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Android P to Favor Strong Biometrics
Google is incorporating a new biometric API into Android P to support the use of strong biometrics.
Verizon, Other Carriers, Pledge to End Sale of Location Data
Three mobile carriers said they will no longer sell customer location data to aggregators.
GDPR-Style Privacy Regulations May Be On the Way in U.S.
Lawmakers are planning to introduce a privacy "bill of rights" that will include some elements of the new GDPR regulation.
A Privacy Tradeoff of the macOS QuickLook Cache
A convenient feature in macOS called QuickLook can leak information about files that users preview, even in encrypted containers.
DHS, Energy Boost Security Strategy Amid Infrastructure Attacks
As nation-state actors increasingly target physical critical infrastructure, two federal agencies strategize on how to protect against national threats.
Ancient Bug Haunts GnuPG-Based Encryption Tools
A bug from the 1990s allows attackers to spoof signatures on some encrypted emails in GnuPG and other tools.
Senators Push to Require Paper Ballots to Secure Elections
A new bill would require the use of paper ballots and audits in all federal elections.
Bug Allows Bypass of Code-Signing Tools on Macs
An issue with the way third-party tools implement Apple's code-signing API can allow malicious files to pass as legitimate ones.
Misconfigured Android Devices Open for Abuse
Android Debug Bridge is a debugging interface for developers troubleshooting faulty Android devices. Unfortunately, some vendors shipped devices with Android Debug Bridge enabled, which leaves these devices open for abuse.
Encrypt Act Blocks States From Banning Encryption
A group of lawmakers from both parties have introduced a new bill in the House of Representatives that would stop states and local governments from passing laws governing encryption. This will prevent states from passing their own laws before the federal government figures out what to do.
Facebook Open Sources Sonar Debugging Tool
Facebook has open-sourced its internal Sonar debugging platform form Android and iOS apps development.
New Adobe Flash Bug Draws Attackers’ Attention
A freshly patched Flash vulnerability is being exploited by attackers targeting users in the Middle East.
VPNFilter Malware Now Exploiting Endpoints, Not Just Routers
The VPNFilter malware has the ability to compromise endpoints and routers both and destroy data on infected devices.
Why Facebook Shared Data with Device Makers
The latest brouhaha over Facebook's data-sharing practices highlights how critical APIs have become to modern development, and how important it is to restrict how much data can be accessed through these interfaces.
iOS 12 Goes Hard on Password Security
Apple is adding a slew of new password-security features in iOS 12 to help users avoid using weak or duplicate credentials.