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  • Hacker News: Undocumented backdoor found in Bluetooth chip used by a billion devices

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    Source URL: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/undocumented-backdoor-found-in-bluetooth-chip-used-by-a-billion-devices/ Source: Hacker News Title: Undocumented backdoor found in Bluetooth chip used by a billion devices Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The discovery of an undocumented backdoor in the widely used ESP32 microchip presents significant security risks, especially in IoT devices. This backdoor allows for device spoofing, unauthorized access,…

  • The Register: The Badbox botnet is back, powered by up to a million backdoored Androids

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/07/badbox_botnet_returns/ Source: The Register Title: The Badbox botnet is back, powered by up to a million backdoored Androids Feedly Summary: Best not to buy cheap hardware and use third-party app stores if you want to stay clear of this vast ad fraud effort Human Security’s Satori research team says it has found a…

  • Slashdot: UK Quietly Scrubs Encryption Advice From Government Websites

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    Source URL: https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/03/06/193217/uk-quietly-scrubs-encryption-advice-from-government-websites?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: UK Quietly Scrubs Encryption Advice From Government Websites Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The U.K. government’s recent removal of encryption advice from its cybersecurity guidance raises significant concerns regarding privacy and data security. This shift follows a controversial demand for backdoor access to encrypted data, highlighting…

  • Hacker News: UK quietly scrubs encryption advice from government websites

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    Source URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/06/uk-quietly-scrubs-encryption-advice-from-government-websites/ Source: Hacker News Title: UK quietly scrubs encryption advice from government websites Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The U.K. government’s removal of encryption advice from its National Cyber Security Centre website raises significant concerns about data protection and privacy. This comes shortly after a demand for backdoor access…

  • Hacker News: Apple takes UK to court over ‘backdoor’ order

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/05/apple_reportedly_ipt_complaint/ Source: Hacker News Title: Apple takes UK to court over ‘backdoor’ order Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Apple has lodged a legal complaint against the UK government’s order to break iCloud encryption, signaling significant implications for data privacy and security. This case raises critical concerns about the balance…

  • The Register: Apple takes UK government to court over ‘backdoor’ order

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/05/apple_reportedly_ipt_complaint/ Source: The Register Title: Apple takes UK government to court over ‘backdoor’ order Feedly Summary: A first-of-its-kind legal challenge set to be heard this month, per reports Apple has reportedly filed a legal complaint with the UK’s Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) contesting the UK government’s order that it must forcibly break the…

  • Wired: 1 Million Third-Party Android Devices Have a Secret Backdoor for Scammers

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    Source URL: https://www.wired.com/story/1-million-third-party-android-devices-badbox-2/ Source: Wired Title: 1 Million Third-Party Android Devices Have a Secret Backdoor for Scammers Feedly Summary: New research shows at least a million inexpensive Android devices—from TV streaming boxes to car infotainment systems—are compromised to allow bad actors to commit ad fraud and other cybercrime. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The…

  • Microsoft Security Blog: Securing generative AI models on Azure AI Foundry

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    Source URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2025/03/04/securing-generative-ai-models-on-azure-ai-foundry/ Source: Microsoft Security Blog Title: Securing generative AI models on Azure AI Foundry Feedly Summary: Discover how Microsoft secures AI models on Azure AI Foundry, ensuring robust security and trustworthy deployments for your AI systems. The post Securing generative AI models on Azure AI Foundry appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog. AI…

  • Slashdot: Apple Launches Legal Challenge To UK ‘Back Door’ Order

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    Source URL: https://apple.slashdot.org/story/25/03/04/1743218/apple-launches-legal-challenge-to-uk-back-door-order?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Apple Launches Legal Challenge To UK ‘Back Door’ Order Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Apple is legally challenging the British government’s demand to create a backdoor in its secure cloud storage systems, marking a significant test of the 2016 Investigatory Powers Act regarding encryption. This case…