Security experts at Zimperium firm revealed that LinkedIn users could be potentially vulnerable to Man-in-the-Middle attacks leveraging an SSL stripping. A new research is scaring users of LinkedIn revealing that they could be potentially vulnerable to Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacks leveraging an SSL stripping. Despite the US security firm Zimperium reported the problem to LinkedIn more than a […]
The system used to produce RFID identification cards including permanent resident IDs by the USCIS has a number of serious security issues. A report from the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at DHS titled “Radio Frequency Identification Security at USCIS Is Managed Effectively, But Can Be Strengthened” confirms the presence of serious security issues in the […]
The popular hacker George Hotz, also known as Geohot, as releases a one click tool dubbed Towelroot to root Android devices exploiting a known Linux flaw. The popular hacker George Hotz, also known as Geohot, has designed a root tool called Towelroot that will let most Android smartphones users to root their device without a particular effort and technical knowledge. […]
Security Experts at German G Data discovered that a popular Chinese Android Smartphone, Star N9500, comes with a pre-installed spyware. It’s not a mystery that many Android Smartphone comes with pre-installed applications, unfortunately some of them could hide an ugly surprise for the owner, a malware that can steal user’s data. In April the Chinese TV […]
A review in the organization of app permissions made by Google could allow malicious apps to silently gain further permissions on the victim’s device. Google has recently made a significant change to the management process for permissions on Android devices, unfortunately security experts noticed that the change could advantage bad actors that intend to conduct attacks against the mobile […]
As promised the collective Anonymous has started the opHackingCup hacking campaign against the Brazilian Government agencies and many other organizations. The group of Anonymous hacktivists a few hours before the start of the Brazil World Cup have started its hacking campaign against Brazilian Government organizations’ websites and official World Cup website (www.worldcup2014.gov.br), many other organizations are suffering […]
Chinese woman accidentally discovered that its Xiaomi smartphone has the capability to steal bank card data via near field communication. A report issued by the Nanjing-based Yangtse Evening News states that smartphones produced by Chinese Xiaomi are able to steal bank card data from wireless connections. Rumors reports that a woman from Nanjing has revealed to the newspaper that her new Xiaomi smartphone managed […]
An Israeli researcher disclosed a Gmail vulnerability, fixed by Google, that exposes an indefinite number of Gmail addresses and business emails. Google company has fixed a critical vulnerability, disclosed by the Israeli researcher Oren Hafif, that exposes an indefinite number of Gmail addresses. Technically the experts has discovered that it is possible to bruteforce a token […]
CrowdStrike published a new report which blames the Chinese Putter Panda group for the different cyber espionage campaigns conducted against foreign companies. Putter Panda is the name of bad actor responsible for a series of cyber espionage operations originating in Shanghai, security experts linked its operation to the activity of the People’s Liberation Army 3rd General Staff […]
ICS-CERT issued an alert for the presence of a hardcoded password flaw in Daktronics Vanguard highway dynamic message sign (DMS) configuration software. Security experts have discovered a new flaw in Daktronics’ Vanguard software which could be remotely exploited by hackers to hack electronic road signs. A week ago, it was reported that Daktronics’ Vanguard dynamic highway message sign (DMS) configuration […]