Bluetooth Bug Enables Tracking on Windows 10, iOS & macOS Devices
Researchers discover a third-party algorithm in multiple high-profile Bluetooth devices exposes users to third-party tracking and data access.
Source: Dark Reading –
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Bluetooth Flaws Could Allow Global Tracking of Apple, Windows 10 Devices
Identifying tokens and random addresses, meant to create anonymity, do not change in sync on some devices — opening an attack vector.
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Mozilla and Google Browsers Get Security, Anti-Tracking Boosts
Both FireFox and Chrome have received updates to better guard users against privacy and security threats, such as tracking by Facebook.
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GPS Tracking Apps Flaw Let Hackers Remotely Hijack the Car & Kill Engines to Create a Traffic Jam
A critical security flaw in GPS Tracking Apps that allows remote hackers to hijack the car and kill the engine while the car
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Google Gives Users More Choice with Location-Tracking Apps
Developers will have a new option to for Android apps too track location only when in use.
Source: Threat Post – Mobile
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Chinese Surveillance, Facebook Tracking, and More Security News This Week
3-D printed rifles, Iran missile hacking, and more of the week’s top security news.
Source: Wired – Chinese Surveillance, Facebook Tracking, and
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Operation Power OFF -Authorities Tracking Down the largest Market place offering DDoS-for-hire Services
The Operation Power OFF has taken down the largest illegal market place offering DDoS-for-hire service Webstresser[.]org last April. Authorities collected 151 000 registered
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Mozilla Firefox 65 Ups the Ante on Privacy with Anti-Tracking Efforts
Firefox 65 rolls out new redesigned privacy controls as part of Mozilla’s anti-tracking promise.
Source: Threat Post – Web Security – Mozilla
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How GPS Tracking Technology Can Curb Domestic Violence
Opinion: GPS-monitored violent offenders are 95 percent less likely to commit a new crime. We need to implement an integrated, nationwide domestic violence
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Ring Security Cam Snooping, Location Tracking, and More Security News This Week
A German hack confession, unencrypted government sites, and more security news this week.
Source: Wired – Ring Security Cam Snooping, Location Tracking,
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