Coach resigns after players caught with illegal devices in helmets
The head baseball coach at Atlantic Cape Community College in New Jersey has resigned over allegations that two players had illegal communication devices inside their batting helmets. Last week, at the university’s request, the resignation of Rodney Verardi, who served 13 years, took place. “Following the circumstances of the match, he was suspended pending the […]
New malware is targeting macOS and can steal sensitive information from your devices
New information-stealing malware targets macOS devices, according to Cybl researche I found. Called Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS), this malware targets Macs only and is specifically designed to steal sensitive information from Apple devices. Here’s what we know so far and how to protect your Mac computer. Click to get Kurt’s free CYBERGUY newsletter with quick […]
How to use AirDrop on all your Apple devices
Did you know that AirDrop is like a virtual homing pigeon for your Apple device? Easily send everything from hilarious memes to secret recipes, passwords, photos and more to other nearby Apple devices. Click to get Kurt’s free CyberGuy newsletter for quick tips, tech reviews, security alerts, and quick how-tos to get smarter Airdrop is […]
Surveillance Devices Spark Privacy Battle at Carnegie Mellon U.
Carnegie Mellon University’s software lab recently introduced a series of experimental supersensing devices called Mites, sparking a privacy war among university staff. As one software engineering graduate student put it: You don’t want to live in a world where installing networked sensors in your office without your employer asking you first becomes a model for […]
How to stop your smart devices from recording you
Speech recognition is undeniable proof that we are living in the future and making our daily lives more convenient. But what are the drawbacks of an always-on device that always listens for commands? That’s all. they are always listening. Almost all voice-activated technologies use a microphone that listens for the “wake word.” This also means […]
Australia announces TikTok ban on federal government devices
Pomp Investments’ Anthony Pompliano reacts to Senator Rand Paul’s coming out against TikTok’s ban on “Making Money.” Australia has announced it will ban TikTok from federal government devices over security concerns about a Chinese-owned video-sharing application. Attorney General Mark Dreyfuss said in a statement Tuesday that the ban would go into effect “as soon as […]
California Teacher Accused of Planting ‘Recording Devices’ in School Restroom
A California man was arrested on Monday for allegedly placing a “hidden recording device” in the bathroom of the high school where he worked as a teacher. irvine police announced Siu Kong Shit, 37, of Beckman High School in Irvine, Calif., was arrested on suspicion of possessing (or producing) child pornography and robbery after maintenance […]
US Justice Department scrutinizes the use of personal devices for work
A senior U.S. Justice Department official is due to release details on Friday of the agency’s plan to scrutinize company policies regarding employee use of personal devices and messaging apps when investigating possible illegal activity. . Kenneth Polite, head of the Department of Justice’s crime division, asked attendees at an industry conference how prosecutors examine […]
Canada Bans TikTok on State Devices over Security Concerns
Canada has followed the United States in banning the Chinese social media app TikTok from all government-issued devices. It will take effect Tuesday, citing an “unacceptable level of risk to privacy and security.” Canada’s chief information officer said a review of China’s social media apps raised concerns about “unacceptable levels of risk to privacy and […]
White House orders federal agencies to ban TikTok from federal devices over communist spying concerns
The White House ordered Federal agencies ban popular social media platform TikTok from devices used for official government business. Experts warn that this smartphone app collects personal information through invasive software. ByteDance, which owns TikTok, has denied allegations that it gives personal information to the Chinese Communist government. Some states, such as Texas and South […]
