LogoFAIL firmware attack could affect almost every Windows and Linux device
Researchers have created a firmware attack that can affect almost every Windows or Linux device. The attack is known as LogoFAIL, and it is exceptionally …
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A hacker tried to poison the water supply in another major US city
To the average person, most cybersecurity news might only sound relevant in the abstract. Network penetrations, stolen passwords, leaked files, and the like aren’t exactly …
Beware: This new malware can steal your passwords and hijack your webcam
Cybersecurity news has been dominated in recent days by the fallout from the Russian ransomware gang you’ve no doubt heard about by now, the one …
If you have a Dell computer, there’s a big security flaw you need to patch now
We have been harping on keeping your devices up to date a lot lately, but with good reason. Zero-day vulnerabilities have been discovered with increasing …
A huge new hacking threat was just discovered
“You have the watches,” goes a famous quote with different variations throughout history but most recently attributed to a captured Taliban commander, “but we have …
Please stop doing this when you create a new password
One of the things that often goes hand-in-hand with the countless hacks and data leaks we’ve written about in the past, and which continues to …
Think 2FA SMS texts make your logins safe? Look how easy they are to hack
Two-factor authentication was back in the news on Thursday, with Facebook announcing its support of physical security keys for 2FA on mobile devices via a …
An old piece of Android malware is back and more dangerous than before
An old piece of Android malware called FakeSpy has resurfaced and is now targeting users across the United States and Western Europe. The app is …
This scary report says the government shutdown is crippling US cybersecurity
At this point, you’re probably sick of reading stories about the ongoing partial government shutdown which, at the time of this writing, still has no …
Watch these researchers show how easy it is to hack construction cranes
It might sound like something out of a Hollywood blockbuster — hackers getting into position behind a control panel and taking over a construction site, …
Many popular ID theft protection services fail to offer basic security features
It’s difficult not to be concerned about identity theft in the modern era. Individuals, businesses and even governments are being hacked with regularity, which is …
Trump administration blames North Korea for ‘WannaCry’ ransomware
Earlier this year, a nasty piece of ransomware dubbed “WannaCry” began infecting computers all across the globe. Based off of an NSA exploit, WannaCry specifically …
The Shadow Brokers reveal new details about their subscription plan for NSA exploits
Even though the WannaCry ransomware that swept across the globe earlier this month infected more than 300,000 machines, the damage could have easily been much worse. …
New report helps shed light on who the Shadow Brokers might be
Earlier this month, a piece of ransomeware known as WannaCry began spreading quickly across the globe and promptly commanded the world’s attention. Once WannaCry took …
After WannaCry, the Shadow Brokers promise to unleash more NSA exploits soon
The good news is that the “WannaCry” ransomware isn’t spreading as quickly as it was just a few days ago, in large part thanks to …
Tim Cook’s refusal to help FBI hack iPhone is validated by ‘WannaCry’ ransomware attack
The proliferation of the WannaCry ransomware last week unequivocally justifies Apple’s steadfast refusal to help the FBI break into an iPhone 5c used by one of …
How a security researcher miraculously and accidentally killed the ‘WannaCry’ ransomware
The massive ransomware hack targeting Windows machines across the globe was stopped dead in its tracks by a security expert who inadvertently activated a “kill switch” …
Trump signs executive order to fix the cybers
President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at strengthening the nation’s cybersecurity capabilities, according to a report from Reuters. The text of the order has …
This is Trump’s plan to fix the cybers
Cybersecurity and cyberwarfare — now endearingly known as “the cybers” — were a constant focus during last year’s presidential campaign. Donald Trump promised immediate action …
NSA, CIA and other security agencies prepare to defend against cyber attacks on election day
The long and winding road towards the 2016 U.S. Presidential election is poised to come to a merciful end this week. In turn, it won’t be …
Xerox Parc shows off computer chip that can self-destruct in 10 seconds
Engineers at PARC, formerly known as Xerox Parc, recently unveiled a new type of computer chip capable of self destructing on command. Initially demoed at DARPA’S …
Why it’s impossible to make an NSA-proof computer
The past year has not been a great one for computer security. Last summer, Edward Snowden revealed how the NSA has been exploiting vulnerabilities to …
WTF is CISPA?
The United States House of Representatives voted last Thursday to pass a piece of legislation called the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, or CISPA. The …
U.S. House passes CISPA
The United States House of Representatives has voted to pass the controversial Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), talk of which has swept the Internet …
Thousands rally against CISPA cybersecurity bill
The controversial Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), which is supported by more than 100 members of the House of Representatives, is scheduled to …
