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Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via Getty Images Update 19-Aug-2024: Microsoft has now resolved this bug. See details below. Five years ago, after a particularly embarrassing run of flawed Windows updates, Microsoft vowed to do better. Part of its cleanup program included the introduction of a “release health dashboard” that documents the status of known issues with every […] More
Google Your Android phone is about to get an AI-powered anti-theft upgrade that can keep your personal information safe. In May of this year, Google teased a new Theft Detection Lock tool for Android phones. Expected to debut with Android 15, the feature would sense a device’s motion — such as someone snatching a phone and […] More
rob dobi/Getty Images This article was first published on August 14, 2014. It was updated on August 18, 2014 to include information about Pentester’s new tool. You’ve likely never heard of National Public Data, the company that makes its money by collecting and selling access to your personal data to credit card companies, employers, and private […] More
PM Images/Getty Images In 2021 and 2023, Cash App suffered two different data breaches — one in which a former employee downloaded user transaction reports, and another in which an unauthorized person accessed user account data. A new class action lawsuit alleges that Cash App was negligent in handling these breaches and didn’t properly address […] More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETIf you have a Pixel phone, there’s a newly discovered vulnerability you should be aware of.Security firm iVerify just published a blog about its report which details how “a very large percentage” of Pixel phones shipped since 2017 have an app with a vulnerability that leaves them “susceptible to man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks, giving cybercriminals the ability to inject malicious code and dangerous spyware.”Also: How to find and remove spyware from your phoneThe vulnerability in question is showcase.apk, a software package that turns a phone into a demo device for employees at Verizon stores to show off features of Pixel phones to potential customers. While it was just for Verizon employees, the software was present on almost all Pixel phones in the past 7 years.The problem is, the application runs at the system level and has deep system privileges, even remote software installation and code execution (something iVerify notes isn’t even needed for the intended purpose). More
MF3d/Getty Images IBM has unveiled plans to set up a “full-stack” tech infrastructure at a Singapore university to support research and development efforts in artificial intelligence (AI). Located at the National University of Singapore (NUS), the new facility will be decked out with IBM’s AIU (AI Unit) accelerators and open-source AI models, including the tech […] More
Lance Whitney/ZDNETManaging the passwords for all your website and app accounts can be challenging. A host of password managers are available to ease the pain. However, if you have an iPhone, one free tool worth considering is Apple’s new Passwords app. Built into iOS 18, which is currently available in public beta, Apple Passwords helps you create, save, and control all your passwords. Beyond managing traditional passwords, the app will handle passkeys, verification codes, and Wi-Fi credentials. You’ll be alerted if any passwords are compromised in a data breach. Plus, you can create a shared group to share passwords with family members and others.Also: The best free password managersFor this to work on an iPhone, you must be running iOS 18. If you own an iPad or Mac, you can sync your passwords across all your Apple devices, as long as you have iPadOS 18 or MacOS 15 Sequoia.To start, you’ll need to set up Apple Passwords on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. The process is the same across the board — here, we’ll cover how to use it on an iPhone.How to use the Passwords app in iOS 18 More
Jackie Niam/Getty Images Businesses are scurrying to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) tools as more become available, but most have not implemented the necessary metrics to measure the returns on their investment. Many also lack a comprehensive AI strategy and are acquiring products primarily for their bells and whistles, according to IBM’s AI Readiness Barometer Study […] More
