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Google denies Linux flaw is a serious Android security issue – Engadget

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Google denies Linux flaw is a serious Android security issue
Engadget
Red Hat and security company Perception Point recently revealed a Linux flaw they say could affect servers, PCs and up to 66 percent of Android phones on the market. The vulnerability directly affects the OS's kernel, and could give attackers a way to …
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Two Japanese ‘spies’ held in China since May; Suga denies espionage – The Japan Times

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Two Japanese 'spies' held in China since May; Suga denies espionage
The Japan Times
Two Japanese men detained in China in May are being held for alleged espionage, both governments said Wednesday. Japanese diplomats have urged Beijing to release them. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told a news conference the two …
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BlackBerry denies its OS was to blame in Jeep Cherokee hack

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Responding to an accusatory blog post, BlackBerry has again denied that its embedded operating system caused the potentially dangerous vulnerability recently demonstrated in Chrysler Jeep Cherokees.

Last month, security researchers demonstrated how to circumnavigate the in-vehicle entertainment system of the Jeep Cherokee to take over the car itself, including control of the dashboard, steering mechanism, transmission, locks, and brakes.

Over 1.4 million vehicles have subsequently been recalled to fix the problem. The dealerships will install updated software, though owners can install the update themselves.

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