There's yet another security flaw that can wreak havoc on our lives. It's easy to be desensitized to hack attacks these days, but don't dismiss this one. Watch CNET Update for an simple explanation of why the Bash bug is so problematic:
Also in this tech-news roundup:
- Amazon is reportedly working on smart-home gadgets. In the future you could hit a button in your home to order items. For now, you'll have to settle for Amazon's Twitter hashtag tricks.
- If you downloaded the problematic version of iOS 8.0.1, Apple has a fix to revert back to iOS 8. Apple also addressed the crisis of the bendable iPhone 6 Plus. (Only nine people reported a problem.)
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