Samsung SmartCam owners warned of hacker hijack vulnerability

A group of security researchers have uncovered a critical security hole in Samsung SmartCam devices that could allow malicious hackers to remotely seize complete control of cameras, and run malicious code.
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Smile! Hackers Can Remotely Access Your Samsung SmartCam Security Cameras

It’s not necessary to break into your computer or smartphone to spy on you. Today all devices in our home are becoming more connected to networks than ever to make our lives easy.

But what’s worrisome is that these connected devices can be turned agai… Continue reading Smile! Hackers Can Remotely Access Your Samsung SmartCam Security Cameras

As 4K TVs Approach Perfection, Cheap Sets Go on the Attack

OLEDs and high-end LCDs are more beautiful—and more affordable—than ever. But as we near the next TV-sales boom, cheap sets may drive the market. The post As 4K TVs Approach Perfection, Cheap Sets Go on the Attack appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading As 4K TVs Approach Perfection, Cheap Sets Go on the Attack

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

Samsung’s New TVs Are More Colorful, and Easier to Mount on Your Wall

The brand-new Q series represents a complete overhaul of Samsung’s quantum-dot tech. The new 4K HDR TVs are designed to eliminate cable clutter, too. The post Samsung’s New TVs Are More Colorful, and Easier to Mount on Your Wall appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading Samsung’s New TVs Are More Colorful, and Easier to Mount on Your Wall