Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 03/31 – Hackers Forging Emergency Data Requests
Mar 31, 2022
Hackers are forging emergency data requests to access user info from major tech companies, raising serious security concerns. Vulnerabilities in Wyze security cameras have left user data exposed, while Google introduces a 'highly cited' label to improve search accuracy. The semiconductor industry faces challenges, including a slowdown in demand, particularly from China. Meanwhile, SoftBank is cautious about investments, and drone delivery is on the rise, with FedEx set to test autonomous cargo flights. It's a wild mix of tech innovation and vulnerabilities!
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Forged Emergency Data Requests
- Hackers are forging emergency data requests to obtain user data from companies like Apple and Meta.
- This highlights vulnerabilities in the system and the potential for misuse of emergency data requests.
Wyze Security Camera Vulnerability
- Wyze security cameras had vulnerabilities that allowed hackers to access saved videos remotely.
- Despite being warned, Wyze reportedly didn't fix these issues for years, leaving some devices permanently vulnerable.
Google's "Highly Cited" Label
- Google Search is introducing a "highly cited" label to help users find original sources.
- This aims to combat misinformation and give credit to original reporting, using citations as a measure of authority.