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PHOTO: JOHN G. MABANGLO/SHUTTERSTOCK
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Google is souping up cyber protections on Android phones for people who need high-level security. Advanced Protection Mode, which is due to be available in June on Android 16 devices, prevents users from connecting to encryption-lacking 2G networks and insecure WiFi. The feature also logs attempted intrusions. (ArsTechnica)
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Blackout investigation: Government officials in Spain have asked small power providers in the country for details on their cybersecurity programs as an investigation continues of the recent electricity outage in Spain and Portugal, Reuters reported, citing the Financial Times.
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Trump's new plane: Defense and aviation experts warned of cybersecurity and surveillance risks of a Boeing 747 that Qatar's royal family plans to provide for President Trump's use. (Defense News)
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Number of vulnerabilities addressed in Microsoft's "Patch Tuesday" package of bug fixes for May. That includes five zero-day vulnerabilities that the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency added to its database of cyber problems that federal agencies must fix. (CyberScoop)
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PHOTO: MARIJAN MURAT/ZUMA PRESS
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A family accused children's gaming and game-building platform Roblox of secretly collecting data from users without proper consent. The company tracks keystrokes, mouse movements, searches and chat messages, among other information, according to a proposed class-action lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court of Central California.
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Roblox said it is audited regularly for compliance with privacy laws and safety measures. "We respect applicable laws and regulations, collaborating with regulators, authorities and safety organizations in the countries in which we operate," a spokesperson said. (HackRead)
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CrowdStrike Holdings Chief Executive George Kurtz gave more than $1 billion worth of his company stock to unnamed recipients. The April move, which a company spokesperson attributed to philanthropy and estate planning, cut Kurtz's voting power to 2.5% from 31% in 2022. (Bloomberg)
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