Access Control

Researchers demo exploits that bypass Windows 8 Secure Boot

The attacks are possible because of UEFI security oversights by PC manufacturers, researchers said

Vulnerabilities in D-Link network video recorders enable remote spying, researcher says

The vulnerabilities allow attackers to gain access to devices used to monitor surveillance cameras or provide remote access to stored data

Some home automation systems are rife with holes, security experts say

Trustwave researchers will reveal vulnerabilities in home automation gateways and other network-controlled products at Black Hat

Car hack highlights march toward remote control of critical systems

US will not seek death penalty for Edward Snowden

Should he return to the U.S., Snowden would be eligible for a public trial by jury, according to a recent letter

Critics urge end of passwords, but alternatives not ready for prime time

Five indicted in massive hacking scheme

Companies reported $300 million in losses from the five-year series of attacks

Researcher claims responsibility for security breach at Apple Developer website

The researcher says he was able to obtain names and email addresses of users and claims he reported the flaw to Apple

EU privacy watchdog criticizes ‘Big Brother’ database

A planned database of all non-EU citizens entering and leaving the bloc is disproportionate, says the European Data Protection Supervisor

Cisco releases security patches to mitigate attack against Unified Communications Manager

The company addressed some of the vulnerabilities used in a publicly demonstrated attack, but not all of them