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2019-07-05 11:43:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
OpenPGP experts targeted by long-feared ‘poisoning’ attack

Somebody out there has taken a big dislike to Robert J. Hansen (‘rjh’) and Daniel Kahn Gillmor (‘dkg’), two well-regarded experts in the specialised world of OpenPGP email encryption.

Security Threats Vulnerability Certificate Signatures OpenPGP PGP Public Key
2019-07-05 10:59:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Bitcoin eats as much energy as Switzerland

That's around seven gigawatts, equal to 0.21% of the world's supply: as much power as generated by seven Dungeness nuclear power plants.

Cryptocurrency Bitcoin Cryptocoin Mining Cryptocoins Cryptocurrency Energy
2019-07-05 10:26:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Mannequin Challenge videos teach computers to see

An internet craze could change the way computers see, thanks to research published by Google.

Google Machine Learning Organisations AI Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Mannequin Challenge
2019-07-05 09:42:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Deepfake revenge porn now a crime in Virginia

It's the first state to enact a deepfakes ban, but it's not going to be the last: laws are being considered in many other states.

Fake News Law & Order Privacy Deepfakes DeepNude Deepnudes Pornography Revenge Porn
2019-07-04 15:31:00 UTC
The Daily Swig
The Daily Swig
Devs patch Tridactyl command injection vulnerability

Control interface tool experiences security hiccup

2019-07-04 14:57:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Why are they “smart” locks if more money buys you less security?

Smart locks are cool and useful - but they are also a great reminder that cybersecurity is all about value, not cost.

Cryptography Iot Smart Lock
2019-07-04 13:41:00 UTC
The Daily Swig
The Daily Swig
First malware to abuse DNS over HTTPS poses challenge for defenders

DDoS bots’ tactics could break existing controls

2019-07-04 12:00:00 UTC
The Daily Swig
The Daily Swig
‘If you don’t understand attacks, you can’t develop effective countermeasures’

F-Secure’s Countercept division is harnessing offensive techniques to develop better defenses

2019-07-04 10:50:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Open Sesame! Zipato’s smart hub hacked to open front doors

The Zipato controller has three critical security flaws which could be used together by hackers to open your home’s doors for you, according to researchers.

Security Threats Vulnerability API Internet Of Things Private Key Smart Home Smart Lock Zipato
2019-07-04 10:42:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Facebook’s down-ranking those ‘miracle cure’ health posts we all hate

Clickbait health/nutrition posts will sink in page rankings due to two ranking updates, Facebook announced.

Facebook Fake News Social Networks Clickbait Facebook Ranking Fake News Fitness Health Miracle Cures Misinformation Misleading Content News Feed Newsfeed Nutrition Ranking Sensational Content Spam Spammy Posts

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