Weekly Roundup: Friday, 20 October, 2017
Here are some links I thought were worth sharing this week:
DATA SCIENCE
Google’s AI can create better machine-learning code than the researchers who made it
"Google’s AutoML system recently produced a series of machine-learning codes with higher rates of efficiency than those made by the researchers themselves. In this latest blow to human superiority the robot student has become the self-replicating master." !!!!!!!!!!
CYBER SECURITY
Serious flaw in WPA2 protocol lets attackers intercept passwords and much more
"Researchers have disclosed a serious weakness in the WPA2 protocol that allows attackers within range of vulnerable device or access point to intercept passwords, e-mails, and other data presumed to be encrypted, and in some cases, to inject ransomware or other malicious content into a website a client is visiting."
Google introduces Advanced Protection for those at high risk of targeted online attacks
"Google is creating an even more secure login process for users at high risk of online attacks. The new Advanced Protection feature focuses on defending against phishing, accidental sharing, and fraudulent access to accounts. The feature has been introduced for users such as journalists who need to protect their sources, or campaign staffers during an election."
Apple - Face ID Security
Explanation from Apple of how Face ID works.