CVE-2024-30417: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory

Path traversal vulnerability in the Bluetooth-based sharing module. Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality...

Apple and Google Respond to Covid-19 Contact Tracing Concerns

Apple and Google's Bluetooth-based system isn't perfect. But many of the biggest concerns have solutions...

Alleged Chief of Romanian ATM Skimming Gang Arrested in Mexico

An alleged top boss of a Romanian crime syndicate that U.S. authorities say is responsible for deploying card-skimming devices at Automated Teller Machines ATMs throughout North America was arrested in Mexico last week on firearms charges. The arrest comes months after the accused allegedly order...

“Unbreakable” Smart Lock Tapplock Issues Critical Security Patch

Tapplock, a smart padlock that received positive reviews and media hype when it was released earlier this year, has issued a critical patch after researchers discovered several security issues enabling them to easily hack into and unlock the device. The $100 lock is Bluetooth-based and can be...