Category: Computer Security

Volkswagen Created A ‘Backdoor’ To Basically All Its Cars… And Now Hackers Can Open All Of Them | Techdirt

Source: Volkswagen Created A ‘Backdoor’ To Basically All Its Cars… And Now Hackers Can Open All Of Them | Techdirt

Posted: August 13, 2016 in Computer, Security

A New Wireless Hack Can Unlock 100 Million Volkswagens | WIRED

archived 11 Aug 2016 06:55:33 UTC Source: A New Wireless Hack Can Unlock 100 Million Volkswagens | WIRED

Posted: August 11, 2016 in Computer, Security

Oops: Microsoft leaks its Golden Key, unlocking Windows Secure Boot an

Microsoft has demonstrated why the FBI’s desire for “Golden Key” backdoors allowing “good guys” to bypass security is such a bad idea: it inadvertently released >>>

Posted: August 11, 2016 in Computer, Security

How did Facebook get my number? And why is it giving my name out to strangers?

Facebook thrives on data, prodding users to provide it with their memories, cherished moments and relationships. Source: How did Facebook get my number? And why >>>

Posted: August 10, 2016 in Computer, Security

Researchers crack open unusually advanced malware that hid for 5 years

Espionage platform with more than 50 modules was almost certainly state sponsored. Source: Researchers crack open unusually advanced malware that hid for 5 years

Posted: August 9, 2016 in Computer, Operating Systems, Security, Servers

Black Hat: Windows 10 at Risk From Linux Kernel Hidden Inside | Linux.com | The source for Linux information

A researcher exposes design and control flaws in Windows 10 versions that have the capability to run Linux. Source: Black Hat: Windows 10 at Risk >>>

Posted: August 6, 2016 in Computer, Security

Never Trust a Found USB Drive, Black Hat Demo Shows Why | Threatpost | The first stop for security news

C Source: Never Trust a Found USB Drive, Black Hat Demo Shows Why | Threatpost | The first stop for security news

Posted: August 5, 2016 in Computer, Security

AT&T, Comcast Fight Utility Pole Reform To Slow Google Fiber’s Arrival In Nashville | Techdirt

Source: AT&T, Comcast Fight Utility Pole Reform To Slow Google Fiber’s Arrival In Nashville | Techdirt

Posted: August 5, 2016 in Computer, Internet

How to Hack an Election in 7 Minutes

With Russia already meddling in 2016, a ragtag group of obsessive tech experts is warning that stealing the ultimate prize—victory on Nov. 8—would be child’s >>>

Posted: August 5, 2016 in Computer, Editorial, Security, Social

August 2: Siri is now completely censoring any search for Hillary’s America | KSFO-AM

Siri is now completely censoring any search for Hillary’s America, the top grossing documentary of 2016. pic.twitter.com/RAxd0xaWk9— Baked Alaska™ (@bakedalaska) August 2, 2016 Source: August >>>

Posted: August 4, 2016 in Computer, Editorial, Security, Social