Incensing critics, Google engineer ends push for crypto-only setting in Allo
Updated personal blog post deletes comments that were cited by Google critics.
Risk Assessment / Security & Hacktivism
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Foul-mouthed worm takes control of wireless ISPs around the globe
Active attack targets Internet-connected radios from Ubiquiti Networks.
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Then there were 117 million. LinkedIn password breach much bigger than thought
With a pricetag of $2,200, the new haul came from a 2012 breach.
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run amok
RunKeeper acknowledges location data leak to ad service, pushes updates
CEO: "We take our responsibility for the privacy of user data very seriously."
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At the cost of security everywhere, Google dorking is still a thing
With a handful of Web searches, you too can be a hacker.
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That time a patient’s heart procedure was interrupted by a virus scan
Securing computers has never been easy. It's especially hard in hospitals.
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Little Bobby Tables Strikes Again
Hacker fans give Mr. Robot website free security checkup
Days after USA Network patches XSS bug, hacker finds a way to inject SQL code.
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Breach of Nulled.io crime forum could cause a world of pain for members
Dump exposes users' private messages, IPs, e-mail addresses, and password data.
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Old habits die hard
Dozens of companies found open to SAP bug patched years ago
Dangerous Invoker servlet function was disabled in 2010, but it lives on.
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WINNING
Chinese ARM vendor left developer backdoor in kernel for Android, other devices
Allwinner's ARM Linux kernel includes "rootmydevice" code that gives apps root.
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THE REPRIEVE IS OVER
No more get-out-of-jail-free card for CryptXXX ransomware victims
Victims have few options for recovering data other than paying $500 fee.
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KEEP CALM AND PATCH
Microsoft and Adobe warn of separate zero-day vulnerabilities under attack
Exploits exist for both bugs and allow for remote code execution.
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Feds probe mobile phone industry over the sad state of security updates
FCC and FTC coordinate probe of OS developers, hardware makers, and carriers.
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Shifting the blame
$1B Bangladesh heist: Officials say SWIFT technicians left bank vulnerable
Bank officials say it wasn't their fault that sensitive systems were exposed to hackers.
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Checking in with spear phishing, criminals check out with hotel credit card data
Criminals specializing in hacking hotel point-of-sale systems breeze past security.
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How a security pro’s ill-advised hack of a Florida elections site backfired
Whistleblowing is overshadowed when SQL injection gives way to unauthorized access.
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