Instagram has made a recent change you should be aware of. Any time you comment, you may get a popup warning that your comment may be "potentially offensive". That is if the service's AI-powered tools conclude that the warning is appropriate based on an analysis of other comments that have generated complaints. Instagram isn't taking a … [Read more...] about Instagram Adds AI To Warn You About Offensive Comments
Archives for December 2019
Hacked Ring Devices Are Scaring Customers With Voices
On the Dark Web, there's a live webcast show called "NulledCast" that few people have ever heard of. It's pretty popular in Dark Web circles, though. The premise of the show is this: The hosts will hack the cameras in home security systems and mess with the owners. Ring and Nest are the two most popular targets. Recently, Ring has been … [Read more...] about Hacked Ring Devices Are Scaring Customers With Voices
The Amount Of Earth Google Has Mapped So Far
These days, who hasn't made use of Google Maps? It has become an indispensable navigation tool and smartphone navigation. It is powered by Google Maps and could arguably be described as a killer app that makes modern life a whole lot more convenient. What fewer people realize is that Google Maps' Street View is handy for research, walking trips, … [Read more...] about The Amount Of Earth Google Has Mapped So Far
New Zeppelin Ransomware Brings Companies To A Halt
Researchers at BlackBerry Cylance have discovered a new and dangerous strain of ransomware in the wild dubbed "Zeppelin". It has been used to target small numbers of healthcare and technology-related companies in the US, Canada and Europe in recent weeks. An analysis of the code reveals that Zeppelin is related to, but distinct from the … [Read more...] about New Zeppelin Ransomware Brings Companies To A Halt
Update Amazon Blink Cameras To Fix Security Vulnerabilities
Do you have a home security system that incorporates Amazon's Blink XT2 cameras? If so, be advised that researchers at Tenable Security recently identified several serious security flaws that would allow an attacker to take control of the cameras remotely and use them to spy on you and your family. The security issues are centered in the … [Read more...] about Update Amazon Blink Cameras To Fix Security Vulnerabilities
Ransomware Uses New Method To Get Past Antivirus Programs
Researchers at SophosLabs have discovered a new threat to be on the alert for. A variant of the Snatch ransomware has been spotted in the wild. It features an innovative means of getting around whatever antivirus software you may be using to defend yourself. Disguised as a backup utility, when the malware is installed, it forces the Windows … [Read more...] about Ransomware Uses New Method To Get Past Antivirus Programs
