An attacker can use Intel’s flaws to run malware that’s invisible to the operating system.
Source: Intel: We’ve found severe bugs in secretive Management Engine, affecting millions | ZDNet
It isn’t clear how the spying driver gets installed, but if you have an HP machine, locating and deleting the offending “service” takes just a few minutes.
Source: HP stealthily installs spyware called HP Touchpoint Analytics Client
Many technologists think blockchains can revolutionize how we keep track of our identities.
Source: Blockchains are poised to kill off passwords, once and for all
Google is applying new research to better protect users.
Source: Google says hackers steal almost 250,000 web logins each week – Nov. 9, 2017
Estonia abruptly suspends digital ID cards as crypto attacks get easier and cheaper.
Source: Flaw crippling millions of crypto keys is worse than first disclosed