August 13, 2018
Hack causes pacemakers to deliver life-threatening shocks
Researchers criticize device-maker Medtronic for slow response. Source: Hack causes pacemakers to deliver life-threatening shocks
LAS VEGAS – Prolific Google bug hunter Ian Beer ripped into Apple on Wednesday, urging the iPhone maker to change its culture when it comes to iOS security. He said the company suffers from an all-too Source: Black Hat 2018: Google Bug Hunter Urges Apple to Change its iOS Security Culture
CheckPoint said the vulnerability gives a hacker the possibility “to intercept and manipulate messages sent by those in a group or private conversation”. Source: WhatsApp Flaw Said to Allow Hackers to Modify, Send Fake Messages
August 13, 2018
Hashcat developer discovers simpler way to crack WPA2 wireless passwords – Help Net Security
While looking for ways to attack the new WPA3 security standard, Hashcat developer Jens Steube found a simpler way to capture and crack WPA2 passwords. Source: Hashcat developer discovers simpler way to crack WPA2 wireless passwords – Help Net Security
A research project funded by the Department of Homeland Security has discovered a “slew” of … Source: Homeland Security finds vulnerabilities on millions of U.S. cellphones