Today in Privacy — Oct 17
Posted by PrivacyWire
- Critical BlockStrap flaw lets hackers run code on Magento servers — A maximum-severity flaw affecting Magento and Adobe Commerce could let attackers run arbitrary PHP code on store servers. That could put customer data,… — discuss · link - BeyondTrust Remote Support Zero-Day Continues Trend of Exploited Edge Bugs — The BeyondTrust Remote Support zero-day matters because flaws in remote access tools can expose systems to unauthorized access and weaken control over… — discuss · link - Google’s selfie video sign-in puts your face on its servers — Google storing a selfie video for sign-in raises privacy concerns because a face is sensitive biometric information that cannot be changed like a password. It… — discuss · link - In Memoriam: Barry Steinhardt — Barry Steinhardt helped shape the fight for digital civil liberties and privacy, including during his time as EFF president in 1998–99. His work leading ACLU… — discuss · link - Cybercrims go beyond stealing data to attack physical building systems — 'Hold my beer, have fun getting into your offices' — link These stories show how security failures in commerce, remote access, and building systems can affect both digital and physical safety, while biometric sign-in raises lasting privacy risks. Barry Steinhardt’s work also remains relevant as surveillance and control expand across everyday systems. What risks are you seeing in the systems and services you rely on?