Security News

D-Link Patches Weak Crypto in mydlink Devices (Threatpost)
2016-06-14 14:03

IoT security company Firmalyzer found that mydlink devices from D-Link use weak versions of SSL for remote connections. D-Link has updated its firmware.

Netgear removes crypto keys hard-coded in routers (Help Net Security)
2016-06-14 13:30

Qualys security researcher Mandar Jadhav has discovered two serious vulnerabilities in Netgear D6000 and D3600 modem routers, which can be exploited to gain access to the devices and to intercept...

Netgear Router Update Removes Hardcoded Crypto Keys (Threatpost)
2016-06-11 13:00

Netgear on Friday released firmware updates for two of its router products lines, patching a hardcoded cryptographic key and an authentication bypass flaw that were reported six months ago.

Crypto Innovator, Entrepreneur Jon Callas Rejoins Apple (Threatpost)
2016-05-24 21:41

Apple has hired cryptography pioneer Jon Callas for a third time. Callas, who previously at Apple helped design and implement encryption systems for Macs, was most recently at Silent Circle.