cybersecurity
Spyware Maker NSO Won Cellphone Hack of the Year But No One Picked Up the Award
Unfortunately, no one from the controversial surveillance vendor came up on stage to collect the prize.
Researchers Find Vulnerabilities in Software Underlying Discord, Microsoft Teams, and Other Apps
The popular apps used by millions of users all run the same software, called Electron.
Vulnerabilities Allowed Researchers to Remotely Lock and Unlock Doors
Security researchers found several vulnerabilities that allowed them to take remote control of internet-connected devices that control door locks.
Hacktivists Deface Chinese Government Website to Welcome Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan
Hackers claiming to be affiliated with Anonymous defaced a Chinese government website in support of Taiwan and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the country.
Woman Tells Congress What It’s Like to Be Hacked by NSO’s Pegasus
During a congressional hearing, a woman who was allegedly targeted by a government using NSO Group’s spyware, said she was “terrified” and “frightened.”
European Cops Helped 1.5 Million People Decrypt Their Ransomwared Computers
The European Union law enforcement agency estimates it has helped around 1.5 million people save $1.5 billion by providing decryption tools for popular ransomware strains.
Russia Released a Ukrainian App for Hacking Russia That Was Actually Malware
Google researchers said the app was designed to figure out who may want to use this kind of app.
Inside Ukraine’s Decentralized Cyber Army
A loose group of thousands of technologists and hackers is attacking Russian services and websites—and scoring significant wins.
Ex-CIA Hacker Convicted for ‘One of the Most Damaging Acts of Espionage in American History’
Joshua Schulte, who worked for a CIA hacking team, is facing a maximum of 80 years in prison.
The FBI Keeps Losing Desktop Computers
The FBI lost over 200 computers and other items such as night-vision scopes last year, according to internal records obtained by Motherboard.
Alleged Hunter Biden Leak Shows iCloud Can Be iPhone Security’s Weak Link
iCloud doesn’t have to be dangerous, as long as you use the right precautions and security mechanisms.
Hackers Say They Can Unlock and Start Honda Cars Remotely
They key fobs of several Honda models have a flaw that could allow hackers to unlock and start the cars.