Telegram introduces one-on-one video calls on mobile

Telegram is busting into the video call space at a time when there's "the need for face-to-face communication." The secure messaging app releases an alpha version of one-on-one video calls for its Android and iOS apps. The company announced the new feature in a post celebrating its seventh anniversary. Similar to its audio calls and texting features, video calls have end-to-end encryption on the app. 

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ZTE brings to market the first smartphone with an under-display camera

ZTE is not the first manufacturer to develop a smartphone with an under-display camera. The company will be the first to mass-produce and release it to the public, though. ZTE announced that the Axon 20 5G will be launching on September 1. It's expected to sport a 6.92-inch OLED display, which will not be interrupted by notches or punch holes thanks to the front camera hidden under the screen.

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CRA disables online services after 'credential stuffing' cyberattack

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The Canada Revenue Agency's website was just hit with a "credential stuffing" cyberattack, giving hackers access to 9,041 users' usernames and data. The Government of Canada temporarily shut down access to its online services as the bad actors tried to access GC's services. Approximately 5,500 GCKey service and CRA accounts were affected by this attack and another recent credential stuffing attack. 

The attacks use passwords and usernames taken from previous hacks of accounts globally, taking advantage of the fact that many people reuse passwords and usernames on multiple accounts. Here's another reminder to please use different usernames and passwords for different accounts.

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Tesla's app will be getting two-factor authentication soon

For apps like Tesla's, two-factor authentication is a vital security feature, especially since it lets you control the car remotely. But it's something that's been missing all this time. Elon Musk, Tesla's chief, said last year that two-factor would be coming to its app, but he didn't say when. But now, he's giving us a clue that it's coming soon. Musk admits that it's "embarrassingly late," but it is going through final validation.

The process for Tesla's app will use SMS- or app-based authentication. While the latter is more secure, the SMS option is available for those who can't use authenticator apps

Source: Engadget