New method validates the integrity of computer chips using x-rays

Guaranteeing that computer chips, that can consist of billions of interconnected transistors, are manufactured without defects is a challenge. But how to determine if a chip is compromised? Now a technique co-developed by researchers at the Paul Schere… Continue reading New method validates the integrity of computer chips using x-rays

A bug made some Windows Defender antivirus scans fail

Microsoft has released a fix for a bug that made its Windows Defender Antivirus fail after a few seconds when users opted for a Quick or Full scan of the system. Users are advised to implement security intelligence update (virus definitions) v1.301.168… Continue reading A bug made some Windows Defender antivirus scans fail

Attackers are targeting vulnerable Fortigate and Pulse Secure SSL VPNs

Attackers are taking advantage of recently released vulnerability details and PoC exploit code to extract private keys and user passwords from vulnerable Pulse Connect Secure SSL VPN and Fortigate SSL VPN installations. About the vulnerabilities Attack… Continue reading Attackers are targeting vulnerable Fortigate and Pulse Secure SSL VPNs

Nmap 7.80 released: A mature Npcap Windows packet capturing driver, 11 new NSE scripts

Nmap is a free and open source utility for network discovery and security auditing. Many systems and network administrators also find it useful for tasks such as network inventory, managing service upgrade schedules, and monitoring host or service upti… Continue reading Nmap 7.80 released: A mature Npcap Windows packet capturing driver, 11 new NSE scripts

LED Matrix And A Phototransistor Make A Reverse Camera

A digital camera has an array of sensors that captures light reflected or transmitted onto it. This build is something closer to a reverse camera – a single sensor that makes images on a matrix of LEDs. And we think it’s pretty neat.

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This Cybersecurity Firm Listens to the Background ‘Noise’ of the Internet

The internet is a bustling place, with hackers constantly firing exploits against whoever they can. Cybersecurity firm GreyNoise is trying to filter out some of that noise. Continue reading This Cybersecurity Firm Listens to the Background ‘Noise’ of the Internet

Abbyy looks to RPA to breathe new life into scanning and workflow

Abbyy has been around for a long time helping companies with scanning and workflow tools, but like many older vendors it has been looking for ways to extend its traditional business model. One way to do that is by teaming up with robotics process automation companies like UIPath. Today, the company announced it has launched […] Continue reading Abbyy looks to RPA to breathe new life into scanning and workflow

Scan reveals known open source vulnerabilities in popular Android apps

Widespread use of unpatched open source code in popular Android apps is causing significant security vulnerabilities, warns the non-profit American Consumer Institute Center for Citizen Research (ACI). ACI’s research team used Insignary’s Clarity binar… Continue reading Scan reveals known open source vulnerabilities in popular Android apps

Yahoo woos advertisers with email scanning for targeted ad delivery

While most tech companies that offer free email services are moving away from email scanning as a source of information for advertisers to target users more efficiently, Oath – the Verizon subsidiary that manages AOL and Yahoo and its webmail off… Continue reading Yahoo woos advertisers with email scanning for targeted ad delivery