Ars Technica | Amazon- and Google-approved apps turned both voice-controlled devices into "smart spies."

BetterCloud Monitor | Altitude 2019 was our biggest and best customer conference yet. Over 2.5 days, IT professionals discussed their biggest SaaS management and security challenges (and how they solved them), shared tips on automation, and learned about BetterCloud’s product vision and roadmap. But Altitude was pretty unique this year—there were a lot of firsts. If you missed it, here are nine key highlights and takeaways.

ZDNet | Google told ZDNet yesterday that it plans to roll out an update "in the coming months" to address an issue in the Pixel 4's Face Unlock mechanism. In the meantime, Google recommends that users employ another screen-locking mechanism, such as passphrases, PIN codes, or swipe patterns.

TechCrunch |Thousands of ransomware victims may finally get some long-awaited relief. New Zealand-based security company Emsisoft has built a set of decryption tools for Stop, a family of ransomware that includes Djvu and Puma, which they say could help victims recover some of their files.

How-To Geek | macOS Catalina introduces new security controls. For example, apps are now required to ask your permission before accessing parts of the drive where documents and personal files are kept. Let’s take a look at what’s new for security in Catalina.

How-To Geek | Spending way too much time on your Android device? Use a digital wellbeing app to track your app usage and set app limits. Want some peace of mind? Block specific apps for a bit with Focus mode.

G Suite Updates | Google is combining the Gmail photo with the Google account profile photo. Now, when you go to change this setting in Gmail, you’ll be directed to the “About me” section of your Google profile settings to set your profile picture.