#1. Meta
expands bug bounty program to reward discoveries of scraped data
Author: Chinmay Potdar, Date: Dec 16, 2021
Meta (aka Facebook), to expand its bug bounty program to reward penetration testers who report data
scraping. This will enable pentester to report data scraping as well as previously scraped data that is
available in public domain.
According to the blog of meta (aka Facebook) writes it is the first program of this kind which specifically
target scrapping.
#2. Google
Chrome’s releases emergency update that fixes multiple security flaws
Author: Chinmay Potdar, Date: Dec 16, 2021
Google has released a new chrome update that fixes the security flaws in version 96.0.4664.110. There were
in total five vulnerabilities, four of which were highly rated and 5th one was critical.
Computer Emergency Response Team have issued a warning all chrome user to update chrome as soon as possible
#3. Chinese
Tech Giant Xiaomi has announced new battery tech for its handsets.
Author: Chinmay Potdar, Date: Dec 16, 2021
According to reports by xiaomi the new battery to increase battery capacity by 10% for the same quantity of
electrode contain, Beside that it has also improved packaging technology which reduces the battery size.
Xiaomi plans to mass-produce the new battery in second half of year 2022
#4.
Samsung is working on a smartwatch with camera and rollable Screen
Author: Chinmay Potdar, Date: Dec 16, 2021
The new patent has been filed by Samsung at the World Intellectual Property Office (AKA WIPO). The patent
consists of a 96-page patent. According to the patent, users will be able to extend the display by pressing
the crown of the device or by using a function on the touch-screen.