Company
Date Published
Author
Bugcrowd
Word count
422
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

This week, Australia's disaster alert system was targeted by cyber attackers who sent out false emergency texts and emails, potentially affecting thousands of citizens. Meanwhile, a vulnerability in Skype allowed authentication bypass, but it has been patched. Security concerns also surround Amazon Ring Security Cameras, with sources citing dismal privacy practices and unencrypted customer videos. AT&T has announced it will stop selling location data, following calls for a federal investigation into unauthorized information-sharing. A recent McAfee report found that 58% of consumers don't secure their personal devices, highlighting the need for individual responsibility in device security.