Hacking News

Google has teased 47 Android patches for Nexus and Pixel devices. Among the critical bugs in the Android Security Bulletin, five concern the media framework, one is system-level, four hit Qualcomm components. The worst, Google said, is one of the media framework bugs, not yet fully disclosed, but it “could enable a remote attacker using […]

Over the last year attacks like WannaCry and Petya have brought ransomware into the public eye like never before. Security intelligence platform CyberSight is launching a new solution to predict, detect and stop ransomware attacks. RansomStopper uses proprietary technology and machine learning to provide a multi-layered defence against ransomware for home and business use. It

The US government does not need the approval of its secret surveillance court to ask a tech company to build an encryption backdoor. The government made its remarks in July in response to questions posed by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR), but they were only made public this weekend. Read more

The US Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday announced that its new cyber unit filed charges alleging initial coin offering (ICO) fraud. A company called PlexCorps raised up to $15 million from thousands of investors since August by falsely promising a 13-fold profit in less than a month, the complaint filed in a federal court

Hidden inside your Intel-based computer is a mystery program called Management Engine (ME). It, along with Trusted Execution Engine (TXE) and Server Platform Services (SPS), is used by Intel to remotely manage your computer. We know little about Intel ME, except it’s based on the Minix operating system and, oh yes, ME is very insecure.

As government regulation looms, the security industry must take a leading role in determining whether the convenience of the Internet of Things is worth the risk and compromise of unsecured devices. Read more

People are interesting creatures of habit. We have our favourite things in our daily life such as a pen, a coffee cup, or a stapler. When someone steals your pen or coffee cup it can ruin your day, to say nothing if someone makes off with your red stapler. That could really burn. Read more

We seem to be in the grip of a data breach epidemic. Whether it’s big businesses falling victim to cyber-espionage campaigns, workers foolishly handing over their credentials in reply to phishing emails from fraudsters, or just consumers getting their PCs infected with malware, there are security threats everywhere. Read more

As demand for bitcoin reaches record heights, many people would jump at the chance to earn a little digital gold in their spare time and line their wallets with cryptocurrency. But most amateur bitcoin enthusiasts don’t expect their own PCs to be hijacked to harvest coins for cybercriminals. Read more

After hackers leaked naked photos of Jennifer Lawrence, the actress said it was a “sexual violation.” At least two people outed in the infamous hack of adultery dating site Ashley Madison committed suicide. Read more