[ad_1] It’s likely the case that election officials who claimed their systems weren’t online didn’t know any better. “We … discovered that at least some jurisdictions were not aware that their systems were online,” Kevin Skoglund, an independent security consultant, told Motherboard. At issue isn’t the electronic voting machines themselves, but the SFTP server and […]
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StockX hack reportedly stole 6.8 million records
[ad_1] TC verified the claims by contacting people from a sample of 1,000 records using information only they would know. We’ve asked the company for comment. While the intruders don’t appear to have taken particularly sensitive info, like payment cards, it’s still a significant breach — especially when the seller intends to make the data […]
Data breach compromises info for 20,000 LAPD officers and applicants
[ad_1] A message notifying officers over this past weekend didn’t explain the nature of the breach or identify potential culprits. However, the LAPD was concerned enough that it told officers to monitor their financial accounts, get credit reports and file Federal Trade Commission complaints. In a statement, the force said was taking steps to secure […]
Capital One data breach affected 100 million in the US
[ad_1] Just as Equifax announced a settlement for its massive data breach, Capital One has revealed that someone hacked into its systems earlier this year. According to the company, someone exploited a “configuration vulnerability” that allowed them to access and decrypt customer data affecting over 100 million people in the US, and about 6 million […]
A Bluetooth vulnerability could give hackers your location
[ad_1] The vulnerability has to do with the way Bluetooth-enabled devices pair with each other. In that relationship, one device serves as the central connection and the other plays a peripheral role. The peripheral device sends out a signal that contains a unique address — similar to an IP address — and data about the […]
Hackers broke into Sprint accounts through Samsung’s website
[ad_1] The network found out about the breach on June 22nd, and reset PIN codes for all the affected accounts on June 25th. In a statement to CNET, Samsung said the attempts were using Sprint login details that “were not obtained from Samsung.” The phone maker also rolled out additional “measures” to reduce the chance […]
Google warns banning Huawei could increase security risks
[ad_1] In accordance with the “national emergency” declared by the Trump Administration last month, Google cut Huawei off from potential Android updates. Huawei responded saying that it could launch its own operating system, which has been in the works for years, as early as this fall. While the Trump Administration did grant a 90-day window […]
Ransomware attacks in US cities are using a stolen NSA tool
[ad_1] Microsoft has issued fixes for affected Windows version after the NSA disclosed the long-secret vulnerabilities. However, these attacks frequently succeed due to fragmented local governments that tend to be cautious about upgrades. In addition to using a mishmash of software and configurations that complicates updates, cities may be hesitant to patch or upgrade their […]
Hackers turn tables on account hijackers by stealing forum data
[ad_1] The incident reportedly sparked chaos, with users receiving phishing emails. The main OGusers administrator even turned off self-bans so that users couldn’t leave and theoretically cover some of their tracks. The hack’s consequences could extend significantly beyond giving account thieves and SIM hijackers a taste of their proverbial medicine. There’s a real chance law […]
Hackers stole cash from 100 Amazon sellers in ‘serious’ fraud
[ad_1] Attorneys had asked a judge to allow searches of account statements at Barclays and Prepay in hopes of investigating the fraud, tracking down funds and bringing the fraud “to an end.” Amazon didn’t comment on the particulars of the case, but did say that these kinds of incidents can happen through phishing scams that […]