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Billions of Bluetooth devices vulnerable to takeovers, MITM attacks; no user action required
Billions of Bluetooth devices, including those running on Android, iOS, Linux, and Windows, contain major vulnerabilities that can allow malicious actors to remotely execute code, take over devices, and perform man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks, researchers have reported. Read more…
Equifax confirms Apache Struts security flaw it failed to patch is to blame for hack
Equifax has confirmed that a web server vulnerability in Apache Struts that it failed to patch months ago was to blame for the data breach that affected 143 million consumers. Read more…
FA to increase World Cup cyber security over hacking concerns
The English Football Association will increase cyber security for the 2018 World Cup in Russia after hacking attacks by a group suspected of links to a Russian spy agency, media reports said. Read more…
Apple explains Face ID on-stage failure
Apple has explained why its new facial recognition feature failed to unlock a handset at an on-stage demo at the iPhone X's launch on Tuesday. The company blamed the Face ID glitch on a lockout mechanism triggered by staff members moving the device ahead of its unveil. Read more…
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