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Could You Be Robbed Using Apple Pay?

18

Oct

2021

Security researchers have discovered a new loophole in the Apple Pay mechanism that may leave iPhone users at risk of being robbed. Worryingly, the theft is completely wireless, so the victim may not realize they have been robbed until hours or days later. Apple Pay is regarded as one of the most secure contactless payment […]

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NSA Shares Guidance for Government Employees on Securing Wireless Devices in Public

02

Aug

2021

Given the wide adoption of telework due to the COVID-19 pandemic, both businesses and end users need to ensure increased protection of personal and corporate data, especially in public settings. The NSA points out that securing devices for the use of public Wi-Fi hotspots is not enough, as their Bluetooth and Near Field Communications (NFC) […]

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FragAttacks: New Vulnerabilities Expose All Devices With Wi-Fi to Attacks

12

May

2021

The vulnerabilities, dubbed FragAttacks (fragmentation and aggregation attacks), were discovered by researcher Mathy Vanhoef, who was also involved in the discovery of the Key Reinstallation Attack (KRACK) vulnerabilities back in 2017. FragAttacks can be leveraged by an attacker who is within range of the targeted Wi-Fi connection to hack devices and steal sensitive user information. […]

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