Security experts have discovered several vulnerabilities in Apple’s AirPlay platform.
These so-called AirBorne flaws meant attackers could take control of victims’ devices if they were on the same Wi-Fi network.
While all the vulnerabilities have now been patched, mainly third-party devices will not receive security fixes, and those that do are often not promptly updated.
Meanwhile, rental vehicles with subscription features may be allowing law enforcement agencies easy access to data on individuals, according to surveillance experts.
Analysis of car subscription services showed they generate a large amount of data useful for police and intelligence work.
A subscription service allows any driver to rent a vehicle for a period through an app, with the car typically re-imaged before being sent to the next driver, thus deleting any data from previous journeys.
Finally, French authorities have blamed Russia’s military intelligence unit for a slew of high-profile cyberattacks, including the hack of French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron’s campaign in 2017.