Google Patches reCAPTCHA Bypass
An exploit for the bypass vulnerability required an HTTP parameter pollution in a web application. Continue reading Google Patches reCAPTCHA Bypass
Author Archives: Tara Seals
Despite Ringeader’s Arrest, Cobalt Group Still Active
The threat actors behind widespread attacks on banks and ATM jackpotting campaigns in Russia and Europe resurfaced in may, attacking banks. Continue reading Despite Ringeader’s Arrest, Cobalt Group Still Active
Pet Trackers Open to MITM Attacks, Interception
Several well-rated pet trackers contain flaws stemming from the use of Bluetooth LE, poor certificate handling and more. Continue reading Pet Trackers Open to MITM Attacks, Interception
Amazon Comes Under Fire for Facial Recognition Platform
Privacy advocates say facial recognition can be an agent of authoritarian surveillance; others say it’s an invaluable tool to combat kidnapping, locate lost children and track down criminals on the run. Continue reading Amazon Comes Under Fire for Facial Recognition Platform
James Comey: FBI Faces Deep Tech-Related Questions
Cloud migration and automated systems, data privacy and encryption all remain central issues for the FBI as it considers its mandate and role in the modern digital age. Continue reading James Comey: FBI Faces Deep Tech-Related Questions
Ahead of GDPR, Information Governance Comes into Its Own
A full 98 percent of US enterprises have embarked on information governance (IG) projects, dramatically up from just 10 percent last year. Continue reading Ahead of GDPR, Information Governance Comes into Its Own
Six Vulnerabilities Found in Dell EMC’s Disaster Recovery System, One Critical
A pen-tester has found five vulnerabilities in Dell EMC RecoverPoint devices, including a critical RCE that could allow total system compromise. Continue reading Six Vulnerabilities Found in Dell EMC’s Disaster Recovery System, One Critical
TeenSafe Tracking App Exposes Thousands of Private Records
Records for a mobile app that parents can use to monitor what their kids are doing online has been exposed in the latest Amazon Web Services cloud misconfiguration. Continue reading TeenSafe Tracking App Exposes Thousands of Private Records
Roaming Mantis Swarms Globally, Spawning iOS Phishing, Cryptomining
Analysis shows that the malware, previously a banking trojan focused on Android devices, has rapidly evolved just in the past month. Continue reading Roaming Mantis Swarms Globally, Spawning iOS Phishing, Cryptomining
Wicked Botnet Uses Passel of Exploits to Target IoT
The code is integrated with at least three exploits that target unpatched IoT devices, including closed-circuit cameras and Netgear routers. Continue reading Wicked Botnet Uses Passel of Exploits to Target IoT