Asylum-Seekers Can Now Schedule Entry Appointments in Advance via CBP Mobile App
Customs and Border Protection’s mobile application, launched in October 2020 to streamline access to customs services, now includes a function for migrants to schedule appointments at select U.S. ports of entry.
FCC Moves to Limit the Number of Spam and Scam Texts
The proposed rule out of the Federal Communications Commission notes such messages should be blocked “at the network level.”
FCC Probe Reveals Mobile Carriers’ Data Management Practices are ‘All Over the Map’
The last time the FCC investigated mobile carriers’ practices regarding location data, it resulted in fines Jessica Rosenworcel—now chair of the commission—said were unjustly meager.
DHS Commits to Better Intel Sharing with Law Enforcement, Points to Mobile App
Whether the department has increased information sharing with government partners is unclear, but—either way—the quality is just not there, according to DHS’ Office of the Inspector General.
Mobile Threats Prompt Operational Changes for Government Staff
More than 80% of public sector respondents to a recent survey said they have been forced to re-evaluate workplace practices as attacks on mobile devices grow.
Apple Wallet goes live for ID verification at TSA checkpoint
Arizona is the first to integrate Apple’s biometric verification at airport security checkpoints.
New App Tracks Terrorism-Linked Events in Local U.S. Communities
It marks an enhancement of the information-sharing capabilities the National Counterterrorism Center offered before.
Apple Yields to DIY Movement as ‘Right to Repair’ Bills Proliferate
The self-repair movement still has a long way to go, advocates say.
Are People Lying More Since the Rise of Social Media and Smartphones?
Some forms of technology seem to facilitate lying more than others.
Facebook Can Sue Israel’s NSO Group, Appeals Court Says
The case against the NSO Group appears to scratch the surface of problematic commercial hacking tools sold at arms markets, which the U.S. government has only just begun trying to control.
What Agencies and Industry Can Learn from Sharing Cyber Threat Intel
Federal agencies should seek industry partners that can keep them better informed and offer resources they can’t access.
Working Group Breaks Down the Keys to Securing Mobile Devices
The Federal Mobility Group’s new guidance includes four strategic pillars that form the foundations of mobile security.
Cellphone Data Shows that People Navigate By Keeping Their Destinations in Front of Them – Even When that’s Not the Most Efficient Route
People navigate cities in much the same way animals navigate their environments.
FCC Renews Effort to Block Robocalls to 911 Call Centers
Under a proposed rule, voice service providers would cross reference autodialed calls with numbers on the do not call list to block any robocalls to emergency lines.
FCC Working on Rule for Wireless Carriers to Avert SIM Swap Fraud
More than a year after lawmakers requested such action to protect consumer data and national security, the commission’s move could help to stop hackers undermining multifactor authentication.
Apple’s Plan to Scan Your Phone Raises the Stakes on a Key Question: Can You Trust Big Tech?
Other large tech companies also have considerable control over customers’ devices and insight into their data.
Apple Can Scan Your Photos for Child Abuse and Still Protect Your Privacy – If the Company Keeps Its Promises
The company will use some clever math to sniff them for instances of child abuse without looking at the photos.
FCC Releases First U.S. Mobile Broadband Map
The map, which shows where the four largest mobile carriers offer voice and data services, is a step toward improving the accuracy of high-speed internet access data.
What Is Pegasus? A Cybersecurity Expert Explains How the Spyware Invades Phones and What It Does When It Gets In
Since 2019, Pegasus users have been able to install the software on smartphones with a missed call on WhatsApp.
Text Messages Get Young People to Avoid Sunburn
The researchers set out to establish the optimal text messaging intervention to achieve behavior change in young adults at risk of skin cancer.
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