Sneaky ways cops could access data to widely prosecute abortions in the US
Third-party data brokers give police warrantless access to 250 million devices. Enlarge (credit: David McNew / Contributor | Getty Images News) It's not clear yet what role tech companies will play in helping police acce.....»»
Opinion: How to design a US data privacy law
Op-ed: Why you should care about the GDPR, and how the US could develop a better version. Enlarge (credit: akinbostanci/Getty Images) Nick Dedeke is an associate teaching professor at Northeastern University, Boston......»»
What is USB OTG? Here’s how to use USB drives and more on your smartphone
Ever wondered why you can't attach USB sticks and other accessories to your phone? Turns out you can. Here's some of our favorite ways to use USB OTG adapters......»»
See the wonders of the Milky Way in this new infrared map
The European Southern Observatory’s VISTA telescope has collected more than 500 terabytes of data on our galaxy......»»
Valve’s Deadlock is turning cheaters into frogs
There are a couple ways to deal with cheaters, and Valve has identified an all new way: turn them into frogs......»»
“Not a good look”: Google’s ad tech monopoly defense widely criticized
“Not a good look”: Google’s ad tech monopoly defense widely criticized.....»»
macOS Sequoia fixes a problem that’s bugged me for years
Apple’s macOS Sequoia comes with an iPhone Mirroring feature, and its new drag-and-drop ability has improved my workflow in ways I never thought I’d see......»»
Active Directory compromise: Cybersecurity agencies provide guidance
Active Directory (AD), Microsoft’s on-premises directory service for Windows domain networks, is so widely used for enterprise identity and access management that compromising it has become almost a standard step in cyber intrusions. “Act.....»»
How to lock and hide iPhone apps in iOS 18
iOS 18 allows you to lock and hide apps to protect the information within them by requiring Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode for access, while also concealing the content from searches, notifications, and various areas throughout the system. If so.....»»
Microsoft details security/privacy overhaul for Windows Recall ahead of relaunch
Recall nearly launched as a scraper that stored all its data in plaintext. Enlarge / An updated onboarding screen for Recall, with clearly visible buttons for opting in or out; Microsoft says Recall will be opt-in by default and.....»»
Flaw in Kia’s web portal let researchers track, hack cars
Bug let researchers track millions of cars, unlock doors, and start engines at will. Enlarge (credit: Chesky_w via Getty) When security researchers in the past found ways to hijack vehicles' Internet-connected systems, t.....»»
Advanced data shed light on gravitational basins of attraction that shape the movement of galaxies
A new study has mapped out the gravitational basins of attraction in the local universe, offering fresh insights into the large-scale cosmic structures that shape the movement of galaxies. The study has been published in Nature Astronomy......»»
Satellite data fusion enhances the early detection of convective clouds
As global warming continues, convective weather events are becoming more frequent. The early stage of these storms, known as convective initiation (CI), can be monitored using geostationary satellites. However, detecting CI accurately remains a chall.....»»
Is the iPhone 16 in trouble? Early sales data doesn’t look good
The iPhone 16 is a great smartphone, but are people buying it? Early sales data paints a not-so-great picture......»»
The Samsung Galaxy Watch just got a lot more exciting for developers
Samsung is opening up the Galaxy Watch to developers in exciting new ways. Here's what's changing......»»
How to cancel your Max subscription
Is it time to part ways with your Max subscription? Here’s how to cancel your plan in just a few simple steps......»»
Team debunks research showing Facebook"s news-feed algorithm curbs election misinformation
An interdisciplinary team of researchers led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst have published work in the journal Science calling into question the conclusions of a widely reported study—published in Science in 2023—finding the social pl.....»»
Companies mentioned on the dark web at higher risk for cyber attacks
The presence of any data relating to an organization on the dark web demonstrably increases its risk of a cyber attack, according to Searchlight Cyber. Dark web insights and breach correlation Marsh McLennan Cyber Risk Intelligence Center analyzed th.....»»
Rethinking privacy: A tech expert’s perspective
Data privacy has become one of the most pressing challenges of our time, but it didn’t happen overnight. The proliferation of data collection, coupled with the rise of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning, has.....»»
Compliance management strategies for protecting data in complex regulatory environments
In this Help Net Security interview, Andrius Buinovskis, Head of Product at NordLayer, discusses how organizations can assess their compliance management and ensure they meet regulatory requirements. Buinovskis also addresses the challenges of managi.....»»
New MIT protocol protects sensitive data during cloud-based computation
Deep-learning models have found applications across various industries, from healthcare diagnostics to financial forecasting. However, their high computational demands often require powerful cloud-based servers. This dependency on cloud computing rai.....»»