Security researchers have revealed the latest IoT security blunder by hacking electric skateboards via a Bluetooth controller.
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Counterterrorism expert wants to arm US companies with hack-back capabilities
Deputizing for-profit companies to give out cyberwarrants and trusting that they have the capability to even determine the source of a cyberattack: Bad idea, good idea?
Women posed as fake brides to scam ISIS out of $3000
Even if you pull one over on the world’s most fearsome terrorist army, it’s still illegal.
Can you trust Tor’s entry guards?
New research uses Tor entry guard computers to strip away the Dark Web’s anonymity features, exposing users and the hidden websites they visit.
Facebook rolls out ‘Security Checkup’ tool to all desktop users
The social network’s new Security Checkup tool urges users to check connected apps and devices, beef up passwords and enable login alerts.
AI and robotics researchers call for a ban on autonomous weapons
Hundreds of Artificial Intelligence experts have signed an open letter warning that pushing ahead with AI weapons will lead to an arms race that puts the technology in the hands of every army, terrorist and despot.
iTunes and AppStore remote exploit fixed by Apple
The vulnerability posed “a significant risk to buyers, sellers or Apple website managers/developers”.
Steam’s account-stealing password reset exploit fixed
Valve has plugged a vulnerability which saw a number of accounts on its Steam gaming platform hijacked last week.
Execs face the chop after being hit by data breach
With the often perceived need to hold someone to account for a data breach, the axe falls to the heads of senior executives.
Artificial Intelligence expert likens AI dangers to nuclear weapons
Stuart Russell is an award-winning AI researcher and author who says we need to be as careful with AI as we are with nukes.