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WhatsApp’s new security label will let you know if future third-party chats are safe
(Image credit: Shutterstock) WhatsApp is currently testing a new in-app label letting you know whether or not a chat room has end-to-end encryption (E2EE).WABetaInfo discovered the caption in the latest Android beta. According to the publication, it’ll appear underneath the contact and group name but only if the conversation is encrypted by the company’s “Signal
Security forces foil break-in attempt at Jos market amidst hardship
Security forces comprising soldiers, police, and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have taken control of the bustling Yankalli Market in Plateau State. Their swift action foiled an attempt by hoodlums to break in and steal essential commodities. Pockets of protests and looting incidences have been reported around Nigeria, following rising economic hardship. Reports
Security officer charged with murder
A 37-year-old security officer, of Port Maria, St Mary, has been charged with January 12 murder of Dellevale Bambury, a businessman of Iteboreale, Annotto Bay, who was shot and killed on Chovey main road in the parish. Rajiv Bentley was charged on December 21, following intensive investigation by the police. The 72-year-old Bambury, who operated
iOS 17.1.2 is out now with two critical security updates
Image: Foundry It’s time to update your iPhones and iPads! Apple has just released iOS and iPadOS 17.1.2, and while it doesn’t have any new features, it fixes a couple of very important WebKit security flaws. WebKit is the browser engine used by Safari but also every other iOS and iPadOS web browser, and any
Security Concerns Prompt Bitcoin Core Developer to Leave Lightning Network
Source: AdobeStock / 24K-ProductionAntoine Riard, a security researcher and developer, has announced his departure from the Lightning Network’s development team, citing security issues and challenges that pose a threat to the Bitcoin (BTC) ecosystem. In a discussion on the Linux Foundation‘s public mailing list, Riard expressed concerns about a new class of replacement cycling attacks, which have put the Lightning Network
Social Security Overpayments Draw Scrutiny and Outrage From Members of Congress
Several members of Congress are calling on the Social Security Administration to answer for issuing billions of dollars of payments it says beneficiaries weren’t entitled to receive — and then demanding the money back. Many of the recipients are elderly, poor, or disabled and have already spent the money. They have little or no way
The New York Police Department (NYPD) is implementing a new security measure at the Times Square subway station. It's deploying a security robot to patrol the premises, which authorities say is meant to "keep you safe." We're not talking about a RoboCop-like machine or any human-like biped robot — the K5, which was made by
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Do You Have Seed Security in Your Garden?
If you purchase seeds from external sources every year, your gardening efforts might not be as sustainable and resilient as you think. Published July 12, 2023 02:23PM EDT Seed security is something that many gardeners may overlook. Even those who have embraced sustainable gardening will often be reliant on other systems outside the garden for
Security Foils Attack On Kogi Governor’s Convoy
The Convoy of the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello was allegedly blocked and attacked by people believed to be supporters of Alh. Muritala Yakubu Ajaka, the Governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the state. In a statement by Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the government said the
US Homeland Security Chief: No Migration Surge at Mexican Border
Washington — U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Sunday that the number of migrants trying to cross into the United States from Mexico since border entry rules were changed late last week has dropped nearly in half but that it was “too early” to know whether the surge in migration has peaked. U.S. immigration officials