Computer Crash Reports Are an Untapped Hacker Gold Mine

When a bad software update from the security firm CrowdStrike inadvertently caused digital chaos around the world last month, the first signs were Windows computers showing the Blue Screen of Death. As websites and services went down and people scrambled to understand what was happening, conflicting and inaccurate information was everywhere. Rushing to understand the…

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Boar’s Head Ham, Salami, Liverwurst, and Other Deli Meats Recalled Due to Risk of Listeria

Listeria bacteria can cause an infection called listeriosis, which is particularly dangerous for very young children, older adults, and anyone who is pregnant or has a weakened immune system. Symptoms include having a fever and experiencing muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The recalled products are counter-sliced deli meats with the following listed on the…

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Services That Delete Your Data From People-Search Sites Don’t Work Very Well, Study Finds

In collaboration with digital safety organization Tall Poppy, CR recruited 32 volunteers through its Community Reports program and attempted to remove their data from 13 of the most prominent people-search sites. Groups of four volunteers were each signed up for one of seven removal services—Confidently, DeleteMe, EasyOptOuts, IDX, Kanary, Optery, and ReputationDefender—and researchers tried to…

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