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Hacker Says He Broke Through Samsung's Secure Smartphone Platform
When his rooting exploit worked on plenty of Android devices but failed on the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, researcher Di Shen decided to dig into KNOX.
Car Wash Hack Can Strike Vehicle, Trap Passengers, Douse Them With Water
"We believe this to be the first exploit of a connected device that causes the device to physically attack someone," researchers presenting the proof-of-concept say.
Hackers' Own Tools Are Full of Vulnerabilities
The flaws could allow a hacking victim to strike back, and perhaps learn who else the attacker is targeting, or clues on who exactly the hackers are.
Def Con Has Always Been Straight, White, and Male, But It’s Finally Changing
The largest hacker convention in the world isn’t perfect, but for many it’s the best they’ve got.
How This Guy Won 1,000 Contests on Twitter
He’s the luckiest guy on Twitter, if you consider getting a free Papa Roach album to be lucky.
Hackers Make the First-Ever Ransomware for Smart Thermostats
White hat hackers have made the first proof of concept for malware that locks a smart thermostat and demands a ransom.
Hackers Could Break Into Your Monitor To Spy on You and Manipulate Your Pixels
An ingenious hack allows hackers to spy on you and manipulate the images on your monitor.
Over 100 Snooping Tor Nodes Have Been Spying on Dark Web Sites
Researchers uncovered malicious hidden service directories that uncover meant-to-be-secret dark web sites.
Small-Town Cops Claim Burglars Are Using Hacker's Device to Unlock Garage Doors
Police in a small Indiana town accuse burglars of hacking into people’s houses.
What Was This Texas Congressman Doing at the Hacking Conference Def Con?
Congressman visits Def Con to talk with hackers about encryption, cybersecurity.
How Hackers Could Get Out of House Arrest
A security researchers find flaws in an anklet used to track people under house arrest.
Fed Tells Room Full of Hackers to Hack His Phone, Drinks Whiskey
The deputy secretary of Homeland Security called for hackers to work more with the government.