Security News

Why WP3 matters, and how new Easy Connect feature will onboard IoT devices with a QR code
2018-06-26 12:33

Manufacturers can begin applying for WPA3 certification for Wi-Fi enabled devices, to safeguard against attacks.

Apple device users, stay away from QR codes until you upgrade
2018-04-25 15:24

It’s time to update your Mac and iOS-powered devices again: Apple has plugged four vulnerabilities, two of which could be exploited to execute arbitrary code if a user visits a malicious website....

How a QR code can fool iOS 11's Camera app into opening evil.com rather than nice.co.uk
2018-04-01 00:00

Miscreants can spoof URL with potentially nasty results A security researcher based in Germany has identified a flaw in the way Apple's iOS 11 handles QR codes in its Camera app.…

QR Code Bug in Apple iOS 11 Could Lead You to Malicious Sites
2018-03-28 05:03

A new vulnerability has been disclosed in iOS Camera App that could be exploited to redirect users to a malicious website without their knowledge. The vulnerability affects Apple's latest iOS 11...

Week in review: Spoofing boarding pass QR codes, blocking USB-based threats (Help Net Security)
2016-08-15 12:00

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, reviews and articles: Malware hidden in digitally signed executables can bypass AV protection Researchers have shown that it’s...

Spoofing boarding pass QR codes with simple app (Help Net Security)
2016-08-08 16:48

Przemek Jaroszewski, the head of Poland’s CERT, says anyone can bypass the security of the automated entrances of airlines’ airport lounges by using a specially crafted mobile app that spoofs...