No modifications to the hardware or software are required — any phone, computer, or other device with this type of microphone is vulnerable right out of the box. And you may not even need to explicitly enable the microphone because certain commonly used apps, such as Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, and Google Drive, already turn it on under certain conditions.
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How to manage shadow IT and reduce your attack surface
There is a reason why a lot of organizations shy away from people bringing their own devices to work. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-to-manage-shadow-it-and-reduce-your-attack-surface/
Unpatchable 0-day in surveillance cam is being exploited to install Mirai | Ars Technica
Akamai said that the attackers are exploiting the vulnerability so they can install a variant of Mirai, which arrived in September 2016 when a botnet of infected devices took down cybersecurity news site Krebs on Security.
How Many Security Cameras Does My House Need? – CNET
For maximum security, you can place cams to watch every access point and all key areas in your home, up to nine or ten if you really want. This isn’t for everyone: Such a massive setup is best for very large houses in neighborhoods that are frequent targets of theft, with valuables that owners want to keep an eye on.
11 Proven Tips to Deter Burglars and Stop Break-Ins Early – CNET
With the right system and camera settings, important features and proper placement, you can scare away thieves or vandals, let trespassers know you’re watching and halt porch pirates in their tracks.
‘You basically have to throw your computer away’: Researchers explain AMD ‘Sinkclose’ vulnerability, but do you need to worry? | Laptop Mag
The firmware vulnerability identified by Nissim and Okupski would allow hackers to run their own code in AMD’s System Management Mode, which is intended to run the processor’s firmware.
LAPD warns residents after spike in burglaries using Wi-Fi jammers that disable security cameras, smart doorbells | Tom’s Hardware
High-tech burglars have apparently knocked out their victims’ wireless cameras and alarms in the Los Angeles Wilshire-area neighborhoods before getting away with swag bags full of valuables.