Watch out: Apple timepiece can grab snippets of conversation without both speakers' consent
Apple’s smartwatches are reportedly collecting snippets of conversations without explicit consent from both speakers, raising significant privacy concerns. This vulnerability could allow unauthorized access to sensitive conversations. The Register reports on this issue and highlights related security incidents involving phishing attacks and propaganda sites.
Apple’s smartwatches are reportedly collecting snippets of conversations without explicit consent from both speakers, raising significant privacy concerns. The Register reports on this issue, citing a potential vulnerability in the device’s microphone processing. This could allow unauthorized access to sensitive conversations, potentially exposing private discussions. The article also highlights related security incidents, including Russian actors posing as Signal support to launch phishing attacks and the US taking down Iranian propaganda sites. Furthermore, a marketing company recently asked users 'Why Do We Have Your Information?' and Microsoft’s on-prem SharePoint has suffered a failed patch, leading to a zero-day attack. Finally, the article mentions a deal where EQT acquired a majority stake in Swiss cybersecurity firm Acronis, valued at over $3.5 billion, and the ongoing shift towards FOSS solutions, including Switzerland’s efforts to reduce reliance on Microsoft 365.