Samsung Galaxy S21 hacked on second day of Pwn2Own Austin
Contestants hacked the Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphone during the second day of the Pwn2Own Austin 2021 competition, as well as routers, NAS…
Is Sandboxing Dead?
Organizations should start to evaluate other security measures to replace or complement the once-venerable security sandbox.
Sonos, HP, and Canon devices hacked at Pwn2Own Austin 2021
During the first day of Pwn2Own Austin 2021, contestants won $362,500 after exploiting previously unknown security flaws to hack printers, routers,…
The ‘Groove’ Ransomware Gang Was a Hoax
A number of publications in September warned about the emergence of "Groove," a new ransomware group that called on competing…
Hive ransomware now encrypts Linux and FreeBSD systems
The Hive ransomware gang now also encrypts Linux and FreeBSD using new malware variants specifically developed to target these platforms.…
Microsoft: Shrootless bug lets hackers install macOS rootkits
Attackers could use a new macOS vulnerability discovered by Microsoft to bypass System Integrity Protection (SIP) and perform arbitrary operations,…
Android spyware spreading as antivirus software in Japan
A new variant of the Android info-stealer called FakeCop has been spotted by Japanese security researchers, who warn that the…
New AbstractEmu malware roots Android devices, evades detection
New Android malware can root infected devices to take complete control and silently tweak system settings, as well as evade detection using…
German investigators identify REvil ransomware gang core member
German investigators have reportedly identified a Russian man named Nikolay K. whom they believe to be one of REvil ransomware gang's…
Read Between the Lines: Finding Flaws in EPUB Reading Systems
Security researchers who analyzed 97 free EPUB reading applications found half are not compliant with security recommendations.