Slickwraps data breach earns scorn for all
The breach earned derision from both the hacker and observers after another hacker exploited the company’s vulnerable setup. Continue reading Slickwraps data breach earns scorn for all
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Eclypsium Researchers Demonstrate Direct Memory Attacks
Researchers from Eclypsium, a provider of secure firmware, disclosed this week that they have been able to launch successful direct memory access (DMA) attacks that bypass security frameworks such as UEFI Secure Boot, Intel Boot Guard, HP Sure Start a… Continue reading Eclypsium Researchers Demonstrate Direct Memory Attacks
Hacker Leaks More Than 500K Telnet Credentials for IoT Devices
Bad actor obtained passwords for servers, home routers, and smart devices by scanning internet for devices open to the Telnet port. Continue reading Hacker Leaks More Than 500K Telnet Credentials for IoT Devices
US Cybersecurity Agency Warns of Possible Iranian-Backed Cyberattacks
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning the cybersecurity community, companies and the public that it expects an increase in the near future in the number of incidents emanating from the current tensions between the Is… Continue reading US Cybersecurity Agency Warns of Possible Iranian-Backed Cyberattacks
Hacking is… (A definition of Hacking From a Hacker’s Perspective)
“Hacking is satisfying one’s curiosity. Hacking is finding a way to accomplish a goal, never accepting no for an answer, and being more persistent and patient than anyone else. Hacking is pushing technology to its limits and making technology more resi… Continue reading Hacking is… (A definition of Hacking From a Hacker’s Perspective)
Ring Plagued by Security Issues, Flood of Hacks
A Motherboard report found Ring lacking basic security measures for preventing hackers from hijacking the devices. Continue reading Ring Plagued by Security Issues, Flood of Hacks
Romanian Duo Receives Jailtime For Infecting 400,000 With Malware
Since 2007, the two allegedly operated a cybercrime ring called “Bayrob Group.” Continue reading Romanian Duo Receives Jailtime For Infecting 400,000 With Malware
Feds Offer $5M Reward to Nab ‘Evil Corp’ Dridex Hacker
Authorities cracked down on cybercrime group Evil Corp. with sanctions and charges against its leader, known for his lavish lifestyle. Continue reading Feds Offer $5M Reward to Nab ‘Evil Corp’ Dridex Hacker
‘Ultimate’ MiTM Attack Steals $1M from Israeli Startup
Researchers uncovers “ultimate man-in-the-middle attack” that used an elaborate spoofing campaign to fool a Chinese VC firm and rip off an emerging business. Continue reading ‘Ultimate’ MiTM Attack Steals $1M from Israeli Startup
CISA Pushing U.S. Agencies to Adopt Vulnerability Disclosure Policies
A newly proposed CISA directive would require all U.S. agencies to develop and implement vulnerability disclosure processes for their internet connected systems. Continue reading CISA Pushing U.S. Agencies to Adopt Vulnerability Disclosure Policies