Security News

DROWN Flaw Exposes 33 Percent Of HTTPS Connections To Attack (Threatpost)
2016-03-01 17:30

The latest Internet-wide crypto vulnerability has arrived in DROWN, which can be abused by attackers to carry out man-in-the-middle attacks and decrypt traffic.

White House Wants to Renegotiate U.S. Implementation of Wassenaar (Threatpost)
2016-03-01 15:24

The White House wants to renegotiate the divisive U.S. implementation of the Wassenaar Arrangement rules as they relate to intrusion software.

Car Industry Three Years Behind Today’s Cyber Threats (Threatpost)
2016-03-01 05:01

Researchers say when it comes to car hacking, it's going to take three years for automakers to catch up with the number of cyber threats targeting cars.

Hospital Security Fail: Report Outlines Dangerous Shortcomings (Threatpost)
2016-02-29 21:26

In a scathing report that looks at the current state of hospital security, researchers say everything from bedside patient monitoring systems, automated drug dispensing machines to patient records...

Angler Exploit Kit Learns New Tricks, Finds Home On Popular Website (Threatpost)
2016-02-26 19:26

Angler Exploit evaded detection through new technique that bypasses Firefox and Chrome security protection.

Threatpost News Wrap, February 29, 2016 (Threatpost)
2016-02-26 16:30

Mike Mimoso and Chris Brook discuss the news of the week including the ongoing FBiOS battle, a court ruling re: Tor, and Operation Blockbuster.

Total Recall: Troy Hunt Breaks Down His Nissan Hack (Threatpost)
2016-02-26 14:45

Researcher Troy Hunt explains how his hack of a Nissan Leaf works, and his experience disclosing the issue to the carmaker.

Discussions Over Drone Applications Must Include Security, Privacy (Threatpost)
2016-02-26 14:30

Boulder, Colorado is among the first cities in the U.S. advocating drone usage in semi-public spaces, but policy discussions are happening with little regard for security and privacy.

Apple Asks Court to Drop Order to Unlock iPhone (Threatpost)
2016-02-26 13:35

Apple on Thursday filed a motion to vacate a court order mandating it assist the FBI in unlocking an iPhone belonging to the San Bernardino shooter.

Nissan Car Hack Allowed Remote Access (Threatpost)
2016-02-25 20:07

Automaker Nissan has deactivated remote access to its cars after a security researcher discovered a remote access vulnerability tied to GPS data and climate control functions.