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Researchers snoop data from air-gapped PC's RAM sticks by monitoring EM radiation from 23 feet away
By Jowi Morales published
This cyberattack exploits the electromagnetic emissions of RAM sticks to broadcast data.
Older YubiKeys are susceptible to side-channel attacks due to unpatchable 2FA flaw
By Dallin Grimm published
Many two-factor authentication keys from Yubico have become vulnerable to a side-channel attack resulting in cloning 2FA keys, due to a weakness with integrated Infineon security chips.
Inspector General points out serious security gaps in how FBI manages storage media
By Jeff Butts published
A recent audit by the Office of the Inspector General identified serious security and asset management lapses at an FBI storage facility.
Microchip Technology suffers cyberattack
By Jowi Morales published
U.S. chipmaker Microchip Technology suffers from cyberattack, forcing it to reduce operations as it looks into the scope of the damage.
Massive leak of US personal info shows up on hacking forum
By Jeff Butts published
Almost 2.7 billion records containing names, addresses, and even Social Security numbers of US residents has shown up as a free download on a popular hacking forum.
New Linux kernel attack slips past modern defenses
By Jeff Butts published
Despite the protections afforded by modern kernel defenses, a team of researchers has discovered a reliable way to carry out cross-cache attacks on Linux kernels.
Chinese hacker group StormBamboo successfully hijacked an ISP's automatic software updates with backdoor malware and bad Chrome extensions to breach a downstream target
By Christopher Harper published
Chinese hacker group StormBamboo exploit Windows and MacOS devices due to a critical security gap left by an undisclosed ISP.
Hackers hope to democratize laser-based processor hacking with $500 open-source tool
By Jeff Butts published
To help raise awareness of the threat of laser hacking techniques, security researchers plan to release the design for an ultra-inexpensive one to the public.
German gov summons China ambassador to complain about attack from 'state-controlled Chinese cyber criminals'
By Jowi Morales published
Germany's Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy has been hit by cyber espionage, and an in-depth investigation fingered Chinese state actors as those responsible for the attack.
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