Security News

iOS trustjacking vulnerability lets hackers steal iPhone data, install spy apps
2018-04-19 12:11

The flaw takes advantage of Wi-Fi syncing in iTunes, but requires a developer image to work properly.

UK spy agency warns Brit telcos to flee from ZTE gear
2018-04-16 14:55

GCHQ's cyber guys don't say why... GCHQ's cyber security advice group has formally warned of the risk of using ZTE equipment and services for the UK's telco infrastructure.…

U.K. Launched Major Cyberattack on Islamic State: Spy Chief
2018-04-13 10:23

The head of Britain’s Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) revealed this week that the U.K. has launched a major cyberattack on the Islamic State (IS) group, significantly disrupting its...

New 4G LTE Network Attacks Let Hackers Spy, Track, Spoof and Spam
2018-03-05 19:18

Security researchers have discovered a set of severe vulnerabilities in 4G LTE protocol that could be exploited to spy on user phone calls and text messages, send fake emergency alerts, spoof...

Russia Will Meddle in US Midterm Elections, Spy Chief Warns
2018-02-14 13:33

White House Inaction Questioned by Some LawmakersThe top U.S. intelligence official has warned Congress that Russia will attempt to meddle in the this year's U.S. midterm elections, in a repeat of...

App Flaws Allow Snoops to Spy On Tinder Users, Researchers Say
2018-01-23 18:04

The use of HTTP for photo transport and a flaw in Tinder's use of HTTPS can leave users exposed, Checkmarx says.

House Votes to Reauthorize Controversial Spy Provision, Section 702
2018-01-11 19:19

The U.S. House of Representatives voted to renew U.S. spy provisions, extending the powers of the NSA to collect internet communications for another six years.

WhatsApp Flaw Could Allow 'Potential Attackers' to Spy On Encrypted Group Chats
2018-01-10 20:03

A more dramatic revelation of 2018—an outsider can secretly eavesdrop on your private end-to-end encrypted group chats on WhatsApp and Signal messaging apps. Considering protection against three...

UK Spy Chiefs Peel Back Secrecy -- to Fight Cybercrime
2017-12-14 19:10

Britain's cyber-spooks are reaching out from behind their veil of secrecy with the aim of cultivating the nation's next generation of high-tech sentries -- a move not without security risks. read more

HBO Hacker Linked to Iranian Spy Group
2017-12-06 13:49

A man accused by U.S. authorities of hacking into the systems of HBO and attempting to extort millions of dollars from the company has been linked by security researchers to an Iranian cyber...