Latest Technology News – OnePlus launches Bug Bounty programme to boost cybersecurity
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--- OnePlus launches Bug Bounty programme to boost cybersecurity ---
OnePlus announced the launch of two initiatives to boost its cybersecurity. OnePlus Security Response Centre will offer a bug bounty ranging from $50 to $7,000 to security experts who discover potential risks. OnePlus has also partnered with HackerOne, a hacker-powered security platform, which will tap into their network of security experts to surface the most relevant security vulnerabilities.
--- Taylor Swift's pic used to hide malware by cryptocurrency mining botnet ---
A cryptocurrency-mining botnet is infecting computers with an image of American singer Taylor Swift to spread its malware. The operators of botnet MyKingz are using steganography, a technique that enables them to hide malicious files inside the genuine ones, according to UK cybersecurity firm Sophos. They are hiding a malicious EXE file inside a genuine JPEG image of Taylor Swift.
--- Chinese state media cites India's example, says 'internet shutdown natural' ---
Chinese state media said internet shutdown in India "proved" that the necessary regulation of internet is a "reasonable choice" and a "natural extension of national sovereignty". It further wrote that when China adopted a similar strategy few years ago, it was criticised by US and UK. This comes after internet suspension in Indian cities amid protests against Citizenship (Amendment) Act.
--- Data of over 267 million Facebook users found leaked on dark web ---
A database containing user IDs, phone numbers and names of over 267 million Facebook users was exposed on a dark web forum, available for download, found security researcher Bob Diachenko and Comparitech. It was allegedly stolen through illegal scraping or Facebook API abuse by criminals in Vietnam. Researchers said the data could be used for large-scale spam and phishing campaigns.
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2019-12-21 00:26:34
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