The U.S. Commerce Department's Cyber Seek technology job-tracking database and the trade group CompTIA count about 465,000 current U.S. cybersecurity job openings...CBS News From ACM TechNews | May 21, 2021
A secure new computer processor thwarts hackers by randomly changing its underlying structure, making it virtually impossible to hack.
The Conversation From ACM News | May 20, 2021
The constant monitoring of people incarcerated in the U.S. extends to communications between inmates and their relatives.
Carnegie Mellon University CyLab Security and Privacy Institute From ACM TechNews | May 19, 2021
Microsoft has issued a warning over RevengeRAT, a remote access tool that has been used to target aerospace and travel industries with spear-phishing campaigns....ZDNet From ACM TechNews | May 18, 2021
Energy infrastructure has increasingly come under assault, and analysts said the attack that cut off fuel supplies this week should be a "wake-up call."
The New York Times From ACM News | May 14, 2021
German security researcher stacksmashing was able to break into, dump, and reflash the microcontroller of Apple's AirTag object-location product.
Ars Technica From ACM TechNews | May 13, 2021
One 'boring but really important' change could improve your security posture significantly. But not everyone does it.
ZDNet From ACM News | May 12, 2021
U.S. users have opted out of application tracking nearly all of the time following Apple's release of iOS 14.5 in April.
Ars Technica From ACM TechNews | May 12, 2021
Researchers have developed a three-dimensionally printed smart finger ring that potentially could replace house keys, wallets, health insurance cards, and more....Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (Germany) From ACM TechNews | May 12, 2021
The university accused 17 students of cheating on remote exams, raising questions about data mining and sowing mistrust on campus.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 10, 2021
While the impact has been limited so far, some energy analysts warned of possible shortages and higher prices as the suspension continues.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 10, 2021
The attack on top U.S. operator Colonial Pipeline appears to have been carried out by an Eastern European-based criminal gang.
The Washington Post From ACM News | May 10, 2021
Many top-rated fertility apps collect and share personal information without the knowledge or permission of users, according to a new study.
News-Medical Life Sciences From ACM TechNews | May 7, 2021