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Rocket Alert Apps Warn Israelis of Incoming Attacks While Gaza Is Left in the Dark
Wired
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1y ago
Medial
The use of rocket alert apps in Israel to warn civilians about incoming attacks from Hamas. The official Home Front Command app has seen a significant increase in adoption, with over 2 million active users. The app provides early warning alerts, helping civilians seek shelter and potentially saving lives. However, there is no equivalent warning system for civilians in Gaza, who face communication and power outages during the ongoing conflict. While the Israeli app is seen as reliable, unofficial apps also exist, but they don't match the precision and speed of the official one.
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Twitch Will Let Users Stream Across Platforms—But They Better Act Right
Startup News FYI
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1y ago
Medial
Twitch is making changes to increase discoverability, improve safety policies, and allow streamers to simultaneously stream on multiple platforms. With this move, Twitch aims to retain creators who have left for rival platforms offering better deals. The platform plans to introduce a "Chat Countdown" to warn moderators of incoming ad breaks and is testing features like Twitch "Stories" and a "Discovery Feed." Additionally, Twitch will now enforce consequences for off-platform misconduct such as doxxing and swatting.
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Govt Mulling App To Curb Deceptive Practices By Online Platforms
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
The Indian government plans to launch a mobile application to alert consumers about dark patterns used by ecommerce companies. The app aims to detect deceptive techniques and send an alert to users, who can then file a complaint with consumer forums. This initiative is part of the government's agenda for the first 100 days following the formation of the next government. Last year, the government introduced guidelines addressing the regulation of dark patterns in an effort to combat deceptive behavior by ecommerce platforms.
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Governments spying on Apple, Google users through push notifications: US senator
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
According to U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, unidentified governments are using push notifications from apps to surveil smartphone users, requesting data from Apple and Google. Push notifications, which are used to alert users of incoming messages or updates, rely on servers owned by Apple and Google, giving them access to the data. Wyden has urged the Department of Justice to repeal or modify policies inhibiting discussion on this issue. Apple stated they will update transparency reporting to provide more information on government requests. The Department of Justice has not responded to inquiries regarding this surveillance.
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Widely used DNA sequencer still doesn’t enforce Secure Boot
Arstechnica
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7m ago
Medial
The Illumina iSeq 100 DNA sequencer, widely used in gene-sequencing laboratories, does not enforce Secure Boot, posing security risks. Secure Boot is essential for blocking unauthorized firmware modifications and protecting against malware. A 2018 BIOS version without Read/Write protections makes it vulnerable to attacks. Experts warn that other medical devices might face similar issues due to reliance on older configurations. While Illumina downplays these risks, vulnerabilities could be exploited by threat actors.
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3 million iOS and macOS apps were exposed to potent supply-chain attacks
Arstechnica
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1y ago
Medial
Vulnerabilities in the CocoaPods repository for macOS and iOS apps have left millions of users at risk of supply-chain attacks. The vulnerabilities, which were fixed last October, allowed hackers to add malicious code to apps and gain access to sensitive information such as credit card details and medical records. The vulnerabilities were related to an insecure verification email mechanism and an active programming interface for abandoned pods. These vulnerabilities underscore the need for robust security measures in app development and the importance of regularly updating software.
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Swiggy, Zomato shares extend fall as quick commerce burn weighs
Economic Times
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5m ago
Medial
Shares of Swiggy and Zomato have fallen due to challenges in the quick commerce sector. Swiggy's market capitalization dropped below $10 billion, while Zomato's valuation slipped under $23 billion. Increased competition and investments in dark stores are impacting profitability. Analysts note robust execution but warn of potential medium-term profitability risks due to competition. Swiggy's Q3 earnings were lower than expected, with concerns over widening losses and lagging quick commerce performance compared to Zomato.
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India second most targeted nation in terms of cyber attacks: CloudSEK
Economic Times
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7m ago
Medial
In 2024, India was the second most targeted nation for cyber attacks, with 95 entities affected, according to CloudSEK's ThreatLandscape Report. While the US topped the list with 140 attacks, India's rapid digitization left various sectors vulnerable, including finance, government, telecommunications, healthcare, and education. Major breaches involved significant data leaks from Indian organizations. Among ransomware groups, Lockbit was the most active in India, responsible for over 20 incidents, followed by Killsec and Ransomhub.
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A looming threat to bitcoin: The risk of a quantum hack
Livemint
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7m ago
Medial
Quantum computing poses a long-term risk to bitcoin as it could enable hackers to break the encryption that keeps bitcoin secure. While a quantum-powered attack on bitcoin is likely at least a decade away, experts warn that it could cause over $3 trillion in losses and trigger a deep recession. Bitcoin's decentralized nature makes it challenging to upgrade its technology to withstand quantum attacks. The entire bitcoin network's security would be compromised, and existing bitcoins would need to be transferred to quantum-resistant addresses to mitigate the risk.
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Apple is already defending iMessage against tomorrow’s quantum computing attacks - StartupNews.fyi
Startup News FYI
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1y ago
Medial
Apple is introducing a new cryptographic protocol called PQ3 to iMessage in its upcoming software updates. The protocol aims to strengthen encryption and enhance defense against potential quantum computing attacks. While quantum computing attacks are not yet widely seen as a threat, Apple is taking proactive steps to protect against them in the future. The company claims that PQ3 enables iMessage to reach Level 3 security, surpassing other popular messaging apps like Signal. By rebuilding the cryptographic protocol from scratch, Apple aims to advance end-to-end encryption and stay ahead of potential vulnerabilities.
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SpaceX’s Falcon 9 cleared for return to flight by FAA after July 11 mid-flight failure
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to return to space after a mid-flight failure in July. The FAA found no public safety issues with the anomaly that occurred, and SpaceX is ready to resume flights as early as July 27. The incident occurred when the rocket, carrying Starlink internet satellites, malfunctioned and left them in the wrong orbit. SpaceX engineers quickly identified the cause as a crack in a pressure sensor line. The company plans to launch up to 148 flights this year with its Falcon rocket family.
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