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Security Leftovers

Posted by Roy Schestowitz on May 26, 2023,

updated May 26, 2023

=> Programming Leftovers | today's leftovers

All Microsoft Surface Pro X Cameras Stopped Working Tuesday

=> ↺ All Microsoft Surface Pro X Cameras Stopped Working Tuesday

You're not alone if your Surface Pro X cameras invoked an error message on Tuesday — an expired security certificate appears to be responsible for the widespread camera failure.

Between the Annual Release of FISA Statistics and the Release of the FISA 702 Opinion, FBI Rolled Up Turla [Ed: Microsoft Windows TCO]

=> ↺ Between the Annual Release of FISA Statistics and the Release of the FISA 702 Opinion, FBI Rolled Up Turla

There's a physical search FISA order released with the FISA 702 one that sounds like it pertains to a cybersecurity application.

Microsoft detects Chinese hacking of U.S. infrastructure in key Pacific island Guam [Ed: Microsoft is the culprit here; the media cannot report the news properly, just parrot Microsoft's face-saving nonsense]

=> ↺ Microsoft detects Chinese hacking of U.S. infrastructure in key Pacific island Guam

A Chinese state-sponsored group has hacked into critical American infrastructure, including in the U.S. territory of Guam, Microsoft and the "Five Eyes" intelligence alliance warns.

=> ↺ Chinese | ↺ Five Eyes

=> ↺ Chinese | ↺ Five Eyes

US Sanctions North Korean University for Training [Cr]ackers

=> ↺ US Sanctions North Korean University for Training [Cr]ackers

The US government has announced sanctions against four entities and one individual engaging in cyber activities on behalf of the North Korean government.

Android App With 50,000 Downloads in Google Play Turned Into Spyware via Update

=> ↺ Android App With 50,000 Downloads in Google Play Turned Into Spyware via Update

The AhRat trojan was injected in a screen recording application that had amassed more than 50,000 downloads via Google Play.

Security flaws in mobile application developer tool Expo could have exposed users

=> ↺ Security flaws in mobile application developer tool Expo could have exposed users

New research out today from application programming interface security startup Salt Security Inc. details significant security flaws in the Expo framework, a tool for developing mobile applications.

Exploring the Top 5 Privacy and Security Risks of using Google Photos [Ed: Just don't use it. Quit outsourcing.]

=> ↺ Exploring the Top 5 Privacy and Security Risks of using Google Photos

Learn the crucial aspects of privacy and security for Google Photos that will keep your data safe.

EFB vulnerability in Lufthansa’s Lido eRouteManual

=> ↺ EFB vulnerability in Lufthansa’s Lido eRouteManual

Almost all commercial airlines now use electronic flight bags (EFBs) to drive efficiency and safety in their operations.

OAuth Vulnerabilities in Widely Used Expo Framework Allowed Account Takeovers

=> ↺ OAuth Vulnerabilities in Widely Used Expo Framework Allowed Account Takeovers

OAuth vulnerabilities found in the widely used Expo application development platform could have been exploited for account takeovers.

New Honeywell OT Cybersecurity Solution Helps Identify Vulnerabilities, Threats

=> ↺ New Honeywell OT Cybersecurity Solution Helps Identify Vulnerabilities, Threats

Honeywell announces the launch of Cyber Insights, a solution designed to help organizations identify vulnerabilities and threats in their OT environments.

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