techcrunch TechCrunch Daily Crunch Highlights Privacy Lies And Australian Cyberattacks TechCrunch's latest roundup covers the true meaning behind corporate privacy claims and a major cyberattack on Australia's political networks. The summary also touches on flying boats, WeChat homework bans, and the sudden closure of the Razer game store.
sensenets Shenzhen AI Firm Silent After Unsecured Database Exposes Millions A Dutch security researcher reveals that SenseNets leaves over 2.5 million personal records unprotected for months. The facial recognition company declines to comment while experts warn of severe security risks.
apple Apple Releases iOS Update to Fix FaceTime Eavesdropping Flaw Apple issues a comprehensive iOS update that fully resolves the Group FaceTime vulnerability which allowed attackers to secretly listen to and view users. The patch also addresses additional security flaws actively exploited in the wild.
facebook FTC Negotiates Multi-Billion Dollar Fine Against Facebook Over Privacy Violations The FTC is negotiating a record-breaking multi-billion dollar fine against Facebook for privacy infractions. The massive penalty aims to financially impact the tech giant rather than serve as a minor inconvenience.
apple Apple Rewards Teenager for Discovering FaceTime Eavesdropping Flaw Apple awards a bug bounty to a 14-year-old who uncovers a major FaceTime audio eavesdropping glitch. Meanwhile, another researcher boycotts Apple over its lack of compensation for macOS vulnerabilities.
apple Apple Rewards Teen Who Discovered Group FaceTime Eavesdropping Flaw Apple confirms it will compensate 14-year-old Grant Thompson for finding a major Group FaceTime bug that allowed users to listen in on others before they answered a call. The tech giant also plans to provide an additional gift toward the teenager's education.
jeff bezos Jeff Bezos Accuses National Enquirer of Extortion Over Intimate Photos Amazon founder Jeff Bezos publicly accuses the National Enquirer of blackmail, claiming the tabloid threatens to publish explicit personal photos unless he halts his investigation into their reporting practices.
jeff bezos Amazon's Bezos Faces Extortion Claims as Tabloid Owner Launches Probe American Media Inc. vows to investigate Jeff Bezos's blackmail accusations while continuing to defend its publication of his private text messages.
apple Apple Forces Developers to Remove Secret Screen-Recording Analytics Apple demands that app developers remove or disclose hidden analytics tools that record user interactions without permission. The crackdown follows a TechCrunch investigation into session replay software leaking sensitive user data.
apple Apple Rewards Teen Who Discovered Group FaceTime Eavesdropping Bug Apple promises a bug bounty payout and an educational gift to 14-year-old Grant Thompson for reporting a major Group FaceTime security flaw. The company also releases a comprehensive update to patch the vulnerability and block Live Photos on older devices.
jeff bezos Jeff Bezos Exposes National Enquirer Blackmail Plot Over Saudi Investigation Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos publicly accuses the National Enquirer's parent company AMI of blackmailing him with intimate photos to halt his investigation into the tabloid's ties to Saudi Arabia. Rather than comply with their demands, Bezos publishes the threatening emails himself.
jeff bezos Amazon CEO Bezos Accuses National Enquirer Parent of Extortion Jeff Bezos publicly accuses American Media Inc. of blackmail for threatening to release intimate photos unless he drops an investigation into the tabloid. AMI firmly denies the extortion allegations and announces an internal board investigation.
apple Apple Releases iOS 12.1.4 to Patch Major FaceTime Spying Bug Apple is rolling out iOS 12.1.4 to fix a severe FaceTime vulnerability that allows users to spy on others through audio and video without consent.
apple Apple Patches Group FaceTime Eavesdropping Bug With iOS Update Apple releases iOS 12.1.4 to fix the Group FaceTime bug that allowed users to eavesdrop on others before they answered a call. Lawmakers demand answers regarding the company's delayed response to the security flaw.
jeff bezos Jeff Bezos Accuses National Enquirer Parent Company of Extortion Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos publicly accuses American Media Inc. of blackmail after the National Enquirer threatens to release intimate personal photos. AMI firmly denies the extortion allegations while its board launches an internal investigation into the matter.