Security News

Hacking forum spills rival’s 321,000 member database
2019-08-15 10:41

When users of hacking forums turn on each other, expect things to get messy quickly.

2019-08-13 07:45

Researchers have uncovered some potentially serious SQLite vulnerabilities and they have demonstrated their findings by hacking an iPhone and a command and control (C&C) server used by malware. read more

Unsecure Drivers Allow for Easy Windows Hacking: Report
2019-08-12 19:33

Study Identifies 40 Certified Drivers From 20 Vendors That Open the Door to AttacksResearchers from the security firm Eclypsium have identified 40 poorly designed drivers from 20 hardware and BIOS...

Hacking 4G hotspots – when did you last update?
2019-08-12 15:04

Your 4G hotspot might seem very basic and low risk compared to your phone, but you need to keep it patched just as carefully!

DEF CON 2019: Researchers Demo Hacking Google Home for RCE
2019-08-09 15:47

Researcher show how they hacked Google Home smart speakers using the Megellan vulnerability.

Black Hat 2019 trends: Social media influence campaigns, big business, ATM hacking
2019-08-09 04:30

TechRepublic's Karen Roby interviews Dan Patterson about the top trends at the Black Hat USA 2019 cybersecurity conference.

Black Hat 2019: Social media influence campaigns, ATM hacking, and big business
2019-08-09 04:24

TechRepublic's Karen Roby interviews Dan Patterson about the top trends at the Black Hat USA 2019 cybersecurity conference.

Don’t let the crooks ‘borrow’ your home router as a hacking server
2019-08-07 14:18

Crooks don't have to break *into* your network to benefit - they can bounce *off* it so you take the blame and look like a hacker yourself.

North Korean Hacking Funds WMD Programs, UN Report Warns
2019-08-07 13:03

$2 Billion From Cryptocurrency and Bank Heists Funneled to WeaponsA confidential, leaked UN report warns that North Korea has funneled an estimated $2 billion - stolen via online bank and...

GitHub ‘encourages’ hacking, says lawsuit following Capital One breach
2019-08-06 12:17

The class action charges Capital One and GitHub, charging it with being "friendly" (at least) toward hacking and for the hackers' posts.