Good news—the robocalling scourge may not be unstoppable after all
Fewer than 40 call centers responsible for a majority of the unwanted calls. Continue reading Good news—the robocalling scourge may not be unstoppable after all
Author Archives: Dan Goodin
New attack steals SSNs, e-mail addresses, and more from HTTPS pages
Approach exploits how HTTPS responses are delivered over transmission control protocol. Continue reading New attack steals SSNs, e-mail addresses, and more from HTTPS pages
Frequent password changes are the enemy of security, FTC technologist says
Contrary to what you’ve been told, frequent changes can be counterproductive. Continue reading Frequent password changes are the enemy of security, FTC technologist says
Critics blast Trump calls for Russia to locate missing Hillary Clinton e-mails
“I think you will probably be rewarded mightily by our press,” he says. Continue reading Critics blast Trump calls for Russia to locate missing Hillary Clinton e-mails
Keys to Chimera crypto ransomware allegedly leaked by rival crime gang
First, Mischa devs stole their rival’s code. Now, they may have killed its business. Continue reading Keys to Chimera crypto ransomware allegedly leaked by rival crime gang
New attack that cripples HTTPS crypto works on Macs, Windows, and Linux
Hack can be carried out by operators of Wi-Fi hotspots, where HTTPs is needed most. Continue reading New attack that cripples HTTPS crypto works on Macs, Windows, and Linux
New evidence suggests DNC hackers penetrated deeper than previously thought
Consultant’s Yahoo Mail suspected of being targeted by state-sponsored hackers. Continue reading New evidence suggests DNC hackers penetrated deeper than previously thought
Malicious computers caught snooping on Tor-anonymized Dark Web sites
Misbehaving hidden service directories are scattered around the world. Continue reading Malicious computers caught snooping on Tor-anonymized Dark Web sites
Snowden designs device to warn when an iPhone is ratting out users
“Introspection Engine” might one day work with wide variety of smartphones. Continue reading Snowden designs device to warn when an iPhone is ratting out users
Software flaw puts mobile phones and networks at risk of complete takeover
Code-execution vuln resides in code used in cell towers, radios, and basebands. Continue reading Software flaw puts mobile phones and networks at risk of complete takeover