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Avast Responds to Concerns About Selling User Data
Avast has long been selling browsing data collected from its users. Now we know how personal that data really is.
CEO Sundar Pichai Wants the Government to Regulate Google's AI Efforts
In an op-ed, the Google CEO Sundar Pichai called for regulations on artificial intelligence technologies.
Report: Hacker Publishes Credentials for 500,000 Telnet Devices
A hacker reportedly published the IP addresses, usernames and passwords of 500,000 devices accessed via Telnet.
Report: 1 Billion Medical Images Are Accessible by Strangers Online
More than 1 billion medical images can reportedly be found online without a password by connecting to a doctors' office server.
The 'BusKill' USB Cable Secures Your Laptop Against Thieves
A software engineer created BusKill, a custom USB cable that can trigger actions when it's removed from a Linux laptop.
The California Consumer Privacy Act Went Into Effect This Week
The California Consumer Privacy act went into effect January 1. The CCPA is like GDPR for California
Wyze Confirms Two Unprotected Databases Potentially Exposed 2.4 Million Customer's Data
Wyze confirmed on December 27 and December 29 that it accidentally exposed customer data stored in two databases.
FBI Warns Holiday Travelers of Free Wi-Fi
The FBI warned holiday travelers not to rely on free Wi-Fi in a weekly advice column featuring security tips.