Hackers Planted Backdoor in Webmin, Popular Utility for Linux/Unix Servers

Following the public disclosure of a critical zero-day vulnerability in Webmin last week, the project’s maintainers today revealed that the flaw was not actually the result of a coding mistake made by the programmers.

Instead, it was secretly planted … Continue reading Hackers Planted Backdoor in Webmin, Popular Utility for Linux/Unix Servers

AngelFire: CIA Malware Infects System Boot Sector to Hack Windows PCs

A team of hackers at the CIA, the Central Intelligence Agency, allegedly used a Windows hacking tool against its targets to gain persistent remote access.

As part of its Vault 7 leaks, WikiLeaks today revealed details about a new implant developed by … Continue reading AngelFire: CIA Malware Infects System Boot Sector to Hack Windows PCs

This $5 Device Can Hack your Password-Protected Computers in Just One Minute

You need to be more careful next time while leaving your computer unattended at your office, as it cost hackers just $5 and only 30 seconds to hack into any computer.

Well-known hardware hacker Samy Kamkar has once again devised a cheap exploit tool, … Continue reading This $5 Device Can Hack your Password-Protected Computers in Just One Minute

Pre-installed Backdoor On 700 Million Android Phones Sending Users’ Data To China

Do you own an Android smartphone? You could be one of those 700 Million users whose phone is secretly sending text messages to China every 72 hours.

You heard that right. Over 700 Million Android smartphones contain a secret ‘backdoor’ that surreptiti… Continue reading Pre-installed Backdoor On 700 Million Android Phones Sending Users’ Data To China

Xiaomi Can Silently Install Any App On Your Android Phone Using A Backdoor

Note — Don’t miss an important update at the bottom of this article, which includes an official statement from Xiaomi.

Do you own an Android Smartphone from Xiaomi, HTC, Samsung, or OnePlus?

If yes, then you must be aware that almost all smartphone manufacturers provide custom ROMs like CyanogenMod, Paranoid Android, MIUI and others with some pre-loaded themes and applications to increase

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Oops! Microsoft Accidentally Leaks Backdoor Keys to Bypass UEFI Secure Boot

It’s True — There is no such backdoor that only its creator can access.

Microsoft has accidentally leaked the Secret keys that allow hackers to unlock devices protected by UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) Secure Boot feature.

What’s even worse?

It will be impossible for Microsoft to undo its leak.
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