Android O, due in the third quarter, figures to elevate the security of the mobile OS with new features focused on improved third-party patching, a new permission model and hardening of existing features.
Subtitle Hack Leaves 200 Million Vulnerable to Remote Code Execution
Attackers can remotely execute code on targeted systems via specially crafted subtitle files for videos.
Warning after WannaCry sets off fake BT phishing attack
It’s a sad fact that we end up seeing warnings about warnings in the aftermath of a major cybersecurity event
Man jailed for stealing images and details from more than 50 women
When someone like this is caught and jailed it’s a sobering reminder to check our own digital footprint – here are some tips to help you secure your information
Digital watermark leads police straight to Bollywood pirates
Digital signing led police to the would-be extortionists – a welcome turnaround for the movie industry after a run of thefts
News in brief: Dubai launches its first robocops; Samsung woes over iris recognition; IoT security criticised
Your daily round-up of some of the other stories in the news
Remote Pacific Island Is the Most Plastic-Contaminated Spot Yet Surveyed
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Plastic is durable — very, very durable — which is why we like it. Since it started being mass-produced in the 1950s, annual production has increased 300-fold. Because plastic is so…
PayPal Sues Pandora Over 'Patently Unlawful' Logo
PayPal has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Pandora, arguing that the company’s minimalist logo “dilutes the distinctiveness” of its own branding. “Element by element and in overall impression, the similarities between the logos are striking, obvious, and patently unlawful,”…
Samsung's Galaxy S8 Active Looks Like a Rugged LG G6
The Wireless Power Consortium has released a leaked image of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8 Active. While it’s only one photo, the image shows a smartphone greatly resembling LG’s G6. The Verge reports: First, the display: the S8 Active won’t…
Java Creator James Gosling Joins Amazon Web Services
The legendary computer scientist and founder of Java, James Gosling, is joining forces with Amazon Web Services. Gosling made the announcement today on Facebook saying that he’s “starting a new Adventure” with the cloud computing juggernaut as a Distinguished Engineer….