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Hello Barbie App, Hello Security Issues
Security risks discovered with Mattel Hello Barbie demonstrates Internet of Things security concerns With the introduction of Hello Barbie, Mattel has brought one of …
Researcher to FireEye: If you’re not paying, I’m not talking
On Sunday, Kristian Erik Hermansen disclosed an unauthorized file disclosure vulnerability in FireEye’s core product. The zero-day disclosure quickly generated public attention, as did …
File sync services provide covert way to control hacked computers
File synchronization services, used to accommodate roaming employees inside organizations, can also be a weak point that attackers could exploit to remain undetected inside …
Famed Security Researcher Mudge Leaves Google
Peiter Zatko, a respected computer security researcher better known by the nickname Mudge, says he’s leaving his job at Google to explore ways to …
Safari address-spoofing bug could be used in phishing, malware attacks
From the department of things that aren’t what they seem, researchers have demonstrated a new address-spoofing exploit that tricks Safari users into thinking they’re …
FBI claims security researcher took control of plane
When Chris Roberts was pulled off a United Airlines flight last month — and banned by the airline — was it just because of …
Security researcher’s hack caused airplane to climb, FBI asserts
The FBI contends a cybersecurity researcher said he caused an airplane’s engine to climb after hacking its software, according to a court document. The …
Feds Say That Banned Researcher Commandeered a Plane
A SECURITY RESEARCHER kicked off a United Airlines flight last month after tweeting about security vulnerabilities in its system had previously taken control of …
Controversial MacKeeper security program opens critical hole on Mac computers
A critical vulnerability in MacKeeper, a controversial security program for Mac computers, could let attackers execute malicious commands on Macs when their owners visit …
More Lenovo woes: 3 security flaws, website clerical errors, maybe layoffs
After the US Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) called pre-installed Superfish “a critical vulnerability affecting Lenovo consumer personal computers,” several lawsuits leveled against Lenovo …
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