This cyber sleuth infiltrated the LockBit ransomware gang and unmasked its leader
The notorious LockBit was shrouded in mystery until Jon DiMaggio came along
AMD's update strategy for the Sinkclose vulnerability leaves some processors unprotected
Some of the affected processors are relatively recent and still widely used
CrowdStrike president accepts "Most Epic Fail" award at this year's Pwnies
Sentonas graciously accepted the award as a future reminder of just how wrong things can go
Researchers uncover critical vulnerabilities in Qualcomm's Adreno GPU
PSA: Update your Android immediately
Researchers reveal "Sinkclose" vulnerability affecting nearly all AMD processors since 2006
What just happened? Security researchers at this year's Def Con have presented findings regarding a long-standing albeit recently discovered vulnerability in AMD processors called "Sinkclose." Though rather hard to exploit, the security flaw can potentially yield catastrophic results for any system unlucky enough to fall victim to it.
Ecovacs robot vacuums can be hijacked remotely to spy on you
Hacked machines can even propagate the attack to other nearby robots
A husband's quest for justice unmasks a global smishing operation
Thousands owe their financial security to his efforts
Home security specialist ADT discloses data breach in SEC filing
Customer data including physical addresses and phone numbers was compromised
Windows update flaw allows hackers to downgrade systems to vulnerable versions
Microsoft hasn't spotted an attack in the wild yet, but it will take time to develop a mitigation
What just happened? Another day, another security flaw discovered in Microsoft Windows. The latest arrives courtesy of research presented at the Black Hat security conference, which revealed a design flaw in the Windows Update architecture that allows critical OS components to be downgraded by manipulating the update process.
Hackers exploited an ISP to launch sophisticated DNS poisoning attack against customers
It happened last year, but DNS attacks continue to be a major concern
This $500 laser hacking device zaps chips to expose firmware secrets
Laser fault injection made open source and affordable
Google Chrome is finally transitioning to Manifest V3, introducing new rules for ad blockers
Critics say the new platform is focused on benefitting advertisers
The big picture: Google claims that the new version of its Chrome extension platform will mean a safer and more efficient browser experience for users. While there are some features in Manifest V3 that will facilitate this, critics claim that the new controls are more helpful to advertisers. This has raised questions about Google's motivations, given that a significant portion of its revenue comes from advertising.
Microsoft is binding employee bonuses and promotions to security performance
Cybersecurity is now everyone's job at the company
What is the most commonly used password?
Despite all warnings against using poor passwords...
The NFL is implementing facial authentication across all stadiums (updated)
Fans are not a part of the program, they will have their tickets scanned as normal
How unscrupulous developers are sidestepping Apple's extensive App Store security review
It is a lot easier than you would think
Argentina's president wants to predict crime using AI algorithms
New AI government unit will make fight against crime more effective and... timely?
Highly sophisticated malware lurked in Google's Play Store for years, undetected
Cyber-criminals were even fixing bugs in the fake apps their malware was hiding in
Google Chrome 127 introduces application-bound encryption on Windows
Until now, Chrome has used the Data Protection API (DPAPI) to protect sensitive data on Windows. However, with Chrome 127, they are introducing app-bound encryption, similar to how the Keychain operates on macOS.
Meta agrees to pay $1.4 billion in Texas lawsuit for abusing facial recognition tech
Facepalm: Meta attempted to use Facebook as a giant surveillance service to profit from users' personal data. The company ultimately failed in the endeavor and is now facing significant financial penalties as a result, which includes a massive settlement due to the state of Texas over the next five years.
Can you manage your passwords? Survey shows many feel overwhelmed yet overconfident about it
Sharing and reusing passwords remain common practices, unfortunately
Internet disruptions across France after fiber optic cables cut in suspected sabotage
Arson attacks had targeted France's national rail network days earlier
Los Angeles thieves are using Wi-Fi jammers to defeat home security systems
Wireless home security is much easier to defeat than a wired system
Sensitive data published through GitHub can be accessed even after being deleted
The service is working as intended, the company claims
AI can see what's on your screen by reading HDMI electromagnetic radiation
Researchers say the technique is already being used in the wild