Security flaws found in tiny phones promoted to children

TL;DR Three mini smartphones promoted to children were analysed Those devices are heavily promoted on TikTok All had outdated operating systems All could be rooted without wiping the phone, allowing data to be compromised with physical access One had malware artefacts pre-installed One had an...

A look at the ATM/PoS malware landscape from 2017-2019

From remote administration and jackpotting, to malware sold on the Darknet, attacks against ATMs have a long and storied history. And, much like other areas of cybercrime, attackers only refine and grow their skillset for infecting ATM systems from year-to-year. So what does the ATM landscape loo...

Millions of PCs Found Running Outdated Versions of Popular Software

It is 2019, and millions of computers still either have at least one outdated application installed or run outdated operating systems, making themselves vulnerable to online threats and known security vulnerabilities/exploits. Security vendor Avast has released its PC Trends Report 2019 revealing...

Programs Controlling ICS Robotics Are ‘Wide Open’ to Vulnerabilities

Most manufacturers have connected their operational technology – including industrial control systems and robotic equipment –to the internet, yet the lack of basic security protocols leave these companies open to cyberattacks. Industrial security company Malcrawler pinpointed these dangers at...