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ZDNet
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Cybersecurity
Billions of passwords now available on underground forums, say security researchers | ZDNet
ZDNet - Danny Palmer
Usernames and passwords for everything from network administrator accounts and bank details to streaming services and anti-virus software are up for …
Jul 8, 2020
Geekie Rickie
flipped into Cloud, Servers, Clients and Networks
Apple
Apple's T2 Chip Has Unpatchable Security Flaw, Claims Researcher [Updated]
MacRumors - Tim Hardwick
Intel Macs that use Apple's T2 Security Chip are vulnerable to an exploit that could allow a hacker to circumvent disk encryption, firmware passwords and the whole T2 security verification chain, according...
Oct 6, 2020
geowarner
flipped into Digital Transformation
Windows Server
Security researcher accidentally discovers Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 zero-day | ZDNet
ZDNet - Catalin Cimpanu
The vulnerability was discovered while the security researcher was working on a Windows security tool. A French security researcher has accidentally …
Nov 25, 2020
Newsweek
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Security
11 popular wireless doorbells fail basic security tests, researchers say
Newsweek - Emily Czachor
As the development of smart technology fuels growing demand for appliances that offer a broader range of features than traditional models, doorbells …
Nov 23, 2020
KittyTsugi
flipped into FUI - Funny, Unique, Innovative
Authentication
Security researcher discloses Safari bug after Apple delays patch | ZDNet
ZDNet - Catalin Cimpanu
Safari bug could be abused to leak or steal files from users' devices. The best security keys: Hardware-based two-factor authentication for online …
Aug 25, 2020
Tom's Guide
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Apps
iPhone apps just as unsafe as Android apps, says security researcher
Tom's Guide - Paul Wagenseil
UPDATED with comment from Blue Shield of California. iPhone users shouldn't feel too smug about their phone's security — iOS apps are just as unsafe …
Aug 12, 2020
Erik Schroeder
flipped into Cybersecurity and Information Security Articles
Apple
Serious Mac security flaw still unpatched by Apple after 6 months, researcher says
Tom's Guide - Paul Wagenseil
There's a security flaw in the most recent versions of macOS, including the upcoming Big Sur, but Apple doesn't seem to want to patch it, a …
Jul 1, 2020
Steve Levitt
flipped into App World
Malware
For six months, security researchers have secretly distributed an Emotet vaccine across the world | ZDNet
ZDNet - Catalin Cimpanu
Binary Defense researchers have identified a bug in the Emotet malware and have been using it to prevent the malware from making new …
Aug 14, 2020
PCMag
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Security
Did a Security Researcher Really Access Trump's Twitter Account?
PCMag - Michael Kan
Security researcher Victor Gevers claims to have gained access to Trump's Twitter account after successfully guessing the password. However, Twitter …
Oct 22, 2020
Boing Boing
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Security
A security researcher says he guessed Trump's Twitter password | Boing Boing
boingboing.net - Mark Frauenfelder
Security researcher Victor Gevers says it took him five password guesses to log on to Trump's Twitter account last week—it was "maga2020!" From Ars …
Oct 22, 2020
Security
Major security flaw found in TCL Android TV’s, tech researchers say
fox19.com - Ken Brown
CINCINNATI (FOX19) - Holiday shoppers looking to buy a smart TV may want to do some extra research before buying. The technology company, TCL, says …
Dec 8, 2020
CNET
Security
Researchers warn of an Achilles' heel security flaw for Android phones
CNET - Alfred Ng
Chips that allow modern phone features, such as quick charging or noise cancellation, may open the door for hackers too, researchers warn.
Aug 6, 2020
WIRED
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Security
Security News This Week: Did a Security Researcher Guess Trump’s Twitter Password?
WIRED - Brian Barrett
Plus: An Among Us spam attack, China’s favorite vulnerabilities, and more of the week’s top security news. This week the US alleged that Iranian …
Oct 24, 2020
cy6.org
flipped into Online Security & Privacy
Technology
Researchers Discover Dangerous Security Flaws in Code Used in Millions of Devices
Gizmodo - Shoshana Wodinsky
Researchers at the cybersecurity firm Forescout published a new whitepaper on Tuesday detailing how 33 security flaws baked into a handful of widely …
Dec 8, 2020
73v3
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Artificial Intelligence
Australian and Korean researchers warn of loopholes in AI security systems | ZDNet
ZDNet - Aimee Chanthadavong
Following research that shows certain triggers could help people digitally disappear. Research from Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research …
Oct 23, 2020
A.D.W.N
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Security
Update now: Researchers warn of security vulnerabilities in these widely used point-of-sale terminals | ZDNet
ZDNet - Danny Palmer
Security researchers disclose vulnerabilities including default passwords in two of the largest PoS manufacturers in the world. Security …
Dec 11, 2020
ZDNet
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Cybersecurity
Security researcher publishes details and exploit code for a vBulletin zero-day | ZDNet
ZDNet - Catalin Cimpanu
Proof-of-concept exploit code available in Bash, Python, and Ruby. A security researcher has published details and proof-of-concept exploit code for a …
Aug 10, 2020
wardrc
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Microsoft Office
Security Researcher Shows Off Now-Fixed macOS Hack That Used Microsoft Office
MacRumors - Juli Clover
macOS users could be targeted with malicious attacks using Microsoft Office files that have macros embedded, according to details on the now-fixed exploit shared today by security researcher Patrick Wardle,...
Aug 5, 2020
Mashable
flipped into Tech
iPhone
Apple ships hacker-friendly iPhones to security researchers
Mashable - PCMag
Back in July, Apple announced that it was making a special type of iPhone consumers wouldn't be able to buy. Instead, this hacker-friendly iDevice would be sent exclusively to security researchers. This...
Dec 23, 2020
Riskope
flipped into Risk and Crisis Management in Modern Society
Microsoft
Microsoft has paid security researchers $13.7 million for bug bounties in 12 months
VentureBeat - Emil Protalinski
Microsoft today announced it has paid out $13.7 million in bug bounties to 327 security researchers in the past year. The figure is more than three times the $4.4 million that Microsoft awarded over the...
Aug 4, 2020
archwizard
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iPhone
Apple Starts Shipping Hacker-Friendly iPhones to Security Researchers
PCMag - Matthew Humphries
You can't buy this iOS device, but it should help make all iPhones more secure. Back in July, Apple announced that it was making a special type of …
Dec 23, 2020
George
flipped into Only Apple news
Apple
Apple starts shipping out special iPhones to security researchers
Cult of Mac - Luke Dormehl
Apple has started shipping out special iPhones to help security researchers discover weaknesses in iOS. Apple announced its new Apple Security Research Device Program in July. However, they have only rolling...
Dec 23, 2020
Gary Oates
flipped into Interesting Tech?
Security researchers that exposes the flaws of information systems w/o permission would be punished if one company gets their way w/ Supreme Courts decision
Security
Online-voting company pushes to make it harder for researchers to find security flaws
CNET - Alfred Ng
Sep 3, 2020
George
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Apple
Apple begins shipping 'rooted' iPhones to members of the Security Research Device Program - 9to5Mac
9to5Mac - Filipe Espósito
Earlier this year Apple launched a new program called the Security Research Device Program to help researchers find vulnerabilities in iOS and also in its devices. Researchers can apply to get the special...
Dec 23, 2020