Four Tel Aviv University researchers have developed a tiny, low-cost device that can steal encryption keys via radio waves.
Tag Archives: Security threats
Katie Hopkins has her Twitter account hacked, bogus ‘sex tape’ tweets issued
The controversial Katie Hopkins had her Twitter account hacked by someone threatening to release a bogus sex tape.
Critical Drupal vulnerability patched — update your website now
The Drupal Security Team has released a critical security advisory and software updates for the Drupal Content Management System (CMS). Users with websites running either Drupal 6 or Drupal 7 are urged to upgrade immediately.
FBI investigates Cardinals for breaking into Astros’ database in baseball data theft
The FBI is investigating one of the best baseball teams in the US after it allegedly broke into a database belonging to one of the worst.
Google launches Android bug bounty program
After paying out $1.5 million to security researchers last year, Google now offers cash to Android bug hunters.
Uber petition site pulled after hacker redirected visitors to rival
An online petition by taxi firm Uber had to be pulled after a hacker redirected visitors to rival Lyft’s website.
49 busted in Europe for Man-in-the-Middle bank attacks
A multination bust nabbed 49 people on suspicion of using Man-in-the-Middle attacks to sniff out and intercept payment requests from email.
Feds seize man’s computers in raids connected to celebrity nude photo hack
The FBI’s investigation points to a ring of thieves who used phishing and password-reset scams to crack celebrities’ iCloud and email accounts and steal nude images.
Security hole in Hospira hospital drug pumps could let through fatal doses
An attacker who knows how to update the firmware – not a tough task, says security researcher Billy Rios – can change the dosage to a lethal limit. 
Practical IT: Beware these 3 web security myths
To catch the bad stuff, keep your users productive, and cut down on time cleaning up compromised computers, here are our recommendations for getting web security right.