How to tell if your webcam has been hacked
Has your webcam been hacked? It's a common fear, but how does it happen? Here's how to tell if someone may be watching through your computer cam and what to do......»»
Logging is growing in a Nigerian forest home to endangered elephants. Rangers blame lax enforcement
Roaring chainsaws sent trees crashing to the ground, and bare-chested men hacked away at the branches beside a muddy road. Others heaved logs onto a truck, where they were tied in place with wire......»»
Another major spyware app has been hacked, with thousands of victims saved
Hackers found, and disabled, another major spyware manufacturer, saving some 70,000 Android victims......»»
How and Why Two British Teens Hacked Several of the Biggest Tech Companies in the World
A recent trial provided a rare window into the workings of Lapsus$, a secretive gathering of tech geeks, showing how the intrusions were orchestrated and the group’s motivations: notoriety, money, and also just “lolz.” At 9 p......»»
LinkedIn users targeted in account hijacking campaign
LinkedIn users are being targeted in an ongoing account hijacking campaign, are getting locked out of their accounts; the hacked accounts are held for ransom. Users discussing their compromised LinkedIn accounts. (Source: Cyberint) The LinkedIn accou.....»»
Hackers get hacked by infostealing malware
Hackers are falling for the same tricks as regular users, researchers are saying......»»
Daily deals Aug. 13: $450 off an M1 14-inch MacBook Pro, $100 off TP-Link Deco Mesh Wi-Fi, $45 off Logitech C930s Pro HD Webcam
Today's most valuable deals include $348 Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless over-ear noise-canceling headphones, $200 off JBL Xtreme 2 portable Bluetooth speaker, a $219 Cricut Explore Air 2 bundle, and more.Get $450 off an M1 14-inch MacBook ProThe AppleInsid.....»»
How fame-seeking teenagers hacked some of the world’s biggest targets
With no skill in software exploitation or encryption busting, Lapsus$ wins anyway. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A ragtag bunch of amateur hackers, many of them teenagers with little technical training, have been so ade.....»»
Ingenious hack powers M1 Mac mini with Ethernet cable
A hardware hacker has modified a Mac mini so that it doesn't necessarily need an AC power connection, and instead can run on the Power over Ethernet protocol.Mac mini hacked with Power over EthernetIvan Kuleshov on Twitter teased the project on Twitt.....»»
Acer Chromebook Spin 714 review: A sub-$700 laptop with great battery life
The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 has above-average battery life, a decent keyboard, a stylish chassis, a 1440p webcam — all for under $700. What’s not to love?.....»»
Killer webcam deal: Save 50% on the Razer Kiyo Pro today
Today, the Razer Kiyo Pro is part of a killer webcam deal allowing you to save quite a bit on a decent streaming upgrade......»»
How to use iPad as a portable screen for your Nintendo Switch
A feature in iPadOS 17 enables iPads to work with USB-C capture cards. Here's how to use the feature to make your large-screen iPad work as an external monitor for your Nintendo Switch.Use iPad as a monitorApple briefly mentioned external webcam supp.....»»
Zyxel users still getting hacked by DDoS botnet emerge as public nuisance No. 1
12 weeks after critical vulnerability was patched, devices are still being wrangled. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Ars Technica) Organizations that have yet to patch a 9.8-severity vulnerability in network devices ma.....»»
Firmware vulnerabilities in millions of computers could give hackers superuser status
BMCs give near-total control over entire fleets of servers. What happens when they're hacked? Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Two years ago, ransomware crooks breached hardware-maker Gigabyte and dumped more than 112 giga.....»»
Google’s new security pilot program will ban employee Internet access
You can't get hacked if you aren't on the Internet. Enlarge (credit: Sean Gallup | Getty Images) The Internet is dangerous, so what if you just didn't use it? That's the somewhat ironic recommendation Google, one of the.....»»
JumpCloud, an IT firm serving 200,000 orgs, says it was hacked by nation-state
"Extremely targeted" attack involved a data injection into JumpCloud's commands framework. Enlarge JumpCloud, a cloud-based IT management service that lists Cars.com, GoFundMe, and Foursquare among its 5,000 paying cust.....»»
Take your webcam capture up a notch with the OBSBOT Tiny 2
OBSBOT is leading the pack in the smart webcam market with their latest release, the Tiny 2. Capture crystal clear 4K video with the power of AI tech improving your shots, perfect for live streaming or virtual meetings......»»
TSMC confirms supplier data breach following ransom demand by Russian-speaking cybercriminal group
Taiwanese semiconductor giant TSMC confirmed Friday that one of its hardware suppliers was hacked and had data stolen from it, but said the incident had no impact on business operations......»»
LG’s $100 webcam lets its newest TVs do video calls and more
LG's new webcam costs $100 and will let owners of newer LG smart TVs do video calls, fitness classes, and telehealth......»»
Apple TV is just begging for a dedicated camera in tvOS 17
FaceTime is coming to the for the first time this fall. With iOS 17 and tvOS 17, you’ll be able to use your iPhone as your TV’s webcam while everyone on the video call appears on the big screen. That’s not the only camera-required experience.....»»
If you have an Asus router, you need to patch it now or risk being hacked
Nine CVEs are addressed in one heavy-hitting Asus router security update, including one from 2018, so make sure you patch now......»»