full of spelling mistakes and published on Maze’s website.
For the past year, Maze has been publishing massive amounts of stolen...
Companies are still struggling with secure remote access solutions
Many businesses are trying their hardest to enable many of their employees to work from home. However, security is still a significant obstacle. In a new report from Zscaler, a security firm, only a third of decision-makers are confident that they have a secure remote infrastructure.
The company...
Researches extract security key for microcode in Intel CPU
Researches have found the key that Intel uses to secure microcode updates in a number of their processors. The keys can be used to analyze updates or install custom patches.
The technique can't be used to hack all Intel processors. The key can only be found in chips based on the Goldmont archite...
Zoom rolls out support for end-to-end encryption
Video calling service Room has rolled out support for end-to-end encryption. The service that experienced a massive surge in popularity at the start of the corona pandemic was plagued with multiple security issues.
Zoom uses 256-bit AES CGM encryption for the security feature. When enabled, the ...
Telcos expect high revenue from 5G, but security is a challenge
Report highlights the security threats posed by 5G.
The global telecommunications industry is bullish on the eventual profitability of their planned 5G networks. However, a new report from the cybersecurity firm Fortinet indicates that those profits will come along with increased security risks...
Cisco to acquire PortShift for Cloud DevOp security
The acquisition reflects Cisco's focus on security for cloud-native development environments.
Cisco has announced its intent to acquire PortShift, an Israeli startup that has built a Kubernetes-native security platform.
Portshift uses Kubernetes and Service-Mesh to deliver a single source of ...
IBM Security X-Force sees surge in ransomware attacks in June
The amounts demanded as ransom are also exploding, up to as much as $40 million.
IBM reports that as of September 2020, one in four attacks that its Security X-Force Incident Response has remediated this year have been caused by ransomware.
In addition, ransomware incidents appeared to explo...
Azure Sentinel Security gets upgrade in analytics to detect odd behaviour
Microsoft Azure Sentinel security system has new features that allow behavioural analytics to detect insider and new threats faster. This new feature is also an incentive for users to send their security logs to Azure cloud for analysis.
The model used here is the pay-as-you-go pricing plan. Use...
Twitter developers’ private keys and account tokens could be exposed
Twitter emailed developers to warn them about a bug that may have exposed their private keys and account tokens. In the email, the company said that the sensitive information was improperly stored in the browser’s cache inadvertently.
Before the fix, if anyone used a public or shared computer ...