The first nasty bit of undetectable malware of 2018 has been unearthed after it was found targeting Macs this week. Security researchers revealed info abou
Source: Stealthy OSX/MaMi malware discovered targeting Macs | Cult of Mac
Category Archives: Privacy
Facebook bug let advertisers find users’ phone numbers
Facebook’s advertising software was tricked into leaking account holder’s phone numbers, according to security researchers.
Source: Facebook bug let advertisers find users’ phone numbers
Some apps were listening to you through the smartphone’s mic to track your TV viewing, says report
There may be a reason why that ol’ “Facebook is listening to you talk” conspiracy theory refuses to die – and not just because Facebook’s ad technology has..
Source: Some apps were listening to you through the smartphone’s mic to track your TV viewing, says report
Surveillance firms spied on campaign groups for big companies, leak shows
Targets included grieving family of Rachel Corrie, environmental activists and local campaigners protesting about phone masts
Source: Surveillance firms spied on campaign groups for big companies, leak shows
Comcast continues to inject its own code into websites you visit
Even without the repeal of net neutrality Comcast continues to show disregard for a free and open internet by inserting its own code into webpages at whim.
Source: Comcast continues to inject its own code into websites you visit
Maker of sneaky Mac adware sends security researcher cease-and-desist letters
“If there’s code that’s mining data and hiding itself on a computer without any way of removing it, that’s malware, plain and simple.”
Source: Maker of sneaky Mac adware sends security researcher cease-and-desist letters
Court rules Stingray use without a warrant violates Fourth Amendment
Airport face recognition could extend to US citizens, says Customs – The Verge
Mac malware silently spies on hundreds of computers – Jul. 24, 2017
Its purpose appears to be spying on users.
Source: Mac malware silently spies on hundreds of computers – Jul. 24, 2017