Walgreens Mobile App Leaks Prescription Data
A security error in the Walgreens mobile app may have leaked customers’ full names, prescriptions and shipping addresses. Continue reading Walgreens Mobile App Leaks Prescription Data
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Bruce Schneier Proposes ‘Hacking Society’ for a Better Tomorrow
The security industry has the perfect skillset and adversarial defense outlook to deal with some of the emerging societal issues in today’s world, said security technologist Bruce Schneier. Continue reading Bruce Schneier Proposes ‘Hacking Society’ for a Better Tomorrow
Patrick Wardle: Apple Devices Hit With Recycled macOS Malware
Patrick Wardle talks about the biggest threats he’s seeing impacting Apple devices. Continue reading Patrick Wardle: Apple Devices Hit With Recycled macOS Malware
IoT Insecurity: When Your Vacuum Turns on You
From vacuum cleaners to baby monitors, the IoT landscape continues to be plagued by concerning security issues that lead to privacy threats. Continue reading IoT Insecurity: When Your Vacuum Turns on You
RSAC 2020: Another Smart Baby Monitor Vulnerable to Remote Hackers
A popular baby monitor has been found riddled with vulnerabilities that give attackers full access to personal information and sensitive video footage. Continue reading RSAC 2020: Another Smart Baby Monitor Vulnerable to Remote Hackers
RSAC 2020: Lack of Machine Learning Laws Open Doors To Attacks
When it comes to machine learning, research and cybercriminal activity is full speed ahead – but legal policy has not yet caught up. Continue reading RSAC 2020: Lack of Machine Learning Laws Open Doors To Attacks
Hackers Cashing In On Healthcare Industry Security Weaknesses
Between ransomware attacks on healthcare devices, malware-laced “medical” apps, and fraud services available on the dark net, attackers are pushing the boundaries on targeting healthcare. Continue reading Hackers Cashing In On Healthcare Industry Security Weaknesses
Iranian APT Targets Govs With New Malware
A new campaign is targeting governments with the ForeLord malware, which steals credentials. Continue reading Iranian APT Targets Govs With New Malware
Unpatched Security Flaws Open Connected Vacuum to Takeover
A connected, robotic vacuum cleaner has serious vulnerabilities that could allow remote hackers to view its video footage and launch denial of service attacks. Continue reading Unpatched Security Flaws Open Connected Vacuum to Takeover
RSAC 2020 Keynote: Changing the World’s False Perception of Cybersecurity
The reality of the cybersecurity industry is starkly different than what’s perceived by the rest of the world. Continue reading RSAC 2020 Keynote: Changing the World’s False Perception of Cybersecurity