Musk strips United Auto Workers (UAW) of blue check
Tesla CEO Elon Musk stripped the United Auto Workers (UAW) of its blue check on X (formerly Twitter), hours after union workers at Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis went on strike. The move came as the UAW was using Twitter to amplify strikers’ demands and build support for the strike. Musk has a history of […]
Chromebooks to get 10 years of support
Google has announced that Chromebooks will receive 10 years of support, starting in 2024, an increase from the previous support period of 3 to 8 years. The move comes in response to concerns from school administrators about the limited lifespan of Chromebooks. The newly announced support is expected to save schools and taxpayers billions of […]
Cyber Security Today, Sept. 18, 2023 – How a deepfake voice caused a company to be hacked
This episode reports on a sophisticated scam, and lessons that can be taught for security awarenes
TikTok fined $368M for violating children’s privacy in Europe
TikTok received a fine of over $368 million by European regulators for its lack of protection of children’s personal information. The Data Protection Commission (DPC), based in Ireland, determined that TikTok nudged users toward privacy-intrusive options during the account registration process and when posting videos. The DPC also found that TikTok’s profile settings for child […]
Meta’s Quest Pro struggles to gain traction
Meta’s Quest Pro, Meta’s high-end VR headset, has struggled to catch on with consumers since its release last fall. The device has been reportedly met with lukewarm reviews and high prices despite its specs and features. Priced initially at $1,500, the device has faced significant challenges in gaining traction, in line with earlier predictions. Reports […]
Micro-X to launch self-service airport security checkpoints
A new system from an Australian company, Micro-X is set to overhaul airport security checkpoints, and mimic efficiency of self-checkout lanes found in supermarkets. The goal is to ensure a swift, stress-free, minimally invasive passenger screening experience, and reduce interactions Passengers enter an area with rows of booths, each big enough for two adults. Afterwards, […]
Insanet reportedly developed Sherlock spyware product
According to Haaretz investigation, Insanet, an Israeli software company, has purportedly created a for-profit surveillance software named Sherlock. This software is alleged to have the capability to infiltrate devices through internet advertisements, enabling it to covertly monitor individuals and gather information on behalf of the company’s customers. Sherlock is capable of drilling its way into […]
