Exploits & Vulnerabilities

Security expert warns hackers can attack Android

Exploits & Vulnerabilities, Security
Saturday, 13 August 2011

Security expert warns hackers can attack Android A mobile security expert says he has found new ways for hackers to attack phones running Google Inc's Android operating system. Riley Hassell, who caused a stir when he called off an appearance at a hacker's conference last week

Carriers crack down on unauthorized cell phone tethering

Exploits & Vulnerabilities, Security
Friday, 12 August 2011

Carriers crack down on unauthorized cell phone tethering Recently AT&T and Verizon both announced that they're cracking down on users who skirt their monthly add-on fees to "tether" -- which means they use their phones' connection to link laptops and other gadgets to the Internet

Facebook password reset coming to phone near you

Exploits & Vulnerabilities, Security
Tuesday, 09 August 2011

Facebook password reset coming to phone near you Mobile password reset, which was announced Monday, will give mobile users the ability to identify their accounts and and choose which email addresses should receive recovery links. It will also offer additional ways for users to confirm

Invasion of the Body Hackers? Wireless Medical Devices Susceptible to Attacks

Exploits & Vulnerabilities, Security
Monday, 08 August 2011

Invasion of the Body Hackers? Wireless Medical Devices Susceptible to Attacks Concerned about the security guarding certain wireless-enabled medical devices, researcher Jerome Radcliffe attempted to hack into the insulin pump he wears on his body to keep his Type 1 diabetes in check

Hacker can shut down Apple MacBook battery

Exploits & Vulnerabilities, Security
Saturday, 06 August 2011

Forget computer viruses and worms. What's maybe the worst thing a hacker could do to your laptop? Access it remotely and shut it down -- or maybe even blow it up

MacBook batteries susceptible to hack attacks

Exploits & Vulnerabilities, Security
Friday, 22 July 2011

MacBook batteries susceptible to hack attacks Now that Apple has endowed the Mac operating system with state-of-the-art security protections, a researcher has devised new attacks that target the machine's battery