Security News

Tycoon malware rages through US schools, LG's boot problem, and QNAP admins had better get busy
2020-06-08 07:45

According to BlackBerry, the Tycoon attack can be difficult to detect, thanks to it being written in Java and deployed within its own Runtime Environment. Admins of Cisco Nexus and UCS gear should make sure their firmware is updated with the latest NX-OS fix from Switchzilla.

Trustonic Secured Platform to be deployed on LG’s smartphones
2020-04-23 00:00

Mobile device and app security leader Trustonic has extended its partnership with LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company, which will see Trustonic Secured Platform deployed on LG's smartphones. TSP has already been deployed in more than 2 billion smart devices worldwide and is being integrated through LG's major System on Chip platform partners to bring greater trust to more of its smartphones.

Popular Samsung, LG Android Phones Open to ‘Spearphone’ Eavesdropping
2019-07-23 16:49

A Spearphone attacker can use the accelerometer in LG and Samsung phones to remotely eavesdrop on any audio that's played on speakerphone, including calls, music and voice assistant responses.

Privilege Escalation Vulnerability Found in LG Device Manager
2019-02-18 18:24

A privilege escalation vulnerability that allows attackers to elevate permissions to SYSTEM has been found in the LG Device Manager application provided by the tech giant for its laptops. read more

McAfee and LG collaborate to enable children a safer online experience
2018-07-24 21:46

McAfee announced an extension of its collaboration with LG to pre-load McAfee Safe Family on the LG G7 ThinQ, Q7, Q7+, and Q Stylus in 32 European countries. Additionally, all subsequently...

LG Patches Serious Vulnerabilities in Smartphone Keyboard
2018-05-10 10:42

Updates released this week by LG for its Android smartphones patch two high severity keyboard vulnerabilities that can be exploited for remote code execution. read more

Severe Keyboard Flaws in LG Smartphones Allow Remote Code Execution
2018-05-09 17:00

An attacker can gain man-in-the-middle access to inject a rogue executable file onto the phone.

Unpatched Flaw Exposes LG NAS Devices to Remote Attacks
2018-04-20 16:31

Researchers claim hackers can remotely exploit an unpatched command injection vulnerability to take control of network-attached storage (NAS) devices from LG. VPN specialists at vpnMentor...

Critical Unpatched RCE Flaw Disclosed in LG Network Storage Devices
2018-04-18 16:48

If you have installed a network-attached storage device manufactured by LG Electronics, you should take it down immediately, read this article carefully and then take appropriate action to protect...

Researchers turn LG’s Hom-Bot vacuum cleaner into a real-time spying device
2017-10-27 16:22

Check Point researchers have discovered a vulnerability in LG’s smart home infrastructure that could have allowed hackers to take over the legitimate user’s account and, through it, take remote...