Technology – Page 7

PayPal files patent for new method to detect stolen cookies

PayPal has filed a patent application for a novel method that can identify when “super-cookie” is stolen, which could improve the cookie-based authentication mechanism and limit account takeover attacks. […]

23 Feb

FTC sues H&R Block over deceptive ‘free’ online filing ads

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued tax preparation giant H&R Block over the company’s deceptive “free” online filing advertising and for pressuring people into overpaying for its services. […]

20 Feb

VoltSchemer attacks use wireless chargers to inject voice commands, fry phones

A team of academic researchers show that a new set of attacks called ‘VoltSchemer’ can inject voice commands to manipulate a smartphone’s voice assistant through the magnetic field emitted by an off-the-shelf wireless charger. […]

20 Feb

Signal rolls out usernames that let you hide your phone number

End-to-end encrypted messaging app Signal finally allows users to pick custom usernames to connect with others while protecting their phone number privacy. […]

22 Jan

FTC orders Intuit to stop pushing “free” software that isn’t really free

Today, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ordered Intuit to stop promoting its software products and services as “free” unless they’re actually free for all consumers. […]

11 Jan

Major T-Mobile outage takes down account access, mobile app

A major T-Mobile outage is preventing customers from logging into their accounts and using the company’s mobile app. […]

09 Jan

China claims it cracked Apple’s AirDrop to find numbers, email addresses

A Chinese state-backed research institute claims to have discovered how to decrypt device logs for Apple’s AirDrop feature, allowing the government to identify phone numbers or email addresses of those who shared content. […]

03 Jan

PornHub blocks North Carolina, Montana over new age verification laws

Adult media giant Aylo has blocked access to many of its websites, including PornHub, to visitors from Montana and North Carolina as new age verifications laws go into effect. […]

15 Dec

Box cloud storage down amid ‘critical’ outage

Cloud storage provider Box.com is suffering an outtage preventing customers from accessing their files. […]

14 Dec

Ubiquiti users report having access to others’ UniFi routers, cameras

Since yesterday, customers of Ubiquiti networking devices, ranging from routers to security cameras, have reported seeing other people’s devices and notifications through the company’s cloud services. […]

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