Hacking

11.10.19

Security

Amazon Echo Show falls victim to an old flaw at hacking contest

It illustrates the 'patch gap' that allows attacks on many smart devices.

By J. Fingas, 11.10.19

11.04.19

Chinese hacking group targeted governments in six countries

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Security

Chinese hacking group targeted governments in six countries

The Calypso APT group has been active since 2016.

By G. Torbet, 11.04.19

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09.30.19

Even the tech expert from 'Mr. Robot' can’t figure out this iPhone hack

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Gadgetry

Even the tech expert from 'Mr. Robot' can’t figure out this iPhone hack

Pickpocket hackers aren’t just phoning it in.

By V. Blue, 09.30.19

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09.27.19

iPhone exploit could allow permanent jailbreak for millions of devices

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Security

iPhone exploit could allow permanent jailbreak for millions of devices

Fortunately, it requires physical access to the phone.

By C. Fisher, 09.27.19

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09.16.19

Alleged JPMorgan hacker set to plead guilty

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Security

Alleged JPMorgan hacker set to plead guilty

Andrei Tyurin has reportedly been negotiating a plea deal with US authorities.

By K. Holt, 09.16.19

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08.26.19

Apple re-fixes a bug that let users jailbreak iPhones

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Security

Apple re-fixes a bug that let users jailbreak iPhones

The bug was previously fixed, then unfixed.

By C. Fisher, 08.26.19

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08.10.19

Hitting the Books: How legendary hackers wound up working for the CIA

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Security

Hitting the Books: How legendary hackers wound up working for the CIA

The post-9/11 hunt for Al Qaeda saw former cybersecurity foes finally unite.

By A. Tarantola, 08.10.19

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08.08.19

Key U.S. election systems could have been exposed online for months

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Politics

Key U.S. election systems could have been exposed online for months

More than 30 backend systems in 10 states were left connected.

By A. Khalid, 08.08.19

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08.03.19

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Security

StockX confirms it was hacked (updated)

Attackers reportedly stole records from 6.8 million customers.

By J. Fingas, 08.03.19

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07.29.19

Data breach compromises info for 20,000 LAPD officers and applicants

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Security

Data breach compromises info for 20,000 LAPD officers and applicants

The city hasn't offered many details.

By J. Fingas, 07.29.19

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Hacking

Amazon Echo Show falls victim to an old flaw at hacking contest

Chinese hacking group targeted governments in six countries

Even the tech expert from 'Mr. Robot' can’t figure out this iPhone hack

iPhone exploit could allow permanent jailbreak for millions of devices

Alleged JPMorgan hacker set to plead guilty

Apple re-fixes a bug that let users jailbreak iPhones

Hitting the Books: How legendary hackers wound up working for the CIA

Key U.S. election systems could have been exposed online for months

StockX confirms it was hacked (updated)

Data breach compromises info for 20,000 LAPD officers and applicants

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