Redmond update round also highlights need to restrict privileges
Visual Hacking is Successful 91% of the Time
A white hat walking through the office scouting for information on desks and monitor screens was highly successful.
Google’s YOLO API Set to Speed Secure App Log-Ins
Latest project will make things easier for password manager users
Connected Cars Exposed: Half Have Potentially Serious Flaws
IOAtive study finds bugs in virtually every component
Jeep Hackers Demonstrate New, Terrifying Compromises
Hacks include acceleration, slamming the breaks on remotely and turning the vehicle’s steering wheel at any speed.
Hackable Thermostats Heat Up IoT Security
The most obvious danger is from home invaders who can gain easy access to the wake up and work schedule for an entire household.
Michael Phelps Targeted by Hackers After Winning 19th Gold Medal
New World Hackers has claimed responsibility for taking down the U.S. swimmer’s website.
Symantec Spots State-Sponsored ‘Strider’ Attacks
Group has only hit seven organizations in five years
#DefCon: Thermostat Control Hacked to Host Ransomware
Thermostat security has been proved to be particularly vulnerable, with ransomware able to infect and run on it.
#DefCon US Government Only Holds Dozens of Zero-Days
The US Government only holds “dozens” of vulnerabilities at any one time.