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Original Sony PlayStation 2 security chip ‘broken wide open’ after 26 years
By Mark Tyson Published
The ‘magic security chip’ inside the original PlayStation 2 has been successfully reverse engineered and dumped after four years of effort.

Trump slaps up to 100% tariffs on imported drones and critical components
By Etiido Uko Published
White House labels specific drone categories "particularly sensitive for national security purposes."

Microsoft will expand Windows 11 Memory Integrity feature to more PCs starting in October
By Etiido Uko Published
PCs that already have Memory Integrity deliberately disabled will retain their existing configuration

Researchers build a $7 smartphone clip-on that spots hidden cameras
By Jowi Morales Published
This is a good use of AI tools.

BlindLock hides your password manager and secure vault in a PNG image
By Mark Tyson Published
A new local‑only password manager, notes app, and secure vault that hides your secrets in an ordinary-looking .PNG image file is now available.

Slovakia discovers Russian backdoors in 279 new traffic cameras
By Mark Tyson Published
Slovakia sought to modernize its traffic control systems by acquiring a batch of 279 new speed cameras, but they have Russian backdoors and multiple other security issues.

Coin-sized device can hack a Boeing 737’s Flight Management Computer, mess with takeoff weights, or even divert an aircraft
By Jowi Morales Published
While it does not let hackers control the plane remotely, it could potentially confuse pilots and add to their workload while in-flight.

Critical 'Zoomsday' flaw enables total device takeover during Zoom calls
By Bruno Ferreira Published
And two of those prompts were probably "no bugs plz" and "kk thx."
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