information security
Ex-NSA Hacker’s First Hack Was Hiding a Backdoor in His High School Calculator
In the second episode of the My First Hack series, Patrick Wardle tells us about that time he used his hacking skills to help him with calculus.
Prosecutors Suspend Government Spyware Used in WhatsApp Phishing Attacks
Because of a serious malfunction, prosecutors in Italy suspend the use of a spyware used to go after organized crime, according to two sources with knowledge of the case.
Why Cybersecurity Experts Hate TeamViewer, the Software Used to Tamper With Florida Water Supply
A hacker tried to poison the water supply of a town in Florida using TeamViewer. How common is the software in critical infrastructure and is it a good idea to use it?
Dick Cage Maker Says IoT Chastity Belt Is Safe After New Penetration Test
After several customers got hacked, the distributor of an internet connected chastity cage wants to reassure everyone that the device is now safe to use.
A Spyware Vendor Seemingly Made a Fake WhatsApp to Hack Targets
Technical analyses by Citizen Lab and Motherboard found links between a fake version of WhatsApp and Cy4Gate, an Italian surveillance firm that works with cops and intelligence agencies.
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.