by Lily Hay Newman | May 19, 2019 | News
Bluetooth is the invisible glue that binds devices together. Which means that when it has bugs, it affects everything from iPhones and Android devices, to scooters, and even physical authentication keys used to secure other accounts. The order of magnitude can be...
by Lily Hay Newman | May 15, 2019 | News
As part of its expanded anti-phishing and account security measures, Google offers extensive support for physical authentication tokens. In a surprising setback, though, the company announced today that it has discovered a vulnerability in the Bluetooth version of its...
by Lily Hay Newman | May 14, 2019 | News
You’ve heard the advice a million times. Don’t click links in suspicious emails or texts. Don’t download shady apps. But a new Financial Times report alleges that the notorious Israeli spy firm NSO Group developed a WhatsApp exploit that could inject...
by Lily Hay Newman | May 13, 2019 | News
The Cisco 1001-X series router doesn’t look much like the one you have in your home. It’s bigger and much more expensive, responsible for reliable connectivity at stock exchanges, corporate offices, your local mall, and so on. The devices play a pivotal...
by Lily Hay Newman | May 10, 2019 | News
The hack of health insurance giant Anthem Inc. has loomed large in the public consciousness since it first came to light in 2015—not just as one of the biggest breaches of all time, but also as a potential example of the Chinese government’s longstanding cyber...
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