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WikiLeaks Vault 7 – ELSA: How the CIA can use WiFi to find you anywhere

30

Jun

2017

If anyone still has doubts that the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) can track nearly anyone, anytime, anywhere, a new Vault 7 disclosure from WikiLeaks may dispel them. The CIA likely used malware codenamed ELSA to pinpoint and, presumably, track target Windows users over long periods, by hacking into WiFi radios on laptops – even when not connected to the Internet.

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Companion mobile app exposed Hyundai cars to potential hijacking

27

Apr

2017

The mobile application that accompanies many Hyundai cars exposed sensitive information that could have allowed attackers to remotely locate, unlock, and start vehicles.
The vulnerability was patched in the latest version of the mobile app released in March but was publicly disclosed on Tuesday.

Category Mobile security Tracking Written by Cio 0 Comments

Of course your TV’s spying on you

14

Mar

2017

Julian Assange, Wikileaks’ founder and Russian propagandist, must be proud of himself. In his latest “revelation” that the Central Intelligence Agency can hack Apple and Android smartphones, PC operating systems and smart TVs, he has people throwing fits about how awful the CIA is. As my fellow Computerworld writer buddy Mike Elgan said, “The Wikileaks/CIA […]

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