RSA Conference 2019: The Expanding Automation Platform Attack Surface
Hacking into smart homes is becoming increasingly easy and a great way to steal victims’ personal information, Trend Micro said at RSA 2019. Source: https://threatpost.com
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RSAC 2019: For Domestic Abuse, IoT Devices Pose New Threat
When it comes to domestic abuse, smart products around the house are turning into new threats, a panel of experts said at RSA. Source: https://threatpost.com
Container Escape Hack Targets Vulnerable Linux Kernel
A proof-of-concept hack allows adversaries to tweak old exploits, have code jump containers and attack underlying infrastructure. Source: www.threatpost.com
Side-Channel PoC Attack Lifts Private RSA Keys from Mobile Phones
Researchers launched a Proof-of-Concept attack on two Android mobile phones and an embedded system board. Source: https://threatpost.com
Podcast: How Millions of Apps Leak Private Data
Threatpost’s Tom Spring talked to Roman Unuchek, senior malware analyst at Kaspersky Lab, about his discoveries this week at the RSA Conference. Source: https://threatpost.com
IoT Security Concerns Peaking – With No End In Sight
Despite numerous talks about IoT vulnerabilities at RSAC this week, a clear resolution on a fixes is nowhere in sight. Source: www.threatpost.com
iOS Sync Glitch Lets Attackers Control Devices
Researchers found a new iOS vulnerability called “trustjacking,” which exploits a feature called iTunes Wi-Fi Sync to give attackers persistent control over victims’ devices. Source: https://threatpost.com
Gold Galleon Hacking Group Plunders Shipping Industry
Researchers have identified a hacking group behind several widescale maritime shipping industry business email compromise (BEC) attacks since June. Source: www.threatpost.com
RSAC 2018: Tech Giants Form Cybersecurity Tech Accord
Microsoft president Brad Smith at RSAC 2018 said more than 30 companies will oppose government cyberattacks on “innocent civilians.” Source: https://threatpost.com
Cryptominer Malware Threats Overtake Ransomware, Report Warns
Cryptomining malware is the top threat to watch out for 2018, according to a Q1 analysis of threats. Source: https://threatpost.com