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Arlo's latest cameras can run for up to six months on a single charge
The Pro 4 connects directly to WiFi, so it doesn't need a base station.
Google is beefing up password security on mobile versions of Chrome
Chrome 86 goes live today with a little love for Android and iOS.
Hackers could have locked users inside a smart chastity device
A security vulnerability in a chastity sex toy could have let attackers lock you in permanently, on top of sharing messages and location data.
Ransomware attack on a healthcare firm slowed clinical trials
Ransomware has slowed multiple clinical trials, including at companies involved in COVID-19 studies.
Russian state hackers appear to have breached a federal agency
Evidence suggests Russia's state-backed Fancy Bear group was behind a hack targeting a US federal agency.
Google initiative warns of Android security flaws in non-Pixel devices
Google has launched an initiative to improve the security of third-party Android devices by disclosing flaws.
GitHub can actively look for security holes in your code
GitHub scans for gaps in people's code before it ever reaches the public.
Suspected ransomware attack hits one of the largest hospital networks in the US
One of the US's largest healthcare providers has been hit by what looks like a highly coordinated ransomware attack.
Windows XP source code leak sheds light on Microsoft's OS history
Windows XP's source code appears to have leaked online, hinting at early work that included a Mac-like placeholder theme.
Epic is acquiring SuperAwesome, a company focused on kids' online safety
Epic Games is acquiring UK-based SuperAwesome, a company that powers kid-safe gaming technology.
Twitter's changes since the June attack include requiring security keys
Back in July, Twitter became the target of cyberattackers that hijacked high-profile accounts to run a bitcoin scam. Now, the company has published a post detailing how it’s keeping Twitter secure and making sure that incident won’t happen again, especially since it’s election season in the US. As the company explains, some of its teams need access to user data to keep Twitter running.
Facebook takes down more fake accounts linked to Russian intelligence
book has uncovered yet another network of fake accounts with ties to Russia’s intelligence services.
Ring will introduce end-to-end encryption to address security concerns
Ring says it wants to make its products
Ring announces a security camera and alarm for your car
Ring is building a dashcam and car alarm to protect your ride.
Ring made a security drone that flies around inside your home
It'll fly around your home to keep watch for baddies, and check you turned the cooker off.
Arlo's Essential XL Spotlight camera can go a full year on a single battery charge
Arlo is adding two new models to its affordable Essential series of security cameras.
Facebook takes down Chinese-run accounts that posted about US elections
Facebook has taken down a network of fake accounts that were run out of China and posted about US politics.
'The Dark Overlord' hacking group member sentenced to five years in prison
A US district judge has sentenced a UK National to five years in federal prison for participating in the cybercrime activities of hacking collective group “The Dark Overlord.” Nathan Wyatt was extradited from the UK to the US in December 2019 for targeting computer networks of American companies.
Homeland Security warns of a 'critical' security flaw in Windows servers
Homeland Security has issued an emergency alert for a Windows security flaw, Zerologon, that allows attackers to compromise entire networks.
Ransomware may have led to the death of a German hospital patient
A patient has died after ransomware limited emergency services at a German hospital.

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