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Hack That Turns Amazon Echo Into a Spying Device Can’t Be Fixed By Software Patch
The physical vulnerability affects devices from 2015 and 2016.
Car Wash Hack Can Strike Vehicle, Trap Passengers, Douse Them With Water
"We believe this to be the first exploit of a connected device that causes the device to physically attack someone," researchers presenting the proof-of-concept say.
Heads Up, Hoverboarders: Hackers Could've Hijacked Your Deck Mid-Hover
Researchers gained remote access to a rider's Segway via the official app.
Al Jazeera Says It’s Under a Massive 'Cyber Attack'
The attacks on the Qatar-based media outlet came just days after reports that rival state-owned Qatar News Agency (QNA) was also hacked, sparking an international crisis.
Mozilla: The Firefox Attacks Wikileaks Gave to Us Were Already Fixed
Turns out three potential Firefox vulnerabilities found in a cache of alleged CIA files were dealt with in 2012 and 2014.
Spinning This Hacked Umbrella Turns It into an LED Screen for Protesters
GS&P's BETA lab speed-hacked a bike LED, turning it into the perfect tool for urban disruption.
Carnegie Mellon Helped the Government Access a Terror-Linked iPhone, Source Says
It’s not clear if this relates to the San Bernardino case.
Hacker Steals 900 GB of Cellebrite Data
A hacker provided Motherboard with a large cache of customer information, databases, and more.
Trump's Russia Problem Isn't Going Away
Donald Trump dismissed a salacious series of memos about his campaign's Russian ties, but that's not the end of what promises to be a convoluted controversy.
Donald Trump Still Doesn't Think the Russians Influenced the Election in His Favor
After reviewing a full report from the US intelligence community, the president-elect concluded the hacks had "absolutely no effect on the outcome of the election."