Security News

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.

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...