Hackers often target remote assist tools because they create a direct channel to access desired systems with minimum effort.
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Crooks plant backdoor in software used by courtrooms around the world | Ars Technica
A software maker serving more than 10,000 courtrooms throughout the world hosted an application update containing a hidden backdoor that maintained persistent communication with a malicious website, researchers reported Thursday, in the latest episode of a supply-chain attack
Atari acquires longtime rival Intellivision – The Verge
Atari has announced it has acquired its former competitor from the ’70s and ’80s, ending what it says was the first-ever console war.
Skimmer found on self-checkout register inside Wawa
A credit card skimmer was found inside a Wawa gas station in Baltimore County.
Teslas Can Still Be Stolen With a Cheap Radio Hack—Despite New Keyless Tech | WIRED
For at least a decade, a car theft trick known as a “relay attack” has been the modern equivalent of hot-wiring: a cheap and relatively easy technique to steal hundreds of models of vehicles.
Phishing statistics that will make you think twice before clicking – Help Net Security
This article includes excerpts from various reports that offer statistics and insights into the current phishing landscape.
YouTube Becomes Latest Battlefront for Phishing, Deepfakes
YouTube has turned into a new front for malicious actors to deploy phishing, other malware, and bogus investment schemes, according to a report from researchers at security vendor Avast.
Rise of zero-day exploits reshape security recommendations | CSO Online
With zero-day attacks rapidly eclipsing exploits of known flaws, CISOs face the specter of having to switch up their security strategies in favor of post-exploitation response.
Quantum tunnel: Scientists study particles that move faster than light
We make sense of the world around us with classical mechanics. In this realm, the laws of physics reign supreme, and particles tend to follow them. Dig a bit deeper into the quantum realm, though, and even the theory of relativity comes crashing down.