Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks

Credit to Author: Andy Greenberg| Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 13:10:00 +0000

By calling out Russia for digital assaults on its neighboring country, the US hopes to head off similar efforts at home.

Credit to Author: Dan Goodin, Ars Technica| Date: Sun, 16 Feb 2020 15:00:00 +0000

A researcher discovered that hundreds of extensions in the Web Store were part of a long-running malvertising and ad-fraud scheme.

Credit to Author: Andy Greenberg| Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 11:00:00 +0000

The lax security of supply chain firmware has been a known concern for years—with precious little progress being made.

Credit to Author: Dan Goodin, Ars Technica| Date: Sun, 16 Feb 2020 15:00:00 +0000

A researcher discovered that hundreds of extensions in the Web Store were part of a long-running malvertising and ad-fraud scheme.

Credit to Author: Brian Barrett| Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 17:52:32 +0000

The Department of Justice has pinned the hack on China. Here’s how it was done, according to the indictment.

Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman| Date: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 16:56:40 +0000

Five vulnerabilities in Cisco Discovery Protocol make it possible for a hacker to take over desk phones, routers, and more. 

Credit to Author: Andy Greenberg| Date: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 21:56:34 +0000

EKANS appears to be the work of cybercriminals, rather than nation-state hackers—a worrying development, if so.

Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman| Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 22:08:55 +0000

At least one email campaign is preying on fears by claiming to offer info about the Wuhan coronavirus.