Foul-mouthed worm takes control of wireless ISPs around the globe
Active attack targets Internet-connected radios from Ubiquiti Networks. Continue reading Foul-mouthed worm takes control of wireless ISPs around the globe
Author Archives: Dan Goodin
Then there were 117 million. LinkedIn password breach much bigger than thought
With a pricetag of $2,200, the new haul came from a 2012 breach. Continue reading Then there were 117 million. LinkedIn password breach much bigger than thought
At the cost of security everywhere, Google dorking is still a thing
With a handful of Web searches, you too can be a hacker. Continue reading At the cost of security everywhere, Google dorking is still a thing
That time a patient’s heart procedure was interrupted by a virus scan
Securing computers has never been easy. It’s especially hard in hospitals. Continue reading That time a patient’s heart procedure was interrupted by a virus scan
Breach of Nulled.io crime forum could cause a world of pain for members
Dump exposes users’ private messages, IPs, e-mail addresses, and password data. Continue reading Breach of Nulled.io crime forum could cause a world of pain for members
Dozens of companies found open to SAP bug patched years ago
Dangerous Invoker servlet function was disabled in 2010, but it lives on. Continue reading Dozens of companies found open to SAP bug patched years ago
No more get-out-of-jail-free card for CryptXXX ransomware victims
Victims have few options for recovering data other than paying $500 fee. Continue reading No more get-out-of-jail-free card for CryptXXX ransomware victims
Microsoft and Adobe warn of separate zero-day vulnerabilities under attack
Exploits exist for both bugs and allow for remote code execution. Continue reading Microsoft and Adobe warn of separate zero-day vulnerabilities under attack
Feds probe mobile phone industry over the sad state of security updates
FCC and FTC coordinate probe of OS developers, hardware makers, and carriers. Continue reading Feds probe mobile phone industry over the sad state of security updates
How a security pro’s ill-advised hack of a Florida elections site backfired
Whistleblowing is overshadowed when SQL injection gives way to unauthorized access. Continue reading How a security pro’s ill-advised hack of a Florida elections site backfired