Flaw in the VA Medical Records Platform May Put Patients at Risk
the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs runs some interesting technology programs, but it’s not known for being a flexible or nimble organization. […]
Tag: Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks
A Single Flaw Broke Every Layer of Security in MacOS
Every time you shut down your Mac, a pop-up appears: “Are you sure you want to shut down your computer now?” Nestled […]
Zoom’s Auto-Update Feature Came With Hidden Risks on Mac
Many of us have been there: You fire up the Zoom app as you rush to join a meeting you’re already late […]
The US Offers a $10M Bounty for Intel on Conti Ransomware Gang
Many members of Conti are believed to be based in Russia or surrounding regions. For years, the Kremlin has largely turned a […]
Sloppy Software Patches Are a ‘Disturbing Trend’
The whole purpose of vulnerability disclosure is to notify software developers about flaws in their code so they can create fixes, or […]
Google’s Android Red Team Had a Full Pixel 6 Pwn Before Launch
When Google launched the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro in October 2021, key features included its custom Tensor system-on-a-chip processor and the […]
The Hacking of Starlink Terminals Has Begun
“From a high-level view, there are two obvious things that you could try to attack: the signature verification or the hash verification,” […]
One of 5G’s Biggest Features Is a Security Minefield
True 5G wireless data, with its ultrafast speeds and enhanced security protections, has been slow to roll out around the world. As […]
GitHub Moves to Guard Open Source Against Supply Chain Attacks
Following the 2020 SolarWinds cyberespionage campaign, in which Russian hackers slipped tainted updates into a widely used IT management platform, a series […]
The US Emergency Alert System Has Dangerous Flaws
Cryptocurrency tracing has become a key tool for police investigating everything from fraud and ransomware to child abuse. But its accuracy may […]