Belkin's WeMo Gear Can Hack Android Phones

A SQL injection vulnerability is present in Belkin’s WeMo home automation firmware that could allow a third party with local access to a network to gain root access to devices such as light switches, lightbulbs, security cameras and coffee makers. Researchers at Invincea Labs, who discovered the...

Mirai Vulnerability Disclosed, But Exploits May Constitute Hacking Back

The Mirai botnet apparently has a weakness that could shut down its ability to flood targets with HTTP requests. But exploiting that vulnerability puts defenders in a gray area with regard to hacking back. Researchers at Invincea Labs discovered three vulnerabilities in Mirai, one of which is the...