ThreatsHub Cybersecurity News

Experts suggest the obvious: There is an ongoing coordinated attack on UK retail sector Harrods, a globally recognized purveyor of all things luxury, is the third major UK retailer to confirm an attempted cyberattack on its systems in under two weeks.… READ MORE HERE…

ZDNet | Security

May 2, 2025 TH Author

Is your Roku TV spying on you? Likely, but here’s how you can take back control

Your Amazon Fire Stick, Chromecast, and other streaming devices gather personal data for different purposes. If that concerns you, here’s how to regain some control.READ MORE HERE…

ZDNet | Security

May 2, 2025 TH Author

Best travel VPNs 2025: The top travel VPNs for avoiding geo-blocks and censorship

VPNs shield you from spying and online tracking. Our favorite travel VPNs offer fast speeds, massive server networks, unlimited connections, and more.READ MORE HERE…

The Register

May 1, 2025 TH Author

Dems look to close the barn door after top DOGE dog has bolted

House Oversight probes missing Musk disclosures, background checks, data mess at NLRB Elon Musk is backing away from his Trump-blessed government gig, but now House Democrats want to see the permission slip that got him in the door.… READ MORE HERE…

Microsoft Secure

May 1, 2025 TH Author

Analyzing CVE-2025-31191: A macOS security-scoped bookmarks-based sandbox escape

Microsoft uncovered a vulnerability in macOS that could allow specially crafted codes to escape the App Sandbox and run unrestricted on the system. We shared our findings with Apple and a fix was released for this vulnerability, now identified as CVE-2025-31191. We encourage macOS users to apply security updates as soon as possible.
The post Analyzing CVE-2025-31191: A macOS security-scoped bookmarks-based sandbox escape appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog. READ MORE HERE…

Microsoft Secure

May 1, 2025 TH Author

Pushing passkeys forward: Microsoft’s latest updates for simpler, safer sign-ins

Celebrate World Passkey Day with Microsoft! Join us in embracing passkeys for secure, passwordless sign-ins. Learn more about our commitment to a safer digital future.
The post Pushing passkeys forward: Microsoft’s latest updates for simpler, safer sign-ins appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog. READ MORE HERE…

ZDNet | Security

May 1, 2025 TH Author

The default TV setting you should turn off ASAP – and why even experts do the same

Often regarded as the ‘soap opera effect,’ motion smoothing can enhance gaming and live sports, but tends to be distracting for everything else. Here’s how to disable it.READ MORE HERE…

ZDNet | Security

May 1, 2025 TH Author

How to disable ACR on your TV (and why it makes such a big difference for privacy)

Smarter TV operating systems bring added convenience – but also new privacy concerns, especially from automatic content recognition (ACR), which quietly tracks everything you watch.READ MORE HERE…

The Register

May 1, 2025 TH Author

Data watchdog will leave British Library alone – further probes ‘not worth our time’

No MFA? No problem – as long as you show you’ve learned your lesson The UK’s data protection overlord is not going to pursue any further investigation into the British Library’s 2023 ransomware attack.… READ MORE HERE…

ZDNet | Security

May 1, 2025 TH Author

10 passkey survival tips: The best preparation for a password-less future is to start living there now

Although passkeys remain an evolving ecosystem, we’d be wise to embrace tomorrow’s authentication standard today. Here are ZDNET’s 10 recommendations for reaching passkey paradise.READ MORE HERE…

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