Feb 07, 2025Ravie LakshmananMobile Security / Artificial Intelligence A new audit of DeepSeek’s mobile app for the Apple iOS operating system has found glaring security issues, the foremost being that it sends sensitive data over the internet sans any encryption, exposing it to interception and manipulation attacks. The assessment comes from NowSecure, which also found … Read more
Visa has unveiled a new cloud-based payment platform, which aims to revolutionise the industry by transforming almost any device into a cloud-connected payment terminal. Called Visa Acceptance Cloud (VAC), the platform will allow acquirers, payment service providers, point of sale (POS) manufacturers, and Internet of Things (IoT) players move payment processing software from being embedded … Read more
The latest GlobalData report, ‘Cybersecurity in Healthcare – Thematic Research’ reveals that increased data access means there are more opportunities for security vulnerabilities in the medical device sector. Medical analyst at GlobalData, Ashley Clarke says the healthcare, pharma, and medical device sectors are particularly susceptible to cyberattacks. “Medical history cannot be changed, unlike identification and … Read more
Jan 03, 2025Ravie LakshmananTechnology / Data Privacy Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a proposed class action lawsuit that accused the iPhone maker of invading users’ privacy using its voice-activated Siri assistant. The development was first reported by Reuters. The settlement applies to U.S.-based individuals current or former owners or purchasers of … Read more
Friday Squid Blogging: Safe Quick Undercarriage Immobilization Device Fifteen years ago I blogged about a different SQUID. Here’s an update: Fleeing drivers are a common problem for law enforcement. They just won’t stop unless persuaded—persuaded by bullets, barriers, spikes, or snares. Each option is risky business. Shooting up a fugitive’s car is one possibility. But … Read more
