Testing finds ‘alarming flaws’ in effectiveness of popular face masks

Some of the most popular face masks on the market have ‘alarming flaws’, tests show, with the worst only trapping a third of bacterial particles. Consumer group Which? tested a range of popular brands and styles of face coverings and masks for how well they filtered particles, how breathable they were, and how they fared … Read more

At least ten hacking groups, some linked to China, use flaws in Microsoft mail to break servers

At least ten hacking groups, some linked to China, are using flaws in Microsoft mail to break servers, with tens of thousands of organisations already compromised Security researchers have found holes in Microsoft’s mail and calendar system  This could allow hackers to steal emails from anyone with ease, experts fear  Warnings have been issued by … Read more

Boeing ‘hid design flaws’ in 737 Max that led to two deadly crashes

Boeing ‘hid design flaws’ in 737 Max jet that led to two deadly crashes with a loss of 346 lives By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 BST, 16 September 2020 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 16 September 2020 Two deadly Boeing 737 Max crashes were the ‘horrific culmination’ of engineering, mismanagement and oversight … Read more

Over one BILLION Android phones may be vulnerable to 400 ‘Achilles’ flaws

Security researches warn over one billion Android phones are at risk of becoming a spying tool for hackers. The team found 400 vulnerabilities in Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips, which are staples in the smartphones. The flaws, collectively called ‘Achilles,’ lets cybercriminals access photos, videos, location data and other sensitive details on the handset. First uncovered by … Read more

Melissa Rivers says her mother Joan would have been a fan of masks because they hide ‘flaws’

Melissa Rivers says her mother Joan would have been a fan of wearing masks because they conceal ‘a multitude of flaws’ By Brian Marks For Dailymail.com Published: 18:16 BST, 6 August 2020 | Updated: 18:16 BST, 6 August 2020 Melissa Rivers claimed her late mother Joan would have loved wearing masks as they hide ‘a … Read more

South Korea’s self-isolation app had security flaws that exposed names and locations of users

South Korea’s self-isolation app that monitors people in quarantine contained a serious security flaw that would allow hackers to access names and locations of users South Korea’s quarantine app contained multiple serious security flaws  It left personal data like name, real-time location, and phone number vulnerable The flaw has reportedly been fixed and there are … Read more

Study finds popular routers contain hundreds of known security flaws and are infrequently updated

Study finds many popular routers contain hundreds of known security flaws and are infrequently updated The study assessed 127 different routers from seven different brands It found that many had more than 100 different known security flaws Not a single router had zero known flaws In some cases, firmware updates happened only once every five … Read more

More than 100,000 wireless cameras in UK homes are ‘hackable’ due to software flaws

Wireless security cameras designed to give people a sense of security at home could be leaving their network open to hackers, a consumer watchdog has warned. More than 100,000 cameras produced by Chinese firm HiChip – and used in homes across the UK – have been shown to have various security flaws by Which.  The … Read more

Richard Henriques details the flaws of Operation Midland, the probe into the ‘VIP paedophile ring’

Sir Richard Henriques, one of Britain’s most distinguished lawyers, played a leading role in some of the most notorious trials in recent years. Now retired as a High Court judge, his is a unique insight into the inner workings of our justice system. In the first extract from his new book, From Crime To Crime, … Read more

Coronavirus: UN social distancing app 1point5 beset by flaws

UN’s coronavirus social distancing app 1point5 is ‘barely functional’ and could lead to dozens of false-positives as it alerts the user to the presence of any nearby Bluetooth device – not just smartphones The 1point5 app is designed to alert people if someone else is less than 5ft away  UN Technology Innovation Labs built the … Read more