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Huawei files lawsuit against US government over seizure of equipment
Chinese tech giant Huawei has filed a civil lawsuit against the US Commerce Department over the mishandling of telecommunications equipment seized by American officials, demanding its release.
Jun 22, 2019 07:26
Apple’s achilles heel: CIA hacks MacBook computers with ‘Sonic Screwdriver’
WikiLeaks’ latest release of classified CIA documents has revealed the agency’s ability to bypass password protected Apple Macs while the laptop is booting up using a tool called “Sonic Screwdriver.” Monitoring and tracking tools can then be installed.
Mar 23, 2017 22:01
#Vault7: WikiLeaks releases ‘Dark Matter’ batch of CIA hacking tactics for Apple products
WikiLeaks has released the latest batch of documents in its Vault 7 series of documents related to the CIA’s espionage programs. The latest release, dubbed ‘Dark Matter,’ reveals the specific techniques used to target Apple products.
Mar 23, 2017 13:41
A king’s ransom: US House blocks Google cloud apps over ransomware fears
The US House of Representatives is about to get a little quieter. Ransomware infiltration concerns prompted the congressional chamber to be blocked from using software applications hosted on a Google cloud service.
May 12, 2016 03:34
New virus created that can completely wreck Apple computers
Two security consultants have created a new computer worm, the Thunderstrike 2, that attacks the core hardware of a Mac computer once unleashed. The worm was designed to expose vulnerabilities in the once-assumed airtight security of Apple products.
Aug 5, 2015 01:51
Planes, guns and automobiles: 5 scariest hacking targets
Almost 5 billion non-communication devices – from watches to CT-scanners to airplanes – are connected to the internet worldwide, providing criminals, terrorists and governments with ever more opportunities to cause damage and sow chaos. Here are 5 of the most dangerous objects that can be hacked today.
Aug 2, 2015 05:59
‘Total hero:’ Apple co-founder says Snowden gave up his life to reveal NSA surveillance
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak gushed over former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden, calling him a “total hero” and saying he “gave up his life” to reveal the agency’s surveillance programs.
May 27, 2015 03:48
Major internet firm blames ISPs for purposely slowing down web traffic
Are Internet Service Providers responsible for insufferably slow connection speeds? A major web company that lets ISPs use its 180,000 miles of fiber cables to transmit content around the globe says certain entities are to blame for congestion problems.
May 6, 2014 18:39