Hackers find vulnerabilities in voting machines — but officials say there’s no time to fix them by Election Day
Participants in the 2024 Voting Village event DEF CON Hacking Conference The Las Vegas research team found vulnerabilities in a range of voting machines, electronic poll books and other equipment used in elections across the US, but officials say there is not enough time to address the issues before Election Day in November. As it […]
America’s Top Hackers Discovered Vulnerabilities In Voting Machines — But It May Be Too Late
Hackers gathered in Las Vegas last weekend for the annual DEF CON conference to try to identify vulnerabilities in voting machines for the 2024 election, but it may be too late to address the issues they find before this year’s election. At DEF CON’s “Vote Village” hacking event, hackers manipulated various voting machines, attempting to […]
Hackers can steal your data through HDMI cords: ‘Governments are worried about this’
Newer techniques for capturing data via HDMI cables are becoming more accurate and easier to decipher. This technology allows data thieves to spy on screens, monitors, and of course smart TVs, provided they are in the right area or can capture the signal. While this isn’t exactly a remote operation for hackers, it could allow […]
Hackers Took Control Of Sydney Sweeney’s Phone And X Account: REPORT
Hackers reportedly took over Sydney Sweeney’s Verizon phone number in early July and made changes to her account. technology News site 404 The hackers reportedly posted photos of Verizon receipts online showing that her account had been hijacked and an account in her name had been defaced. They warned that the “Euphoria” star was likely […]
Here’s what ruthless hackers stole from 130M AT&T customers
In a shocking revelation, AT&T announced a major data breach affecting “nearly all” of its mobile phone customers, customers of mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) that use AT&T’s wireless network, and some landline customers. The data collected spans the period from May 1 to October 31, 2022, with a small number of records from January […]
Chinese Hackers Intensify Attacks on Taiwan
A cybersecurity team called the Insect Group released a report on Monday saying Chinese state-backed hackers have significantly stepped up attacks on Taiwan, aiming to steal Taiwanese technology and spy on its diplomatic activities. of Insect Group teeth The threat research division of Recorded Future, an international cybersecurity company with government and corporate clients in […]
‘Scary’ Apple Vision Pro bug allows hackers to fill room with spiders, bats
Talk about a software bug. A tech expert has discovered an “unusually terrifying vulnerability” in Apple Vision Pro headsets that could allow hackers to flood your virtual reality with spiders, bats, and other creepy horrors. This means that while you’re sitting quietly in your living room with your headgear on, swarms of spiders could emerge […]
Hackers that crippled car dealerships demand tens of millions in ransom
The group responsible for hacking the system of CDK Global has demanded tens of millions of dollars in ransom as the June 19 attack on the company’s systems continues. CDK Global provides software to nearly 15,000 car dealerships in the United States, which dealerships rely on for day-to-day processing. This includes stocking vehicles, ordering services […]
Windows flaw lets hackers sneak into your PC over Wi-Fi
A new security issue has been discovered in Windows Wi-Fi drivers that could allow hackers to break into your PC over your wireless network. The flaw has now been fixed, allowing attackers to run malicious programs on affected computers. The flaw affects all recent versions of Windows and Windows Server, and hackers did not need […]
Microsoft Defends Its Intimate Relationship with China to Congress After Chinese Hackers Infiltrated Its Software
At a congressional hearing this week, Microsoft President Brad Smith acknowledged the company’s role in a massive security breach that allowed China-linked hackers to penetrate federal computer networks. He also defended the company’s work under communist dictatorships. CNBC Reports Smith offered remorse in testimony before the House Homeland Security Committee and pledged to address security […]