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macOS Ventura Background Task Flaws Can Be Exploited for Malware
Patrick Wardle recently unveiled potential weaknesses within Apple’s macOS Ventura, shedding light on vulnerabilities in the Background Task Management mechanism.
August 14, 2023
White Hat Hacker at DefCon Jaikbreaks Tractor to Play Doom
The hacker “Sick Codes” managed to jailbreak the display/control unit of one of the John Deere Tractor models…
August 16, 2022
Researchers demonstrate hacking traffic lights to manipulate outcome
The researchers have shared their findings at DefCon.
August 10, 2020
Researcher retrieves $300,000 worth of Bitcoin from an encrypted Zip file
An investor had locked $300k worth of Bitcoin in an encrypted Zip file and forgot its password.
August 10, 2020
This iPhone charging cable can compromise your device & steal data
"O.MG" - your iPhone charging cable is no longer safer.
August 15, 2019
Faxploit: Hackers can use Fax machines to inject malware into a targeted network
Think twice before sharing your fax number with someone. Many corporations provide their fax number in the contact…
August 14, 2018
Defcon: 11-year-old modifies Florida Presidential voting results
At the largest hacking conference in the world, Defcon 2018, there have been many surprising discoveries. However, the…
August 13, 2018
Hackers can manipulate Police body cam footages
Kiss goodbye to crucial evidence. Body cameras used by the law enforcement nowadays have already remained controversial but…
August 13, 2018
WannaCry hero back on Twitter after pleading not guilting over Kronos
He is not allowed to access the “Kill Switch” he created to stop WannaCry ransomware from spreading. 23-year-old…
August 15, 2017
WannaCry hero gets bail; pleading not guilty over Kronos malware
As you might know, 23-year-old Marcus Hutchins (@MalwareTechBlog on Twitter) who once made the news for stopping WannaCry ransomware…
August 5, 2017