January 2020

NSA discovers security flaw in Windows, Microsoft issues fix

The National Security Agency has discovered a major security flaw in Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system that could allow hackers to intercept seemingly secure communications By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer January 14, 2020, 7:12 PM 3 min read REDMOND, Wash. — The National Security Agency has discovered a major security flaw in Microsoft’s Windows […]

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Plan to Cut U.S. Troops in West Africa Draws Criticism From Europe

BRUSSELS — A Pentagon proposal to greatly reduce American forces in West Africa faced criticism from allies on Tuesday, with French officials arguing that removing United States intelligence assets in the region could stymie the fight against extremist groups. American officials said they were proceeding nonetheless. While no final decision has been made on how

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Love Island: Ollie Williams quits the villa because he ‘loves someone else’

Image copyright ITV2 Love Island Love Island contestant Ollie Williams has quit the reality TV show, ITV has confirmed. Before leaving the show, he explained his reasons in the Love Island Beach Hut, admitting he had feelings for someone back home. “I have to be honest with myself, and everyone, that I do still love

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Grindr and OkCupid Spread Personal Details, Study Says

By Natasha Singer and Aaron Krolik Popular dating services like Grindr, OkCupid and Tinder are spreading user information like dating choices and precise location to advertising and marketing companies in ways that may violate privacy laws, according to a new report that examined some of the world’s most downloaded Android apps. Grindr, the world’s most

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N.S.A. Takes Step Toward Protecting World’s Computers, Not Just Hacking Them

WASHINGTON — The National Security Agency has taken a significant step toward protecting the world’s computer systems, alerting Microsoft to a vulnerability in its Windows operating system rather than keeping quiet and exploiting the flaw to develop cyberweapons as the agency typically would, people familiar with the matter said Tuesday. The warning allowed Microsoft to

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