Secret chips in replacement parts can completely hijack your phone’s security
Booby-trapped touchscreens can log passwords, install malicious apps, and more.
Source: Secret chips in replacement parts can completely hijack your phone’s security
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Botched Firmware Update Bricks Hundreds of Smart Door Locks
On Tuesday, August 8, smart locks manufacturer LockState botched an over-the-air firmware update for its WiFi enabled smart locks, causing the devices to lose connectivity to the vendor’s servers and the ability to open doors for its users.
Source: Botched Firmware Update Bricks Hundreds of Smart Door Locks
Google brings anti-phishing checks to Gmail for iOS
Google has updated its Gmail app for iOS to introduce anti-phishing security checks.
AlienVault plug-in searches for stolen passwords on Dark Web
When it comes to password breaches on public sites like Adobe, LinkedIn and Yahoo!, there are some known knowns. For instance, there’s a decent chance those..
Source: AlienVault plug-in searches for stolen passwords on Dark Web