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A new vulnerability affecting Android mobile devices results not from a traditional bug, but from the malicious combination of two legitimate permissions that power desirable and commonly-used features in popular apps. The ...
May 22, 2017
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Terrorism is a fact of life as are the collectives and networks to which counter-terrorism organizations and the media have given various labels and names. These networks are well versed in exploiting modern information technology ...
May 16, 2017
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(Tech Xplore)—A new type of malware rendering Internet of Things devices useless is making a lot of security watchers simply scratch their heads. They know how the attacks are taking place; they just cannot figure out why.
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(Tech Xplore)—Smart TVs vulnerable to hacks? That is no longer a question but an answer, for researcher Rafael Scheel, with Oneconsult, a cyber security consulting company.
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You might think your smartphone or laptop is relatively safe from cyber attacks thanks to anti-virus and encryption software. But your devices are increasingly at risk from "side-channel" attacks, where an intruder can bypass ...
Mar 28, 2017
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(Tech Xplore)—Some phishing attack. Numerous sites this week have reported the dangers of a phishing attack made possible by the browser you use. The Guardian was one of the sites having a look at how private information ...
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Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have found a novel and practical way to combat malicious attacks on motion sensors inside mobile devices.
Sep 5, 2016
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One of the world's most common security software packages – used as the basis of protection for many web browsers – has been found to be vulnerable to a specific form of attack, according to research led by the University ...
Mar 2, 2016
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High-end bicycles used for high-profile road races such as the Tour de France are vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks targeting the bike's wireless gear shifting system.
Aug 14, 2024
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Recent advancements in speech emotion recognition have highlighted the significant potential of deep learning technologies across various applications. However, these deep learning models are susceptible to adversarial attacks.
Aug 9, 2024
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