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Malware
In plain sight: Malicious ads hiding in search results
Sometimes there’s more than just an enticing product offer hiding behind an ad
Márk Szabó • 03 Sep 2024
Internet of Things
Old devices, new dangers: The risks of unsupported IoT tech
In the digital graveyard, a new threat stirs: Out-of-support devices becoming thralls of malicious actors
Márk Szabó • 27 Aug 2024
Video, Internet of Things
Understanding IoT security risks and how to mitigate them | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 4)
As security challenges loom large on the IoT landscape, how can we effectively counter the risks of integrating our physical and digital worlds?
Editor • 10 Jul 2024
Malware, Digital Security
Malware hiding in pictures? More likely than you think
There is more to some images than meets the eye – their seemingly innocent façade can mask a sinister threat.
Márk Szabó • 02 Apr 2024
Internet of Things, Privacy
DEF CON 31: Robot vacuums may be doing more than they claim
When it comes to privacy, it remains complicated and near impossible for a consumer to make an informed decision.
Tony Anscombe • 16 Aug 2023
Critical Infrastructure, Malware
Black Hat 2023: Cyberwar fire-and-forget-me-not
What happens to cyberweapons after a cyberwar?
Cameron Camp • 11 Aug 2023
Internet of Things, Digital Security, Privacy
Gathering dust and data: How robotic vacuums can spy on you
Mitigate the risk of data leaks with a careful review of the product and the proper settings.
Roman Cuprik • 26 Jul 2023
Hear no evil: Ultrasound attacks on voice assistants
How your voice assistant could do the bidding of a hacker – without you ever hearing a thing
Márk Szabó • 07 Jun 2023
Will ChatGPT start writing killer malware?
AI-pocalypse soon? As stunning as ChatGPT’s output can be, should we also expect the chatbot to spit out sophisticated malware?
Cameron Camp • 20 Feb 2023