Researcher: I Hacked Trump’s Twitter by Guessing Password

Dutch ethical hacker Victor Gevers claims it only took five attempts to guess the password to President Donald Trump’s Twitter account — “maga2020!”. That’s all he needed to hijack the @realdonaldtrump handle, according a report from Dutch newspaper de Volksrant, because it lacked even the most...

Smartwatch Hack Could Trick Dementia Patients into Overdosing

Researchers are warning vulnerabilities in a smartwatch application for dementia patients could allow an attacker to convince patients to overdose. The vulnerabilities stem from the SETracker application, which is developed by Chinese developer 3G Electronics based out of Shenzhen City. The app,...

Hacking smart devices to convince dementia sufferers to overdose

Weve looked at numerous smart tracker watches over recent years. All had some disastrous security flaws. However, we found one recently that was a little different: it was aimed at the elderly, particularly those with dementia or other cognitive impairments. If the wearer goes for a walk and...

Tech Support Scam Uses Child Porn Warning

A new email scam is making the rounds, warning recipients that someone using their Internet address has been caught viewing child pornography. The message claims to have been sent from Microsoft Support, and says the recipient's Windows license will be suspended unless they call an "MS Support"...

Spying on old folks

We’ve tested plenty of kids GPS tracker watches over the years. Nearly all we looked at had critical security issues. For a BBC show a while back we were asked to investigate the security of similar trackers for the elderly. They’re a nice idea; allowing people to live independently for longer an...

SQL Injection Vulnerability in the Operation Management System of Elderly Care Facilities

Yi Nursing Institution Operation Management System is a set of information management system for nursing institutions developed by Elephant Communication. SQL injection vulnerability exists in Yi Nursing Care Institution Operation Management System. SQL injection vulnerability exists in the login...

Plant Your Flag, Mark Your Territory

Many people, particularly older folks, proudly declare they avoid using the Web to manage various accounts tied to their personal and financial data -- including everything from utilities and mobile phones to retirement benefits and online banking services. The reasoning behind this strategy is a...

FBI’s BEC Crackdown Leads To 74 Arrests Globally

The FBI announced Monday the results of a major crackdown on scammers behind business email compromise BEC campaigns that resulted in 74 arrests and the retrieval of millions of dollars. Several U.S. federal authorities and police from other countries were involved in Operation WireWire, a...

Researchers Disrupt Angler Exploit Kit, $60 Million Ransomware Campaign

Researchers took a big step towards eradicating the Angler exploit kit, disrupting a large ransomware campaign connected to it that purportedly netted a hacker more than $30 million annually. According to a report published today, experts with Cisco’s Talos Security Intelligence and Research Grou...