Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 01/09 – The Wildfire App Everyone In LA Has Been Using
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Jan 9, 2025 A new zero-day vulnerability in a VPN tool has hackers on the rise, prompting urgent action. Apple reassures users that Siri isn't sharing their data, while Google introduces an AI-driven audio feature. The world of AI wearables is also expanding rapidly. In a timely highlight, the Watch Duty app became essential for LA residents, gaining 600,000 users overnight to help track wildfires. The app's CEO shares its importance for public safety in an area prone to fire dangers.
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Ivanti VPN Zero-Day Exploit
- Hackers exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Ivanti's Connect Secure VPN tool.
- This allowed unauthorized access to corporate networks.
Apple's Siri Data Usage Denial
- Apple denies using Siri data for marketing, advertising, or selling it.
- This follows a $95 million settlement over Siri recordings and privacy concerns.
Google's Daily Listen
- Google's Daily Listen uses AI to create personalized audio news summaries.
- It's based on user interests from Discover and Search.