Security vulnerabilities discovered in a smart internet-connected chastity device could allow hackers to lock users into the device. Discovered and publicized today by security researchers at Pen Test PartnersLLP, the vulnerabilities were found in the Cellmate Chastity Cage, a device manufactured by FoShan QIUI Technology Development Co. Ltd. The device connects to a smartphone app via Bluetooth, ...

Apple Inc. today announced a new product launch event set for Oct. 13, and it’s expected to launch the iPhone 12. Apple gave few clues in the invite for the event, to be streamed online exclusively this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, other than two words — “Hi, Speed” — and a fancy logo ...

Cisco Systems Inc. was ordered today to pay $1.89 billion after a judge ruled that the networking giant infringed four patents belonging to cybersecurity company Centripetal Networks Inc. The case, bought by Centripetal, alleged that Cisco had infringed its patents relating to the company’s Threat Intelligence Gateway network protection system under Title 35 of the United States Code. ...

Popular workplace collaboration service Slack Technologies Inc. suffered a worldwide outage today that disrupted the service for about six hours. The outage started at about 10 a.m. EDT with some users unable to log into the service. Other users who were logged in couldn’t send or edit messages and in some cases channels were displaying ...

Security pioneer and cryptocurrency supporter John McAfee has been arrested in Spain after being indicted in the U.S. on multiple counts of tax evasion. McAfee (pictured), 74, founded the McAfee security company, then went on to have a colorful career as a onetime fugitive in Central America and a strong supporter of various cryptocurrencies. The ...

Network security company Tenable Inc. today announced a number of new features, including new cloud scanning capabilities and measurement features designed to provide improved cloud security in the COVID-19 era. Frictionless Assessment offers what Tenable says is a new approach to vulnerability management for modern assets. The service leverages native technologies deployed as part of the cloud ...

Clinical trials into a COVID-19 vaccine as well as research into other diseases have been delayed following a ransomware attack on a company that provides software to medical firms. First reported Saturday by The New York Times, the attack targeted eResearchTechnology Inc., a Philadelphia-based company that specializes in clinical software. The attack is said to have been ...

Facebook Inc. intends to mount a vigorous defense against any move by the U.S. government to break up its operations in an antitrust lawsuit, according to a paper prepared by the company’s lawyers. That’s according to the Wall Street Journal, which reported today that the 14-page document offers a preview of Facebook’s defense ahead of possible antitrust action ...

Companies paying ransom when attacked by ransomware in an effort to retrieve their data has always been controversial because it encourages future attacks. Now, doing so may also be illegal. The U.S. Department of Treasury today warned that paying ransomware demands may be illegal and that companies that do so could be prosecuted. The warning ...

The U.S. Department of Justice and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed charges today against cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX for allegedly evading U.S. money laundering laws. BitMEX, registered in Seychelles, is one of the world’s most popular cryptocurrency exchanges. Based on volume alone, it’s the second most popular cryptocurrency exchange in the world, according to data from ...