Apple will encrypt iCloud backups, addressing longstanding criticism
Privacy groups said the encryption features — which require users to opt in — are welcome but long overdue.
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Facebook warns 1 million users about apps trying to compromise accounts
Facebook identified 400 apps across the Google Play and Apple App store that posed as harmless lifestyle and business services to dupe users.
Apple ramps up war on spyware, a growing digital scourge
An Apple representative said that the company has alerted potential victims of highly targeted mercenary spyware in 150 countries.
Global advertising giant Omnicom suffers ‘suspicious’ IT incident
The company said it is in the process of bringing systems back online.
Project Zero researchers see promising trends in vulnerability fixes
Data from the Google-based team seems to reflect an industry getting faster at fixing bugs and deploying patches.
EARN IT Act gets no changes to encryption language in Senate committee
The bill would remove legal liability immunity from tech platforms found in violation of laws regarding child sexual abuse materials. But civil society groups see a dangerous…
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Security fears over antitrust legislation raise looming questions about a federal privacy law
Experts say not all of the tech companies' security concerns are unfounded.
White House hosts open-source software security summit in light of expansive Log4j flaw
The meeting will combine tech leaders with feds.
NSO Group’s latest spyware on par with nation-state abilities, researchers say
The analysis offers a window into the level of spyware the embattled spyware firm offered clients around the world.
CISA’s advisory panel is announced, set to make recommendations on major cyber topics
Topics on the agenda include critical infrastructure protection and information sharing.