New research shows how known techniques for finding weaknesses in websites are actually practical in uncovering vulnerabilities, for better or worse. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Tricky Web Timing Attacks Are Getting Easier…
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Microsoft’s AI Can Be Turned Into an Automated Phishing Machine
Attacks on Microsoft’s Copilot AI allow for answers to be manipulated, data extracted, and security protections bypassed, new research shows. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Microsoft’s AI Can Be Turned Into an Automated…
USPS Text Scammers Duped His Wife, So He Hacked Their Operation
The Smishing Triad network sends out up to 100,000 scam texts per day globally. One of those messages went to Grant Smith, who infiltrated their systems and exposed them to US authorities. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
Watch How a Hacker’s Infrared Laser Can Spy on Your Laptop’s Keystrokes
Hacker Samy Kamkar is debuting his own open source version of a laser microphone—a spy tool that can invisibly pick up the sounds inside your home through a window, and even the text you’re typing. This article has been indexed…
Inside the Dark World of Doxing for Profit
From tricking companies into handing over victims’ personal data to offering violence as a service, the online doxing ecosystem is not just still a problem—it’s getting more extreme. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article:…
A Flaw in Windows Update Opens the Door to Zombie Exploits
A researcher found a vulnerability that would let hackers strategically downgrade a target’s Windows version to reexpose patched vulnerabilities. Microsoft is working on fixes for the issue. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: A…
A New Plan to Break the Cycle of Destructive Critical Infrastructure Hacks
As digital threats against US water, food, health care, and other vital sectors loom large, a new project called UnDisruptable27 aims to help fix cybersecurity weaknesses where other efforts have failed. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…
How Project 2025 Would Put US Elections at Risk
Experts say the “nonsensical” policy proposal, which largely aligns with Donald Trump’s agenda, would weaken the US agency tasked with protecting election integrity, critical infrastructure, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How…
US Hands Over Russian Cybercriminals in WSJ Reporter Prisoner Swap
Plus: Meta pays $1.4 million in a historic privacy settlement, Microsoft blames a cyberattack for a major Azure outage, and an artist creates a face recognition system to reveal your NYPD “coppelganger.” This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
Sensitive Illinois Voter Data Exposed by Contractor’s Unsecured Databases
Social Security numbers, death certificates, voter applications, and other personal data were accessible on the open internet, highlighting the ongoing challenges in election security. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Sensitive Illinois Voter Data…