exploits
Software

Adobe Reports A "Critical Vulnerability" In Acrobat And Flash

Ruh roh. Adobe’s reporting a flaw in some versions of Flash and Acrobat that could allow bad people to remotely control your computer. Here are the versions of the software that are affected:

March 25, 2010
Mobile

iPhone’s SMS Database Can Be Hijacked In 20 Seconds

As part of the Pwn2Own 2010 hacking contest, Vincenzo Iozzo and Ralf Philipp Weinmann created an exploit which allows them to hijack fully-patched iPhones’ SMS databases – right down to deleted messages – simply by luring users to a “rigged” website.

January 19, 2010
Online

MiFi Exploit Reveals GPS Position, Security Settings

We Americans are fans of Novatel’s MiFi hotspots, which allow a 3G connection to be converted into Wi-Fi. What we are not fans of is a new exploit that lets hackers reveal your location and all your security info.

August 1, 2009
Mobile

Your iPhone Will Be Safe From Random Hijackings By Tomorrow

According to British iPhone carrier O2, Apple will be issuing an update this weekend to fix an SMS exploit that allows any jerk with some spare time to bulk-hijack iPhones. It’s an admirably quick fix to a comically terrible problem.

July 13, 2009
Computing

“Power-Line Exploit” Logs Your Keystrokes Using Outlets, Lasers

Thinking about plugging your laptop into one of those coveted aeroplane terminal power outlets while you wait for your flight to arrive? Be careful, because a hacker could be using those energy-giving wires against you.

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