A new key fob hack could give bad actors access to any Honda vehicle released since 2012. Known as the “Rolling-Pwn” attack, the hack allows hackers to remotely steal codes linked to the Honda owners’ key fobs. The hackers can then use the stolen codes to remotely unlock the doors and start the car’s engines, …
Last week, Motherboard reported that a hacker had acquired a database full of private data about Verizon employees. The database included full names, email addresses, corporate ID numbers, and phone numbers. After getting their hands on the data, the hacker contacted Motherboard to share the information from the database.
The latest Ukraine news continues to paint a picture of a more or less conventional military conflict, following Russia’s invasion of its much smaller, democratic neighbor. That is to say, tanks, airstrikes, and some degree of gun battles have characterized the invasion thus far. Meanwhile, much more unconventional and potentially drastic moves are happening in …
LastPass is a password manager app, the kind of security application we always advise people to use to increase the safety of their passwords. These services can store all your passwords and help you choose unique passwords for each online account. All you need to remember is one strong password. This lets you quickly sign …
Just as we learned that nation-state hackers have started studying the Log4j vulnerability issue that shocked the cybersecurity world last week, other researchers signaled a disturbing development. The Log4j hack, also known as Log4Shell, already has a patch that companies can deploy. But it turns out that the fix has its own security issues that …
Security researchers recently stunned the world with the Log4Shell hack, revealing that the entire internet is scrambling to patch a vulnerability in a widely used Java utility that many companies employ in their servers. Also known as the Log4j hack, the security issue allows hackers to get into computer systems without a password. We saw …
Massive data breaches have become so common that we’ve gotten numb to reports detailing another hack or 0-day exploit. That doesn’t reduce the risk of such events happening, as the cat-and-mouse game between security experts and hackers continues. As some vulnerabilities get fixed, others pop up requiring attention from product and service providers. The newest one …
Robinhood saw tremendous growth in recent years thanks to its innovative idea that allows anyone to trade stocks and cryptocurrencies directly from their smartphone. You don’t need complicated equipment to monitor markets, and you can trade from anywhere in the world, as long as you have an active internet connection. One other ingredient that makes …
Every time a massive data breach makes the news, we remind you about the best practices you need to employ to protect your online properties. You should never use weak passwords and recycle them. Instead, pick a password manager that lets you generate unique passwords for every different service, website, and app. And use two-factor …
Hackers stole nearly 48 million customer records from T-Mobile a few days ago, with the carrier confirming the findings earlier this week. T-Mobile said at the time that the hackers did not steal payment information. But sensitive data, including full names, dates of birth, social security numbers, and driver’s license information was stolen. Hackers also …
