Light-Based Attacks Expand in the Digital Home
The team that hacked Amazon Echo and other smart speakers using a laser pointer continue to investigate why MEMS microphones respond to sound.
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Tesla Hacked and Stolen Again Using Key Fob
Belgian researchers demonstrate third attack on the car manufacturer’s keyless entry system, this time to break into a Model X within minutes.
Read moreFacebook Messenger Bug Allows Spying on Android Users
The company patched a vulnerability that could connected video and audio calls without the knowledge of the person receiving them.
Read moreAPT Exploits Microsoft Zerologon Bug: Targets Japanese Companies
Threat actors mount year-long campaign of espionage, exfiltrating data, stealing credentials and installing backdoors on victims’ networks.
Read moreFiring of CISA Chief Christopher Krebs Widely Condemned
President Trump fired US cybersecurity chief over Twitter Tuesday, an act widely condemned within the cybersecurity community.
Read moreSome Apple Apps on macOS Big Sur Bypass Content Filters, VPNs
Attackers can exploit the feature and send people’s data directly to remote servers, posing a privacy and security risk, researchers said.
Read moreReport: CISA Chief Expects White House to Fire Him
Chris Krebs, the first and current director of the CISA, said his protection of election process drew ire from Trump administration.
Read more2 More Google Chrome Zero-Days Under Active Exploitation
Browser users are once again being asked to patch severe vulnerabilities that can lead to remote code execution.
Read moreCOVID-19 Data-Sharing App Leaked Healthcare Worker Info
Philippines COVID-KAYA app allowed for unauthorized access typically protected by ‘superuser’ credentials and also may have exposed patient data.
Read moreMicrosoft Teams Users Under Attack in ‘FakeUpdates’ Malware Campaign
Microsoft warns that cybercriminals are using Cobalt Strike to infect entire networks beyond the infection point, according to a report.
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