Security Researchers Find Several Bugs in Nest Security Cameras

Credit to Author: Wayne Rash| Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 20:03:26 +0000

Cisco Talos researchers report finding eight security vulnerabilities in the Nest Cam IQ that can allow attackers to take over the camera, prevent its use or allow code execution.

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Apple’s New Bug Bounty Is a ‘Historical Moment’ For the iPhone’s Security

Credit to Author: Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai| Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2019 18:24:43 +0000

Apple expanded the scope of its bug bounty, increased payouts, and promised special devices to a select group of researchers. For jailbreakers and hackers, there’s never been a better time to pwn the iPhone.

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Exclusive: Critical U.S. Election Systems Have Been Left Exposed Online Despite Official Denials

Credit to Author: Kim Zetter| Date: Thu, 08 Aug 2019 18:23:54 +0000

The top voting machine company in the country insists that its election systems are never connected to the internet. But researchers found 35 of the systems have been connected to the internet for months and possibly years, including in some swing states.

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