Kaspersky Lab’s top investigator reportedly arrested in treason probe
Charges ignite concern that other researchers could be prosecuted as well. Continue reading Kaspersky Lab’s top investigator reportedly arrested in treason probe
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Kaspersky Lab’s top investigator reportedly arrested in treason probe
Charges ignite concern that other researchers could be prosecuted as well. Continue reading Kaspersky Lab’s top investigator reportedly arrested in treason probe
Already on probation, Symantec issues more illegit HTTPS certificates
At least 108 Symantec certificates threatened the integrity of the encrypted Web. Continue reading Already on probation, Symantec issues more illegit HTTPS certificates
It’s shockingly easy to hijack a Samsung SmartCam camera
Web management interface susceptible to command-execution bug. Continue reading It’s shockingly easy to hijack a Samsung SmartCam camera
Reported “backdoor” in WhatsApp is in fact a feature, defenders say
At issue is the way app behaves when an end user’s encryption key changes. Continue reading Reported “backdoor” in WhatsApp is in fact a feature, defenders say
NSA-leaking Shadow Brokers lob Molotov cocktail before exiting world stage
With 8 days before inauguration of Donald Trump, leak is sure to inflame US officials. Continue reading NSA-leaking Shadow Brokers lob Molotov cocktail before exiting world stage
Hack reveals data company Cellebrite works with everyone from US cops to Russia
Cellebrite unaware of “increased risk to customers as a result of this incident.” Continue reading Hack reveals data company Cellebrite works with everyone from US cops to Russia
Hackers trigger yet another power outage in Ukraine
For the second year in a row, hack targets Ukraine during one of its coldest months. Continue reading Hackers trigger yet another power outage in Ukraine
How hackers made life hell for a CIA boss and other top US officials
Sex, lies, and social engineering: Inside the depraved world of Crackas With Attitude. Continue reading How hackers made life hell for a CIA boss and other top US officials
It’s official: US election systems designated as critical
Move comes after US says Russian hackers attempted to influence 2016 election. Continue reading It’s official: US election systems designated as critical