Android Security Holes Put Millions At Risk

August 14, 2015 at 1:34 pm By

Not even Google’s patch can stop a vulnerability that gives the StageFright bug is still alive and kicking despite a recent update to remedy the vulnerability. The ball doesn’t stop rolling there, MWR Labs research team found another flaw which could render the Android security sandbox defenseless.

BMW & Mercedes Stumble Into Car Hack Territory

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It’s not just the American automakers that need to worry about car hacks, BMW and Mercedes-Benz also share the same vulnerabilities that make them susceptible to a GM-styled OnStar hack.

Google’s Alphabet Logo Shows Maturity

August 13, 2015 at 1:42 pm By

Aspects of design are what fuels first impressions to any site or company and Google’s new Alphabet logo looks to be pointing towards a more mature look which is perfect for their parent company.

Cisco Network Gear Targeted By Cyber Hackers

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Not a day goes by where a new hack is makes headlines and this time the networking and communications manufacturer Cisco has become the target. Attackers have began targeting critical networking gear from the company which allows them to install malware and steal passwords to alter Cisco hardware.

Corvettes Joins the Car Hack Crew

August 12, 2015 at 2:23 pm By

Even supercars can be hacked according to a new study where researchers at the Unsenix security conference demonstrated how to cut the brakes on a Chevrolet Corvette. This is yet another study that might raise more questions as to exactly how dangerous can a vehicles computerized components be if they are hacked.

USB Sticks are Being Used to Exploit Windows Bug

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Software bugs are becoming almost as common as the countless amounts of car hacks that has stolen the attention of consumers. Now, attackers are using “booby-trapper” USB sticks to exploit a bug in Windows. The good news is, Microsoft has released a patch.

Hackers Fall Into Internet-Connected Gas Pump Trap

August 11, 2015 at 1:52 pm By

While pumping your gas your biggest concern might be the charges on your card or the high prices. It never occurred to you that Internet-connected gas pumps we use on a daily basis could be exploited by hackers and ultimately lead to very dangerous consequences.

Hackers Steal Webcam Footage for Profit

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If you’re like my uncle who has a piece of duct tape over his webcam, you’re probably just as terrified of being spied on and having footage leaked onto the internet by hackers. At Black HatΒ 2015 in Las Vegas, it’s been revealed that “Remote Access Trojans” are the aids of hackers who are stealing intimate video footage and uploading it…

There Is No Safety From Hackers

August 10, 2015 at 1:53 pm By

Recently the DefCon cyber security and hacker conference took place in Las Vegas and one journalist has learned that there really is no such thing as total security on the Internet. Yes, there are many security measures that can be taken to lower your chances of being hacked, however, the fact of the matter is, you’re still very susceptible to…

The Hacker’s Solution to Life: Pet Edition

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One ingenious hacker has come up with a way to satisfy his cat’s primal instincts by developing a custom-built machine that releases a portion of cat food when the cat delivers balls equipped with an electronic chip.