Sudo Bug Lets Non-Privileged Linux and macOS Users Run Commands as Root
Joe Vennix of Apple security has found another significant vulnerability in sudo utility that under a specific configuration could allow low privileged users…
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U.S. to discuss whether online platforms should be liable for users’ posts
The U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday it will hold a public meeting on Feb. 19 to discuss the future of a federal law which largely exempts online…
The Twitter app is crashing for Android users
If you have the Twitter app downloaded on your phone, you may have noticed it hasn’t been working right. A recent update made the app crash before opening, but…
Google Duo now allows users to send doodles and notes
After listening to community feedback, Google has now added note sending and doodle functionality to its video calling app, Google Duo. Overall, there are…
Antivirus firm Avast is reportedly selling users’ web browsing data
Avast, which makes free antivirus software that’s used by millions of people around the world, is reportedly selling “highly sensitive” web browsing data via a…
Reward points for cash back returns and e-vouchers major e-wallet users
JOHOR BARU, Jan 25 — The use of e-wallet in the country is beginning to escalate as not only are more people aware of digital wallets, more locations and…
Plugin vulnerability finders tell WordPress users to update asap
Three WordPress plugins have been picking up quite the glare of attention this month after researchers found serious vulnerabilities in them and the numbers…
Google Play apps bombard users with ‘horrible, intrusive’ ads
More than a dozen popular games, health trackers and other apps on the Google Play store are bombarding users with invasive and unwanted ads, new research has…
TikTok vulnerability could have allowed hackers to take over users’…
Israel-based security research firm Check Point says it found multiple severe loopholes within short-form video app, TikTok that could have potentially allowed…
Firefox will let users delete collected data thanks to California’s new…
Mozilla, maker of the Firefox web browser, says it’s giving all users more control of their own data. The change is spurred by the California Consumer Privacy…