Security researchers the BCMUPnP_Hunter botnet which appears to be specifically targeted against IoT devices. It targets a five-year old vulnerability which appears to be left unpatched by many devices. Since is launch it has since infected about 100,000 IoT devices.…
A new security report shows that GPU cards are vulnerable to new side-channel attacks. These exploits target both individual end-users that use them in day-to-day activities and clusters that rely on GPUs for distributed computing. GPU Cards Follow CPUs By…
Just earlier this year, the EU passed GDPR, which established legal ramifications for companies that didn’t adhere to specified standards of privacy. But while GDPR certainly gives consumers more power and choice over how they want to share their data,…
A new Evernote vulnerability was recently announced which has been found to allow hackers to hijack files from the victims. It is a cross-site scripting bug (XSS) which also gives the operators the ability to execute arbitrary commands. While a…
The HSBC bank has been affected by a data breach, as a result of which some of its US customers’ bank accounts were hacked. The incident took place in October. It appears that hackers may have accessed sensitive information such…
Cybersecurity firm Tenable just released their Vulnerability Intelligence Report which outlines the most prevalent vulnerabilities in terms of enterprise security. Apparently, Microsoft and Google’s software products are at the top of the list of security flaws that disrupt entire enterprise…
Linux users have complained about experiencing issues when attempting to get their wanted distribution to install on the latest Mac machines. The reason for these troubles is believed to be the T2 chip. More about the T2 Chip. What Does…
Security researchers have just discovered several vulnerabilities in some SSDs that could allow a threat actor to bypass the disk encryption feature and access local data. To do that, the attacker doesn’t need to know the user’s disk encryption password.…
A team of security researchers announced the discovery of the BLEEDINGBIT vulnerability which practically makes millions of Bluetooth devices easy to hack. The issue here is related to two weaknesses demonstrated by the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) chips made by…
Earlier this year, the City of Atlanta’s entire judicial system was hit hard when a ransomware attack affected the city’s computer systems. Ransomware is a type of malware that takes over core systems, demanding payment for their recovery. Over one-third…
Another serious issue has been found targeting modern CPUs — the Portsmash Side-channel Vulnerability which is similar to previous cases like Meltdown. By exploiting this bug hackers can hijack information from processes that are running in the same core. CVE-2018-5407:…
Have you ever feared that your private Facebook messages could fall into the hands of hackers? It turns out that these fears are complete justified, judging by the recent events regarding 81,000 Facebook accounts. Apparently, hackers have compromised and published…
The Kraken ransomware is one of the latest virus threats that are being used by hacker groups against victims worldwide. It appears that the majority of them are caused through the Fallout Exploit Kit which was previously used for GandCrab…
The macOS operating system is indeed vulnerable to various online threats. There are a number of viruses and Trojans, ransomware and cryptomining malware, and PUPs and adware targeting Macs. In this article, we are going to highlight the danger of…
Apple’s macOS, just like Microsoft’s Windows operating system, has been targeted by various forms of malware such as viruses, Trojans and backdoors, worms, ransomware, adware, browser hijackers and tech support scams. Below you will find a selection of the most…
A new warning was just issued by the Federal Trade Commission regarding a scam that involves the Social Security Administration. Apparently, scammers are spoofing the administration’s customer service number – 1-800-772-1213. So, if you are getting a call from the…
Shortly after the gigantic security breach that affected [wplinkpreview url=”https://sensorstechforum.com/50m-facebook-users-exposed-security-bug-asked-re-log/”]millions of its users, Facebook is considering the acquisition of a major cybersecurity company. This move may be seen as a step Facebook is taking to improve their defenses and heal…
A brand new investigation reveals that Microsoft Edge and Bing are pushing malware to users who are searching for Google Chrome. The scenario goes like that: a user launches the Edge browser on his new Windows 10 computer and is…
A team of security researchers detected that several ASRock drivers feature multiple dangerous vulnerabilities. Following the announcement the vendor issued patches fixing the bugs. All ASRock clients are advised to update their drivers and associated software to the latest available…
Linux and BSD systems face a critical risk as a Xorg vulnerability has been found. This is the main display server which is used to provide the graphics engine. The issue is tracked in the CVE-2018-14665 advisory and is related…
