This is incredibly cool as it uses the attacker's own actions as the trap. Free 'DCEPT' Tool Entraps Attackers Stealing Admin Credentials … [Read more...]
Raspberry Pi 3 is out!
Barely a year has passed after welcoming the amazing Raspberry Pi 2 and behold: the Pi 3 is here. So what do we get with the version bump? Built-in 802-11N Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4, and it's still $35! Here is Hackaday's review, and the base Pi page at Element 14. I've already ordered mine. … [Read more...]
3-in-1 Android malware acts as ransomware, banking Trojan and infostealer
In one of my posts yesterday, I said that ransomeware did not seem to be out to steal your information, but that could change. Well, it has changed. Here is a report of the most opportunistic malware I've seen. You want to be particularly careful if you do banking from your phone or tablet as this … [Read more...]
Hacker Lexicon: A Guide to Ransomware, the Scary Hack That’s on the Rise
Both businesses and individuals get caught by this malware. Entire networks can be encrypted. The perpetrators are not out to steal your info, although that could become a bonus in this enterprise. This is all about lots of fast money and it works. If this malware hits your system, in all … [Read more...]
Don’t Set Your iPhone Back to 1970, No Matter What
Don’t Set Your iPhone Back to 1970, No Matter What … [Read more...]
Hacker Lexicon: What Counts as a Nation’s Critical Infrastructure?
This has implications all the way from the Internet of Things to our nation's electrical grid and how reliable is our power distribution infrastructure. Read on... … [Read more...]
Malware targets all Android phones — except those in Russia
Somehow I doubt this is a coincidence. I'm liking my new Windows 10 phone more each day. -- Jim Scheef From IT News: A malware program for Android seen advertised on Russian underground forums in the last few months appears to have made its first big debut. MazarBOT can take full control of … [Read more...]
February 18th – Single Board Computer Workshop
In February, we’ll look at some purpose-built Linux distributions available for the Raspberry Pi. Our January meeting was devoted to two projects. First we discussed how my fuel oil tank gauge had failed in testing. When the transducer head of the distance sensor was located in the pipe, the … [Read more...]
How to Hack the Power Grid Through Home Air Conditioners
The more I learn about the Internet of Things, the more concerned I get about the lack of security. This hits close to home because our power company, EverSource, offers these exact devices for air conditioners here in CT. -- Jim Scheef How to Hack the Power Grid Through Home Air Conditioners … [Read more...]
It’s Been 20 Years Since This Man Declared Cyberspace Independence
On this day in 1996, John Perry Barlow, co-founder of the nonprofit Electronic Frontier Foundation, a former cattle rancher and Grateful Dead lyricist wrote what is now known as the “Declaration of Independence of Cyberspace.” Read more... … [Read more...]
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