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Nest cameras can now, at long last, livestream to Chromecast with Google TV
Google is finally allowing Nest users to watch footage from their doorbells and cameras on Chromecast.
Uber settles with DOJ for failing to disclose breach that exposed 57 million users' data
Uber has officially accepted responsibility for hiding a 2016 data breach that exposed the data of 57 million passengers and drivers.
Security flaws in a popular GPS module could allow hackers to track vehicles
Millions of vehicles worldwide could be susceptible to remote tracking and sabotage due to security flaws in a popular GPS module sold on Amazon and other online marketplaces.
US Congress calls for the FTC to regulate how VPN companies operate
US Democrats have urged the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) to crack down on deceptive practices in the Virtual Private Network (VPN) industry.
TikTok's global security chief is stepping down amid US user data controversy
Roland Cloutier is moving into a 'strategic advisory role.'
Amazon gave Ring footage to police without customer consent
As of July 1st of this year, Amazon has provided Ring footage to US law enforcement 11 times without user consent.
Bandai Namco says it was hacked and customer data may have been accessed
The 'Elden Ring' publisher is investigating the breach.
North Korean hackers are using ransomware to attack healthcare providers, feds warn
They've apparently been targeting healthcare providers since May 2021.
Apple is building a Lockdown Mode to fend off cyberattacks on high-profile users
The feature is designed for a 'very small number of users who face grave, targeted threats to their digital security.'
Marriott suffers at least its seventh data breach since 2010
Attackers used social engineering to gain access to an employee's computer and steal around 20GB of files.
Hacker claims they stole police data on a billion Chinese citizens
A sample of the data included crime reports going back to 1995.
British army Twitter and YouTube accounts compromised to promote crypto scams
The British army is investigating an apparent hack after its official Twitter and YouTube accounts were compromised on Sunday.
Cyberattack impacts unemployment benefits in several states
Some state-run jobseeking sites are also inaccessible after an attack on a vendor.
Google warns internet service providers helped distribute Hermit spyware
Google is warning of a sophisticated new spyware campaign that has seen malicious actors steal sensitive data from Android and iOS users in Italy and Kazakhstan.
Android users can now add Google Password Manager to their home screen
You can now add a home screen shortcut to the tool on your Android phone or tablet.
iOS 16 will let you skip CAPTCHAs on some websites
iOS 16 will help you skip CAPTCHAs on apps and websites by automatically verifying your credentials.
Microsoft's Defender online security tool is now available to consumers
Microsoft Defender is now available to help bolster security for your individual computers and phones.
USB-C devices will have to ask for permission to send data in macOS Ventura
When macOS Ventura arrives, USB-C and Thunderbolt devices will have to ask your permission to transfer data.
iOS 16 will automatically install security fixes
Rapid Security Response allows Apple to implement fixes in between full-blown security updates.
Apple's passkeys offer even better protection for your passwords
To help protect your passwords in the case of a hack or data leak, Apple created new on-device passkeys for use in Safari and your iCloud Keychain.

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