Google Patches 29 Critical Android Vulnerabilities Including Holes in Mediaserver, Qualcomm

Google patched a critical hole in its problematic Android Mediaserver component that could have allowed an attacker to use email, web browsing, and MMS processing of media files to remotely execute code. Continue reading Google Patches 29 Critical Android Vulnerabilities Including Holes in Mediaserver, Qualcomm

The FTC’s Internet of Things (IoT) Challenge

One of the biggest cybersecurity stories of 2016 was the surge in online attacks caused by poorly-secured “Internet of Things” (IoT) devices such as Internet routers, security cameras, digital video recorders (DVRs) and smart appliances. Many readers here have commented with ideas about how to counter vulnerabilities caused by out-of-date software in IoT devices, so why not pitch your idea for money? Who knows, you could win up to $25,000 in a new contest put on by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Continue reading The FTC’s Internet of Things (IoT) Challenge

LG’s New HDR OLED TVs Aren’t Cheap, But They’re Worth It

LG’s New HDR OLED TVs Aren’t Cheap, But They’re Worth It

With a slew of new 4K HDR OLED TVs, LG’s ultimate combination of acronyms don’t cost much more than the high-end 4K HDR LCD TVs on the market. The post LG’s New HDR OLED TVs Aren’t Cheap, But They’re Worth It appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading LG’s New HDR OLED TVs Aren’t Cheap, But They’re Worth It