Security News

Don’t sleep on laptop security, safeguard your data
2018-08-20 11:45

For many of us, shutting our laptops after a tough day in the office is a satisfying feeling that signals the end of work until tomorrow. But what we don’t realise is that simply shutting the lid...

Bluetooth Bug Allows Man-in-the-Middle Attacks on Phones, Laptops
2018-07-24 18:03

A high-severity flaw could result in attackers intercepting information, elevation of privilege and/or denial of service.

Certain sounds played on laptops can cause system crashes and disrupt hard drives
2018-05-30 12:20

Researchers were capable of causing Windows 10 to crash by playing sounds via a web browser, making remote execution a possiblity.

Detecting Laptop Tampering
2018-05-04 11:19

Micah Lee ran a two-year experiment designed to detect whether or not his laptop was ever tampered with. The results are inconclusive, but demonstrate how difficult it can be to detect laptop tampering....

Fancy that, Fancy Bear: LoJack anti-laptop theft tool caught phoning home to the Kremlin
2018-05-02 19:57

Stolen PC locator plays double agent, say researchers LoJack for Laptops, a software tool designed to rat on computer thieves, appears to be serving a double purpose – by seemingly working with a...

New Tool Detects Evil Maid Attacks on Mac Laptops
2018-04-25 07:25

A security researcher has developed a simple tool that helps Mac laptop owners detect unauthorized physical access to their device, also known as an evil maid attack, by monitoring its lid. read more

Want to terrify a city with an emergency broadcast? All you need is a laptop and $30
2018-04-11 00:55

Bug allows hijack of city, army and nuclear warning systems Researchers have uncovered a remote hijacking vulnerability present in the systems many cities and organizations are using to manage...

New Intel AMT Security Issue Lets Hackers Gain Full Control of Laptops in 30 Seconds
2018-01-27 12:22

It's been a terrible new-year-starting for Intel. Researchers warn of a new attack which can be carried out in less than 30 seconds and potentially affects millions of laptops globally. As Intel...

Intel AMT security issue gives attackers complete control over a laptop
2018-01-12 17:41

F-Secure reports a security issue affecting most corporate laptops that allows an attacker with physical access to backdoor a device in less than 30 seconds. The issue allows the attacker to...

Simple Attack Allows Full Remote Access to Most Corporate Laptops
2018-01-12 14:52

Attack is Simple to Exploit, Has Incredible Destructive Potential read more