Microsoft has come under fire after releasing the Bing Wallpaper app, which has been described by Windows developer Rafael Rivera as a “nightmare for user’s security and privacy”. Critics say the app installs Bing Visual Search, a geolocation web API and tries to change browser settings, potentially breaching privacy and security. Rivera called Bing Wallpaper a “malicious app” and recommended blocking forcibly installed extensions in Chrome or Firefox.
Firms warned to beware of fake IT workers
Research by SentinelLabs has exposed a network of front companies that are providing North Korean remote workers with false identities. These companies are aiding in
