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A week in security (July 18 – July 24)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Stay safe!
Vulnerabilities in GPS tracker could have “life-threatening” implications
Researchers at BitSight have discovered six vulnerabilities in the MiCODUS MV720 GPS tracker, a popular vehicle tracking device. The vulnerabilities are severe…
ICO challenges adtech to step up privacy protection
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) wants the advertising industry to come up with new initiatives that address the risks of…
A bug is about to confuse a lot of computers by turning back time 20 years
For those of you that remember the fuss about the Y2K bug, this story may sound familiar. The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure…
Google Maps: online interventions with offline ramifications
The places where online life directly intersection with that lived offline will be forever fascinating, illustrated perfectly through a recent performance…
Why all organizations must better protect sensitive data
About two weeks ago, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) kicked off with a new message stressing personal responsibility for users keeping…
Online security tips for Valentine’s Day: how to beat the cheats
Valentine’s Day is upon us once more, and so are lots of dating-friendly security tips. Read on and secure your profile,…
GPS Tracking on the Cheap Part Two
Previously, when I blogged about the Tile, I examined the potential for abuse due mainly to the incredibly low price of this device….
Tile: Crowdsourcing Lost Keys Or Pseudo GPS Stalking On The Cheap?
Tracking devices are not a new thing. You’ve seen them in film, where a secret agent (or Batman) bugs a criminal…