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Bluetooth bugs could allow attackers to impersonate devices

May 27, 2021

Patches to remedy the vulnerabilities should be released over the coming weeks. Cybercriminals could exploit several vulnerabilities in Bluetooth to carry out impersonation attacks and masquerade as a legitimate device during the pairing process, according to the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). The security flaws, which affect the Bluetooth Core and Mesh Profile specifications, were discovered by researchers at France’s national cybersecurity agency … More Bluetooth bugs could allow attackers to impersonate devices

Apple fixes macOS zero‑day bug that let malware take secret screenshots

May 26, 2021

You would do well to update to macOS Big Sur 11.4 post-haste. Apple has rolled out updates to address a bevy of security flaws, including three zero-day vulnerabilities that are being actively exploited in the wild. Two of the loopholes affect tvOS used for the Apple TV 4k and Apple TV HD offerings, whereas the … More Apple fixes macOS zero‑day bug that let malware take secret screenshots

Know your enemy: MITRE Engenuity’s ATT&CK® Evaluations show the need for balanced approach to EDR use

May 25, 2021

In spite of MITRE Engenuity’s clear guidance regarding the ATT&CK® Evaluation methodology and interpretation of the results – specifically, the part that says the “evaluations are not a competitive analysis” and that “there are no scores or winners” – a handful of participating vendors have already released boastful marketing materials claiming that they beat their competition. While the motivations … More Know your enemy: MITRE Engenuity’s ATT&CK® Evaluations show the need for balanced approach to EDR use

Rom‑con: How romance fraud targets older people and how to avoid it

May 24, 2021

Online dating scams often follow the same script – here’s what senior citizens should watch out for and how their younger relatives can help them avoid falling victim. Recently, we looked at how older people can avoid falling victim to various flavors of online scams. This time round, we’ll examine the costliest type of fraud to affect … More Rom‑con: How romance fraud targets older people and how to avoid it

Android 12 will give you more control over how much data you share with apps

May 21, 2021

An all-new privacy dashboard and better location, microphone and camera controls are all aimed at curbing apps’ data-slurping habits. With the upcoming official release of Android 12, Google has outlined a range of security and privacy improvements that users can expect to experience once the new version of the mobile operating system is launched. Android’s new iteration … More Android 12 will give you more control over how much data you share with apps