information security
We Spoke to a Guy Who Got His Dick Locked in a Cage by a Hacker
A victim shares the scary story of when a hacker took control of his internet-connected chastity cage.
Buzzy New Social Media Site Pillowfort Is Riddled With Basic Bugs
Multiple users of the new social media website have reported finding simple, basic ways to exploit the site. The site has temporarily been taken offline.
Former LulzSec Hacker Releases VPN Exploit Used to Hack Hacking Team
A security researcher has released an exploit for SonicWall VPNs that was originally found by Phineas Fisher in 2015.
Bugs Allowed Hackers to Hijack Kindle Accounts With Malicious Ebooks
The flaws that potentially allowed hackers to spend money using victims’ credit cards are now fixed.
Scammers Are Sending Fake Job Offers on LinkedIn
Fraudsters are impersonating real HR employees in fictitious job offers sent on LinkedIn, in a dubious scheme to get targets to share banking data.
‘Your Cock Is Mine Now:’ Hacker Locks Internet-Connected Chastity Cage, Demands Ransom
Turns out giving an internet-connected device control of your penis may not be the best idea ever.
Rioters Had Physical Access to Lawmakers’ Computers. How Bad Is That?
Several Trump supporters gained access to computers in the U.S. Capitol building. Is the security of the building’s networks compromised?
SMS Phishing Is Getting Out Of Control
Consumers and security companies report a concerning increase in scams via text message phishing, also known as smishing.
New Podcast 'My First Hack' Will Tell Hackers' Origin Stories
In this new series for CYBER, famous, and not so famous, hackers and security researchers share their stories of their first time.
The ‘SolarWinds’ Hacks Show Supply Chain Attacks Are Business as Usual
We still don't know a lot about the extent of the damage from alleged Russian government hackers' intrusions against more than 18,000 victims. But it’s clear supply chain hacks are becoming more common.
Original Jailbreak App Store Cydia Sues Apple for its Monopoly
The first-ever iPhone app store argues that Apple has a monopoly on distributing apps by not allowing third-party app stores on its operating system.
Cybersecurity Giant FireEye Got Hacked. Now What?
One of the most well-known cybersecurity companies in the world got hacked. We break down what happened and why the hack is a big deal.