Security News

Researchers Hacked Amazon’s Alexa to Spy On Users, Again
2018-04-25 15:30

Researchers discovered a flaw in Amazon’s Alexa virtual assistant that enabled them to eavesdrop on consumers with smart devices – and automatically transcribe every word said.

Nintendo Switches Hacked to Run Linux—Unpatchable Exploit Released
2018-04-24 12:48

Two separate teams of security researchers have published working proof-of-concept exploits for an unpatchable vulnerability in Nvidia's Tegra line of embedded processors that comes on all...

You weren't hacked, Google tells Gmail users who received spam from themselves
2018-04-23 16:02

The method behind the spam glitch was spotted last year but ignored by Google

British Schoolboy Who Hacked CIA Director Gets 2-Year Prison Term
2018-04-21 10:33

The British teenager who managed to hack into the online accounts of several high-profile US government employees sentenced to two years in prison on Friday. Kane Gamble, now 18, hacked into email...

UK Teen Who Hacked CIA Chief Gets Two-Year Prison Term
2018-04-20 16:40

A British teenager who accessed the email accounts of top US intelligence and security officials including the head of the CIA was sentenced to two years in prison on Friday. Kane Gamble, 18,...

If you downloaded one of these 5 Chrome ad blockers, you could have been hacked
2018-04-19 15:05

The ad blockers, which can take over users' browsers, were removed from the Chrome Store after being downloaded 20 million times.

iPhones, iPads Can Be Hacked via 'Trustjacking' Attack
2018-04-19 05:24

A feature that allows users to wirelessly sync their iPhones and iPads with iTunes can be abused by hackers to take control of iOS devices in what researchers call a “Trustjacking” attack. read more

Here's why 81% of security pros believe their company will be hacked this year
2018-04-17 12:30

An ISACA report has found that security budgets are increasing, but the cybersecurity skills gap remains.

Casino Gets Hacked Through Its Internet-Connected Fish Tank Thermometer
2018-04-16 10:18

Internet-connected technology, also known as the Internet of Things (IoT), is now part of daily life, with smart assistants like Siri and Alexa to cars, watches, toasters, fridges, thermostats,...

Week in review: Emergency alert systems easily hacked, the cost of GDPR compliance
2018-04-16 01:00

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: One in 10 C-level execs say GDPR will cost them over $1 million Companies are taking the new General Data Protection...