What the newly released Checkra1n jailbreak means for iDevice security
There are reasons to embrace it. There are reasons to be wary of it. Here’s the breakdown. Continue reading What the newly released Checkra1n jailbreak means for iDevice security
Author Archives: Dan Goodin
Republicans storm ultra-secure “SCIF,” some with cell phones blazing
Lawmakers flout strict rules designed to prevent eavesdropping by adversaries. Continue reading Republicans storm ultra-secure “SCIF,” some with cell phones blazing
600,000 GPS trackers for people and pets are using 123456 as a password
A lack of encryption and easily enumerated IDs open users to a host of creepy attacks. Continue reading 600,000 GPS trackers for people and pets are using 123456 as a password
Google Play app with 100 million downloads executed secret payloads
The sad, impractical truth about Android app security in 2019. Continue reading Google Play app with 100 million downloads executed secret payloads
Self-driving car service open sources new tool for securing firmware
FwAnalyzer provides continuous automated analysis of firmware images. Continue reading Self-driving car service open sources new tool for securing firmware
Silent Mac update nukes dangerous webserver installed by Zoom
Fix also requires users to confirm they want to join a Zoom conference. Continue reading Silent Mac update nukes dangerous webserver installed by Zoom
33 Linksys router models leak full historic record of every device ever connected
Hard-to-fix flaw cause >25,000 routers to leak >756,000 unique MAC addresses. Continue reading 33 Linksys router models leak full historic record of every device ever connected
The radio-navigation planes use to land safely is insecure and can be hacked
Radios that sell for $600 can spoof signals planes use to find runways. Continue reading The radio-navigation planes use to land safely is insecure and can be hacked
Woman from China, with malware in tow, illegally entered Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
Event raises serious questions about security practices of the US Secret Service. Continue reading Woman from China, with malware in tow, illegally entered Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
Meet Helm, the startup taking on Gmail with a server that runs in your home
Fee-based service couples the security of a private server with the reliability of the cloud. Continue reading Meet Helm, the startup taking on Gmail with a server that runs in your home