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Twitter Adds Support for Yubikeys
Twitter now supports the use of hardware security keys for two-factor authentication, a much stronger option for users.
Wi-Fi Security Gets Much-Needed Update With WPA3
WPA3 brings new security features to wireless networks, including better password security.
STARTTLS Everywhere Aims to Secure Email on a Large Scale
A new project from the EFF offers a quick path to a more secure email ecosystem.
Supreme Court Ruling on Location Data Leaves Open Key Questions
In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court said law enforcement needs to obtain a search warrant before it can access historical cell phone location records, but stopped short of making a ruling on how other types of third-party data collection should be handled.
Android P to Favor Strong Biometrics
Google is incorporating a new biometric API into Android P to support the use of strong biometrics.
Verizon, Other Carriers, Pledge to End Sale of Location Data
Three mobile carriers said they will no longer sell customer location data to aggregators.
GDPR-Style Privacy Regulations May Be On the Way in U.S.
Lawmakers are planning to introduce a privacy "bill of rights" that will include some elements of the new GDPR regulation.
A Privacy Tradeoff of the macOS QuickLook Cache
A convenient feature in macOS called QuickLook can leak information about files that users preview, even in encrypted containers.
DHS, Energy Boost Security Strategy Amid Infrastructure Attacks
As nation-state actors increasingly target physical critical infrastructure, two federal agencies strategize on how to protect against national threats.
Ancient Bug Haunts GnuPG-Based Encryption Tools
A bug from the 1990s allows attackers to spoof signatures on some encrypted emails in GnuPG and other tools.
Senators Push to Require Paper Ballots to Secure Elections
A new bill would require the use of paper ballots and audits in all federal elections.
Bug Allows Bypass of Code-Signing Tools on Macs
An issue with the way third-party tools implement Apple's code-signing API can allow malicious files to pass as legitimate ones.
Misconfigured Android Devices Open for Abuse
Android Debug Bridge is a debugging interface for developers troubleshooting faulty Android devices. Unfortunately, some vendors shipped devices with Android Debug Bridge enabled, which leaves these devices open for abuse.
Encrypt Act Blocks States From Banning Encryption
A group of lawmakers from both parties have introduced a new bill in the House of Representatives that would stop states and local governments from passing laws governing encryption. This will prevent states from passing their own laws before the federal government figures out what to do.
Facebook Open Sources Sonar Debugging Tool
Facebook has open-sourced its internal Sonar debugging platform form Android and iOS apps development.