There's been a terrible rise in phishing and scamming attempts, where scammers are taking advantage of the coronavirus chaos, where they pose as health organisations or travel agents to obtain personal information.
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NordVPN had a security flaw where personal customer information such as their email address and the products bought could be obtained. Their company is based on providing anonymity so it's probably quite frightening for their users #comp6441 https://t.co/hxTEbfHg1i
It appears the bluetooth connection which medical devices such as pacemakers and glucose monitors use can be intercepted for hackers to potentially access, or even shut down.
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Due to a failed server update, Nest's (child company of Google) cameras couldn't record for 17 hours. Scary if these devices are used for #security purposes #comp6441
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Numerous smart TVs are being built with mics and webcams, potentially enabling hackers to spy through these devices. Using a Smart TV should be done with the same caution as being on a regular laptop. #comp6441
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