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A week in security (December 17 – 23)

December 24, 2018 admin christmas scams, Chromebook, exploit kit, fuchsia, online quizzes, phone hacks, Security world, Smart Speakers, Twitter form, twitter memes, Underminer, Week in security

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2018 18:56:44 +0000

A roundup of last week’s security news from December 17–23, including Christmas scams, phishing quizzes, Underminer, smart speakers, flawed Twitter form, Chromebook malware, and Fuchsia.

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Smart speakers: Christmas treat or lump of coal?

December 21, 2018 admin christmas, cybercrime, EULA, privacy, Security, Smart Speakers

Credit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2018 17:30:00 +0000

If you’re interested in buying smart speakers this Christmas, you may be wondering how much of a privacy problem they really are. We take a look at this popular holiday present and separate the hype from the real issues at hand.

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8 everyday technologies that can make you vulnerable to cyberattacks

August 9, 2018 admin 101, Cyberattack, cyberattacks, everyday technologies, FYI, smart phones, Smart Speakers, vulnerabilities, vulnerable

Credit to Author: Kayla Matthews| Date: Thu, 09 Aug 2018 15:00:00 +0000

The security vulnerabilities of the latest developments in tech have been well documented. But what about everyday technologies that have been around for a while or are widely adopted? Here are eight commonly-used tech conveniences that are not as ironclad as you might hope.

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This Amazon Alexa Accessory Is Unfortunately Named ‘DOX’

November 13, 2017 admin Alexa, Amazon, brands, Germany, Smart Speakers

Credit to Author: Louise Matsakis| Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 19:04:22 +0000

The ironic name choice underscores the fact that people are already concerned smart speakers are listening to their conversations.