Security News

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.

New Flaws in Qualcomm Chips Expose Millions of Android Devices to Hacking
2019-08-06 08:19

A series of critical vulnerabilities have been discovered in Qualcomm chipsets that could allow hackers to compromise Android devices remotely just by sending malicious packets over-the-air with...

DHS Warning: Small Aircraft are Ripe for Hacking
2019-07-30 21:07

Hackers with physical access to small aircraft can easily hack the plane's CAN bus system and take control of key navigation systems.

Critical Flaws in 'OXID eShop' Software Expose eCommerce Sites to Hacking
2019-07-30 16:34

If your e-commerce website runs on the OXID eShop platform, you need to update it immediately to prevent your site from becoming compromised. Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a pair of...

U.S. Issues Hacking Security Alert for Small Planes
2019-07-30 15:50

The Department of Homeland Security issued a security alert Tuesday for small planes, warning that modern flight systems are vulnerable to hacking if someone manages to gain physical access to the...

Enterprise VPN Vulnerabilities Expose Organizations to Hacking, Espionage
2019-07-25 15:54

Critical vulnerabilities in enterprise virtual private network (VPN) solutions from Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet and Pulse Secure allow attackers to infiltrate corporate networks, obtain sensitive...

3 Romanian Men Sentenced for Hacking US Servers
2019-07-24 13:57

Three men who hacked U.S. computers from Romania have been sentenced to prison for a fraud scheme totaling more than $21 million, federal prosecutors in Georgia said Tuesday. read more

Four Arrested Over Hacking of Brazil Justice Minister's Phone
2019-07-23 23:12

Brazilian federal police arrested four people Tuesday over the hacking of cell phones belonging to Justice Minister Sergio Moro and prosecutors involved in a massive corruption probe. read more

Old Software Makes New Electoral Systems Ripe for Hacking
2019-07-16 04:19

Pennsylvania’s message was clear: The state was taking a big step to keep its elections from being hacked in 2020. Last April, its top election official told counties they had to update their...