Node.js Users Beware: Manifest Confusion Attack Opens Door to Malware
The npm registry for the Node.js JavaScript runtime environment is susceptible to what’s called a manifest confusion attack that could...
Instagram’s Twitter Alternative ‘Threads’ Launch Halted in Europe Over Privacy Concerns
Instagram Threads, the upcoming Twitter competitor from Meta, will not be launched in the European Union due to...
US officials ordered to limit contact with social media firms
A judge bars officials from contacting platforms over “content containing protected free speech”. Source:: BBC News – Technology
E2E encryption: Should big tech be able to read people’s messages?
Who will win in the years-long stalemate between governments and big tech around super-secure messaging? Source:: BBC News...
What is end to end encryption and why are police concerned about its rise?
WhatsApp, iMessage, Android Messages and Signal all use the super secure technology called end to end encryption. So...
Issue #584 (July 4, 2023)
#584 – JULY 4, 2023 Why Are Membership Tests So Fast for range() in Python? In Python, range()...
Swedish Data Protection Authority Warns Companies Against Google Analytics Use
The Swedish data protection watchdog has warned companies against using Google Analytics due to risks posed by U.S....
Microsoft set to face EU antitrust probe over Teams bundle: Report
The EU could open an antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s video and messaging platform Teams, stemming from a complaint...
DDoSia Attack Tool Evolves with Encryption, Targeting Multiple Sectors
The threat actors behind the DDoSia attack tool have come up with a new version that incorporates a new mechanism...
How to handle Windows 10 and 11 updates
Confused about how updates work in Windows 10 and Windows 11? Join the club. Over the years, Microsoft...
Mexico-Based Hacker Targets Global Banks with Android Malware
An e-crime actor of Mexican provenance has been linked to an Android mobile malware campaign targeting financial institutions...
China bans export of metals needed for semiconductors amid US-China chip war
China has fired the latest salvo in the ongoing electronic chip war with the US by restricting the...
Alert: 330,000 FortiGate Firewalls Still Unpatched to CVE-2023-27997 RCE Flaw
No less than 330000 FortiGate firewalls are still unpatched and vulnerable to CVE-2023-27997, a critical security flaw affecting...
China curbs exports of key computer chip materials
Washington and Beijing have been battling for influence over the semiconductor industry. Source:: BBC News – Technology
Facebook owner Meta to launch Twitter rival on Thursday
The move is the latest in a rivalry between Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter owner Elon Musk....
Why Europe’s ‘lonely’ tech entrepreneurs need help
A group of experienced European tech leaders hopes to mentor a new generation of entrepreneurs. Source:: BBC News...
AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store increases API throughput limit
Parameter Store, a capability of AWS Systems Manager, now supports up to 10,000 transactions per second (TPS) for...
Why is Twitter limiting how many tweets you can see?
Most users can now read 1,000 tweets daily – a strange move for a social media firm. Source::...
Event: CUDA 12.2 YouTube Premiere
On July 6, join experts for a deep dive into CUDA 12.2, including support for confidential computing. On...
Amazon Personalize improves quality for batch recommendations by using the latest streamed data
Amazon Personalize now uses the latest streamed data for batch recommendations, improving recommendation quality by capturing recent user...