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Japanese government will try to hack its citizens’ IOT devices
2019-01-29 12:24

Japan will hack citizens' IoT devices to mop up cyber security before the Olympics. Don't like the notion? Here's how to lock 'em down!

Japanese Government Will Hack Citizens' IoT Devices
2019-01-28 19:40

The Japanese government is going to run penetration tests against all the IoT devices in their country, in an effort to (1) figure out what's insecure, and (2) help consumers secure them: The...

The Japanese government plans to hack into unsecured IoT devices. Will it work?
2019-01-28 18:24

Ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, the Japanese government is planning to access unsecured Internet of Things devices to identify users and request they change their passwords.

Les Hackers, en garde! 'Cyber war has begun', France will hack first, its defence sec declares
2019-01-22 20:12

No plans to surrender... and we're starting a military bug bounty scheme, added Parly FIC2019 France’s defence secretary Florence Parly today declared “Cyber war has begun.”…

Critical RCE Flaw in Linux APT Allows Remote Attackers to Hack Systems
2019-01-22 16:33

Just in time… Cybersecurity experts this week fighting over Twitter in favor of not using HTTPS and suggesting software developers to only rely on signature-based package verification just because...

Former Employee Hacks Popular WordPress Plugin’s Website
2019-01-21 15:55

The website for a popular WordPress plugin was hacked over the weekend, when a former employee abused a previously implemented backdoor to take over the domain. read more

U.S. Issues Multiple Charges For 2016 SEC Hack
2019-01-16 16:47

The two were able to hack into the SEC's computer systems due to phishing attacks that stole credentials and spread malware.

Yes, you can remotely hack ... building site cranes. Wait, what?
2019-01-15 16:36

Authentication is simply AWOL for remote RF construction plant, says Trend Micro Did you know that the construction industry uses radio-frequency remote controllers to operate cranes, drilling...

Hack a Tesla Model 3, get cash and the car
2019-01-15 11:08

For this year’s edition of the Pwn2Own hacking contest at CanSecWest, Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative has announced a new target category: Automotive. So, aside from striving to hack a variety...

Researchers Invited to Hack a Tesla at Pwn2Own 2019
2019-01-15 06:27

Researchers can earn up to $300,000 and a car if they manage to hack a Tesla Model 3 at this year’s Pwn2Own competition, Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) announced on Monday. read more