Self-Destructing Circuits Can Render Hardware Useless When Triggered, Offer New Approach in Defending Against Attacks and Counterfeiting

Medicine & Technology Mar 04, 2024

A team of researchers has developed methods of circuit suicide involving physically unclonable function that can actually destroy itself. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Enhanced Cybersecurity Using Random Number Generator Based on Perovskite LED Offers Safer Exchange of Digital Information

Sep 05, 2023

A team of scientists developed a new type of random number generator based on perovskite LED for better cybersecurity. Learn more about it in this article.

NOIRLab Confirms Cybersecurity Incident That Temporarily Halts 2 Advanced Telescopes in Hawaii, Chile

Aug 30, 2023

Hackers attempted to shut down two of the world's most advanced telescopes. Continue reading to know the full story.

AI Could Decode Keystroke Sounds From Zoom Audio With 93% Accuracy, Raising Cybersecurity Concerns

Aug 09, 2023

The new artificial intelligence (AI) research highlights cybersecurity concerns posed by microphone-equipped devices and deep learning advancements. Continue reading to learn more.

Malware-Laden 'Barcode Scanner' Android Apps To Uninstall

Feb 11, 2021

Google kicked out the malware-laden app 'Barcode Scanner' from the Play Store, but users target the wrong barcode scanner app. Here's how to identify if the barcode scanner you installed is the Android malware.

Here's How to Secure Personal Data On Your Laptop

Aug 31, 2020

A laptop is a treasure chest for personal and sensitive data about the owner and making sure it is secure should be a top priority. Fret not, because we have compiled simple tips on how to protect your personal data.

New Breach Leaks More Than 900 Enterprise Credentials

Aug 06, 2020

A Russian hacker has recently published the sensitive credentials belonging to more than 900 enterprise VPN servers.

Yahoo Accounts Hacked Once Again: This Time Cookie May Have Been Forged

Feb 16, 2017

Yahoo users were recently informed of a possible security breach. The latest warning comes after a serious hack last year but instead of the password, the hackers this time are suspected to have forged the Cookie to access the accounts.

Protestors On Mauna Kea Aren't Alone—Cyberterrorists Attack TMT Site on Sunday

Apr 27, 2015

It seems locals aren't the only ones upset about the construction of one of the world's largest telescopes near the summit of Mauna Kea, which is already home to not one but 13 large telescopes. The Thirty Meter Telescope will be one of the largest in the world when completed, but today, those opposed to the project received help from cyber protesters as they hacked the Thirty Meter Telescope website bringing it down for about two hours.

Windows’ Security Flaw Could Allow Hackers to Steal Your Credentials

Apr 15, 2015

Computer security researchers said they have discovered a new variation in an old vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows operating system that cold allow hackers to steal login credentials from hundreds of millions of PCs.

Hackers Get Bold Attacking Police Stations with Ransomware

Apr 14, 2015

Hackers are growing even more bold extending their ransomware attacks beyond businesses and even targeting police departments. Police departments across the United States have fallen victim to ransomware attacks that encrypt documents and demand payment in order to release their lockout.