Digital Forensics & Cyber Security Blog
Digital Forensics & Cyber Security Blog
Forensic Acquisition of Apple TV with checkra1n Jailbreak
Are you excited about the new checkm8 exploit? If you haven’t heard of this major development in the world of iOS jailbreaks, I would recommend to read the Technical analysis of the checkm8 exploit aricle, as well as Developer of Checkm8 explains why iDevice jailbreak exploit is a game changer. The good news is that [...]
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Are We Ready for Increased Cybersecurity Risks?
If you’re a cybersecurity pro who feels like a rabbit in headlights, then don’t be too depressed – you’re not alone. New research has found that while companies are very aware of business and technology risk, they’re not that good at managing it. Infosecurity Group, in conjunction with governance and [...]
Malware Detected at India’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant
According to an earlier report the Indian company originally denied the assertion. The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited, or NPCIL, confirmed Wednesday that the original report of malware in the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) is correct. The malware was attributed to the Lazarus cybercrime group. In the release, NPCIL Associate Director [...]
IoT and AI push tech ethics to the forefront of development
Data breaches and privacy scandals have made it vital for organizations to prioritize tech ethics and consider the effects IoT devices and AI will have on individuals and society. The biggest challenges facing today's technologies aren't technological -- they are human. Humans dictate adoption and abuse, determine the calculus of [...]
It Took Months for Door Dash to Notice a Data Breach
“We deeply regret the frustration and inconvenience that this may cause you. Every member of the DoorDash community is important to us, and we want to assure you that we value your security and privacy.” DoorDash confirmed in blog post a major data breach involving 4.9 customers, delivery workers, and merchants. The [...]
T-Mobile’s Little Known NOPORT Setting can Protect Your Phone Number from SIM Swapping
T-Mobile has a feature that gives its customers more protection from hackers trying to steal their phone number, but you probably don't know it exists because the company doesn't advertise it publicly and won't even talk about it. It’s called “NOPORT” and, in theory, it makes it a bit harder [...]
Hackers Find Vulnerabilities in a US Military Fighter Jet
This weekend during DEFCON a team of highly vetted hackers tried to sabotage a vital system for a US military fighter jet. And they succeeded. It was the first time outsider researchers have been given physical access to the F-15 system to test for weaknesses. Two days later, the group [...]
Intermountain West RCFL Finds Child Porn Images on Computer of Man Accused of Killing Mackenzie Lueck
The Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday that 19 charges of sexual exploitation of a minor have been filed against Ayoola Ajayi, the man accused of killing University of Utah student MacKenzie Lueck, whose body was found with blunt force trauma to the head and hands bound behind [...]
Hackers Can Break into an iPhone With a Single Text
When you think about how hackers could break into your smartphone, you probably imagine it would start with clicking a malicious link in a text, downloading a fraudulent app, or some other way you accidentally let them in. It turns out that's not necessarily so—not even on the iPhone, where simply receiving an iMessage [...]