Microsoft’s Bing Wallpaper app has been widely criticized for features that resemble malware behavior. Software engineer Rafael Rivera reported that the app conceals various invasive functionalities such as installing Bing Visual Search without user consent and recommending Microsoft Bing Search extension across multiple browsers. The app has also been found to access browser cookies and geolocation web API without clear user notification, raising privacy concerns.
Stronger cyber protections in health care targeted in new Senate bill
The Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2024 has been introduced by bipartisan Senate lawmakers. The bill focuses on improving cybersecurity in the healthcare
