AT&T researchers found the BotenaGo malware botnet uses 33 exploits to attack millions of routers, modems, network attached storage, and Internet of Things devices...BleepingComputer From ACM TechNews | November 18, 2021
When Apple announced its plan to scan iCloud Photos for child pornography, privacy groups were quick to condemn it.
Arnout Jaspers Commissioned by CACM Staff From ACM News | November 18, 2021
The vulnerability allows an attacker with physical access to the CPU to bypass the security measures protecting some of its most sensitive data.
Wired From ACM News | November 17, 2021
The list of passwords was compiled in partnership with independent researchers specializing in research of cybersecurity incidents. They evaluated a 4TB database...NordPass From ACM News | November 17, 2021
Hackers put companies under intense pressure to pay ransoms quickly to get their computers systems back online.
The Washington Post From ACM News | November 16, 2021
Researchers say they have discovered over a dozen software vulnerabilities that could be used to crash medical devices and other equipment.
CNN Business From ACM TechNews | November 16, 2021
Why was the social media service and its related properties out of service for hours, frustrating users and Facebook engineers alike?
From ACM News | November 16, 2021
A study found both true and untrue viral news spread through Twitter at the same speed, breadth, and depth.
Cornell Chronicle From ACM TechNews | November 15, 2021
A nation's scientists took to social media in response to criticism of their research, with surprising results. Sami Syrjämäki describes what happened.
From ACM News | November 15, 2021
Yao contributed to cutting-edge research in areas including security, secure computing, and quantum computation.
EurekAlert! From ACM News | November 12, 2021
The bill would require Internet platforms to let people use a version of their services where content is not selected by "opaque algorithms" driven by personal...Axios From ACM News | November 11, 2021
The International Boxing Association used an artificial intelligence system to evaluate judges and referees before clearing them for the current men's world championships...Associated Press From ACM TechNews | November 8, 2021
Scientists have developed a secure identity verification technique based on the precept that information cannot exceed the speed of light.
McGill University Newsroom (Canada) From ACM TechNews | November 5, 2021
Agencies come under new pressure to close cybersecurity flaws after sometimes balking at such measures in the past.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM News | November 4, 2021
Technology companies are more aggressively urging the use of two-factor authentication by users, with some making the process mandatory.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | November 4, 2021
Companies offer big money to 'white-hat hackers' to find flaws in software products before the black hats do.
Jake Widman Commissioned by CACM Staff From ACM News | November 4, 2021