Arkansas AG lawsuit claims Temu’s shopping app is ‘dangerous malware’ – The Verge

The AG claims that Temu collects far more data than necessary to run a shopping app, including sensitive or personally identifiable information.

Your phone’s secret network activity: 10 times worse than DNS logs reveal | Cybernews

Many data brokers may use that data for behavior profiling, analytics, and advertising, and it may also be sold to third parties. Commercial spyware, such as Pegasus, used to track journalists, political dissidents, and others, could be delivered via ad networks or other legitimate infrastructure your apps rely on.

11 Must-Do Security Steps Before Heading Out on Your Next Vacation – CNET

Your vacation is coming up, and you already have a hundred things to do. Good news — today’s smart devices and home security make it easier than ever to prep your home for a trip and check on it while you’re away. Video doorbells can watch for packages, home security cameras can send alerts about human figures, even smart lights can help out, all without relying on neighbors you may not know well.

VPNs Aren’t Bulletproof: 7 Common Misunderstandings About VPN Security

First, both the website and your ISP probably know that you’re using a VPN, and they also know the time and session length of your visit. Second, your actual activity on those sites can easily reveal your identity, since there are cookies on your local system, and if you log in to any accounts then obviously the target site knows who you are.

The Basics of DNS: Understanding the Internet’s Directory Service – DEV Community

By translating domain names into IP addresses, DNS enables seamless browsing and communication.

Hackers are hijacking Windows Search to hit victims with malware | TechRadar

The attack starts with a phishing email pretending to be an invoice, or something similar. It carries a .ZIP archive of an HTML file, and thus successfully bypasses antivirus and email security programs that overlook compressed contents.

Hacking Made Easy: A Beginner’s Guide to Penetration Testing with Kali Linux | Linux Journal

Kali Linux is an open source, Debian-based Linux distribution developed and maintained by Offensive Security. It is designed for digital forensics and penetration testing and comes pre-installed with a vast array of security tools.

My family was scammed out of a $15K Carnival Cruise — here’s how I’m fighting to get it back

https://nypost.com/2024/06/13/lifestyle/my-family-was-scammed-out-of-a-15k-carnival-cruise-heres-how-im-fighting-to-get-it-back/

Admit it — you still believe in some of these tech myths

Technology myths exist for a reason. People are legitimately concerned about harming their precious gadgets, or are confused about certain explanations of common tech phenomena. But, it’s also important to remain curious and educate yourself about the technologies you use every day.

UAH – News: Nursing students Using Drones to Simulate Treating Patients After a Disaster

University of Alabama System.

The drill tests nursing students’ ability to handle real-world public health emergencies that might occur during a tornado or other severe weather event as well as accident-related situations such as exposure to chemical or hazardous wastes, power or gas main leaks, and management of communicable disease outbreaks, which may require quarantine.