See the Top 10 news stories regarding security and not only for the past week, December 29, 2014 – January 4, 2015.
1. Microsoft is developing a new web browser for Windows 10
As reported by Zdnet, Microsoft is working on a new web browser that will replace Internet Explorer and, in all likelihood, both browsers will be present in the new operating system, but the new browser will be the main one.
2. Facebook apologizes for Year in Review app
Facebook decided to display a year in review for each of its members, but this had unpleasant results for some, as it was not a pleasant year for everyone, at least as the application reports. So, because this move displeased several Facebook members, the social network was forced to apologize.
3. Hackers copy fingerprints with a photo!
The largest hacker association in Europe, called Chaos Computer Club, claims that it can reproduce fingerprints, provided it only has photographs of the fingers, and they announced that they succeeded with the fingerprints of German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen.
4. Merkel was hit by the Regin malware
It's not uncommon for a head of state to be the victim of a cyberattack. That's what happened to German Chancellor Angela Merkel shortly before she left office in 2014, when she was infected with the Regin virus, a powerful government spyware that strikes at the heart of her security.
5. Something will be announced on February 1st from The Pirate Bay
A new timer has appeared on The Pirate Bay's official website. More specifically, a countdown to February 1st has appeared on the site, apparently to announce something.
6. Even Nvidia is a victim of hacking
Another major company has fallen victim to a cyberattack – a security breach – and is calling on its employees to change their passwords. This is Nvidia, which in the first week of December detected an attack on its network, but we don't know much more.
7. These are the best Android apps according to Google
Google has compiled a list of 127 Android apps that it calls Must-Have Apps and urges all Android device users to try them.
8. These apps protect us from NSA surveillance
It may refer to an older list of programs, but according to Spiegel, here you will see a list of programs and services that the NSA cannot monitor, at least according to E. Snowden and Spiegel.
9. The LG G Flex 2 with 64-bit and tri-band LTE-A
At CES 2015, LG is expected to present the successor to the G Flex, the G Flex 2, as it is said to integrate a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor for the first time, as well as LTE-A.
10. Xiaomi Mi5 “leaks” with fingerprint scanner
Leaks of Xiaomi's anticipated flagship model, Mi5, which is expected to be officially presented at CES 2015, indicate that the device will feature a fingerprint scanner, which will even be integrated into the device's central [Home Button].
Source: pcmag.gr
