Google FLoC is a flop? Not so fast - TechBeacon

Third-party #cookies will soon go away, because people are fed up with being tracked. That’s bad news for advertisers, unless there’s something to replace them.

But #privacy wonks hate it. And so do most other #browser makers.

In this week’s #SecurityBlogwatch at @TechBeaconCom, we munch on a tasty lettuce leaf: https://t.co/kFMC648LEv

— @Richi 😷 Jennings (@RiCHi) April 22, 2021

Wait, What? Nvidia/ARM Sale on Hold—for Security Reasons - Security Boulevard

Nvidia to Stay ARMless? The United Kingdom is investigating the proposed “merger” of ARM and Nvidia. Her Majesty’s government says it’s worried that there are national security implications.

Yes, but is there really a #security question? Or is that a convenient excuse to slam on the brakes?

In today’s #SBBlogwatch at @SecurityBlvd, we avoid weak jokes about fish and chips: https://t.co/Z1z3NuApnm

— @Richi 😷 Jennings (@RiCHi) April 20, 2021

STOP: Opt out of phone numbers as authentication tokens - TechBeacon

It’s a numbers game: This week brings yet more examples of poor design. Specifically: Two apps trusting phone numbers without properly authenticating the actual user.

Watch out—these things come in threes. In this week’s #SecurityBlogwatch at @TechBeaconCom, we got the 411 (ask your parents): https://t.co/XUcOlw8rer

— @Richi 😷 Jennings (@RiCHi) April 15, 2021

YT$AW: FBI Cleans Up Exchange Servers, NSA Tips Microsoft 4 More Bugs - Security Boulevard

Feds Fix Fails Your tax dollars at work: The FBI and NSA have been helping fix the mess caused by the recent Microsoft Exchange hacking, and trying to prevent a further round of it.

“We’re from the government, and we’re here to help.” In today’s #SBBlogwatch at @SecurityBlvd, we’re careful what we wish for: https://t.co/0Oh8fWXdLe

— @Richi 😷 Jennings (@RiCHi) April 14, 2021

Son of Stuxnet? Iran Nuke Site Hacked ‘by Israel’ (Again) - Security Boulevard

Crystal Ball ain’t so Crystal Clear: Iran’s Nantaz nuclear centrifuge facility went dark yesterday. I can’t stand it—I know you planned it.

But something doesn’t add up. In today’s #SBBlogwatch at @SecurityBlvd, we can’t stand rocking when I’m in here: https://t.co/ZAX79I2d8P

— @Richi 😷 Jennings (@RiCHi) April 12, 2021