microsoft Microsoft Introduces Personal Vault for Extra OneDrive Security Microsoft launches Personal Vault, a new protected folder in OneDrive requiring strong authentication like fingerprints or PINs to access sensitive files. The company also doubles the storage on its cheapest paid plan to 100GB.
sri lanka Sri Lanka Restores Social Media Access Amid Ongoing Security Fears Sri Lanka's president lifts the nationwide ban on social media platforms implemented after the Easter bombings that killed 253 people. Authorities warn that attack suspects remain at large and potential threats persist.
faceapp Experts Say FaceApp Privacy Fears Are Overblown and Typical of Social Media Data-privacy experts indicate that the national security and privacy concerns surrounding the popular Russian-owned FaceApp are largely exaggerated. The app's data practices simply mirror the standard, broad user agreements typical of major social media platforms.
apple Apple Transforms iOS Into a Privacy-Focused Asocial Network Apple introduces iOS 13 features that prioritize private sharing over public broadcasting, directly challenging social media giants. The new Sign In With Apple feature highlights the company's commitment to user privacy by keeping contact information hidden from developers.
microsoft Microsoft Ends Outdated Password Expiration Policies in Windows 10 Microsoft removes mandatory password expiration from its Windows 10 security baseline, acknowledging the practice offers very low value. Experts recommend replacing this obsolete rule with password managers and multi-factor authentication instead.
visa U.S. Now Requires Social Media Details From Most Visa Applicants The State Department rolls out a new rule demanding social media usernames and five years of contact history from nearly all visa applicants. The broad screening expansion affects approximately 15 million people and coincides with a decline in the U.S. as a top destination for global talent.
microsoft Microsoft Hints at New Secure Operating System Beyond Windows Microsoft outlines its vision for a modern, highly secure operating system that supports multiple device form factors. The company notably avoids mentioning Windows in its announcement, sparking speculation about a brand-new platform.
first american Real Estate Giant First American Exposes 885 Million Financial Records Online A massive website design flaw allows unauthorized access to hundreds of millions of sensitive mortgage and banking documents without any password requirement.
whatsapp WhatsApp Patches Silent Spyware Exploit Linked to NSO Group WhatsApp fixes a severe zero-click vulnerability that allows attackers to install malware without any user interaction. Experts urge users to update the app immediately to stay protected.
facial recognition San Francisco Becomes First US City to Ban Facial Recognition San Francisco officially outlaws the use of facial recognition technology by police and other city agencies, citing serious privacy and civil liberties concerns. The groundbreaking measure makes the city the first in the United States to implement such a sweeping ban.
whatsapp WhatsApp Patches Severe Vulnerability Exploited to Install Government Spyware WhatsApp fixes a critical flaw that allows attackers to remotely install advanced spyware on phones through missed audio calls. The exploit reportedly leverages NSO Group's Pegasus software to target a select group of users.
binance Binance Hackers Steal $40 Million in Bitcoin from Major Crypto Exchange Hackers steal over $40 million in bitcoin from Binance after bypassing existing security checks with a highly coordinated attack. The exchange covers all user losses through its secure fund while it investigates the breach.
firefox Mozilla scrambles to fix certificate bug disabling Firefox add-ons A widespread certificate issue causes most Firefox extensions to suddenly stop working for users. Mozilla actively works on a resolution to restore the disabled add-ons.
firefox Firefox Extensions Automatically Disabled by Expired Security Certificate A widespread glitch causes nearly all Firefox extensions to stop working due to an expired code signing certificate. Mozilla issues an automatic patch to restore functionality without requiring user action.
firefox Firefox Extensions Disabled Globally Due to Expired Security Certificate Mozilla scrambles to fix a widespread Firefox outage that disables all browser add-ons after an intermediate signing certificate unexpectedly expires. A background hotfix is now rolling out to restore functionality.