FCC moves to block new foreign-made routers
…already-authorized devices that the agency subsequently placed on the Covered List based on national security concerns." The agency did so, creating a mechanism to prevent the sale of those devices. Are…
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…based on concerns that they pose “unacceptable risks to the national security of the United States and to the safety and security of U.S. persons.” The decision essentially capped off development…
Cracking Denuvo games in Windows just got easier—and insanely dangerous
…Many of them require Secure Boot to be disabled in order to work, which can open a PC to an incredible amount of malicious software. (Secure Boot is also required for various…
Microsoft found malware that destroys PCs. Here's who's actually at risk
…So, for home users, traditional security measures remain crucial: Windows and security software should be kept up to date, and unsolicited attachments and apps should never be opened. According to Microsoft, businesses…
I argued with a security expert about guest Wi-Fi... and won
…Putting visitors and even internet-capable devices (e.g., smart TV, baby monitors, cameras, etc.) keeps their security weaknesses isolated. But not all experts agree. The other day, my colleague Adam Patrick…
WhatsApp lied about encryption? It matters less than you think
…False representation is always concerning, particularly if you’ve trusted an app to keep sensitive messages, photos, and video clips secure. In this case, experts interviewed by Ars Technica currently believe that…
Adobe patches critical Acrobat Reader zero-day flaw. Update ASAP
…Even more concerning, this exploit allows the threat actor to not only collect/steal local information but also potentially launch subsequent RCE/SBX attacks, which could lead to full control of the…
ChatGPT can access your bank accounts now. Here's why I'm not ready
…Using a secure third-party platform called Plaid (support for Intuit is coming soon), ChatGPT Pro (and eventually Plus) users can enable integrations with more than 12,000 financial institutions, allowing ChatGPT…
'Free' World Cup streams are spreading scams, not soccer
…You can get started by using your phone, but if you’re concerned about storing your passkeys in the cloud, you can instead buy a hardware security key (like a YubiKey). I…
The Claude Fable ban highlights a practical AI lesson
…national security risks, ordered the company to restrict access to the models by “any foreign national,” including even Anthropic employees. For its part, Anthropic has argued that the government’s concerns about…