The messenger protocol had gained popularity for its robust security, but vulnerabilities allowed attackers to decrypt…
Author: Dan Goodin, Ars Technica
TikTok Users Were Vulnerable to a Single-Click Attack
Microsoft disclosed the flaw in the Android app’s deep link verification process, which has since been…
A New Attack Easily Knocked Out a Potential Encryption Algorithm
SIKE was a contender for post-quantum-computing encryption. It took researchers an hour and a single PC…
New ‘Retbleed’ Attack Can Swipe Key Data From Intel and AMD CPUs
The exploit can leak password information and other sensitive material, but the chipmakers are rolling out…
A New, Remarkably Sophisticated Malware Is Attacking Routers
Researchers say the remote-access Trojan ZuoRAT is likely the work of a nation-state and has infected…
Hackers Can Steal Your Tesla by Creating Their Own Personal Keys
A researcher found that a recent update lets anyone enroll their own key during the 130-second…
‘Tough to Forge’ Digital Driver’s Licenses Are—Yep—Easy to Forge
Researchers found a litany of security flaws that allow simple, quick, and cheap forgeries in Australia.
Your iPhone Is Vulnerable to a Malware Attack Even When It’s Off
Researchers found a way to exploit the tech that enables Apple’s Find My feature, which could…
One of the Most Powerful DDoS Attacks Ever Hits a Crypto Platform
The onslaught was delivered through HTTPS, which puts more strain on a target, and it suggests…
WatchGuard Didn’t Explicitly Disclose a Flaw Exploited by Hackers
The security vendor kept a critical vulnerability in its firewall appliances quiet even as it was…