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Beware! This “O.MG” iPhone Cable Can Hack Your Computer Remotely

If you’re someone who connects a USB cable to your computer without thinking twice, you got to be careful from now onwards. A security researcher named MG has developed a Lightning cable which when connected to a computer can be used to access your files and data stored in it remotely. Dubbed “O.MG,” these cables […]

18-Year-Old Hacker Exposes School Software Flaw Affecting 5 Million Records

At the ongoing Defcon 2019, the 18-year-old Bill Demirkapi presented his findings after three years of research about a software deployed in his school. He discovered that a security flaw in the software could allow a hacker to gain access to records of 5 million students. He found vulnerabilities in two software developed by Blackboard […]

With This Tesla Mod, You Can Spy On People And Vehicles Around You

At Defcon 2019, a security researcher Truman Kain has showcased a mod that turns a Tesla Model S into a “mobile surveillance station.” Kain has developed a simple DIY hardware that plugs into your Tesla’s USB port found on the dashboard. When connected, it turns the car’s in-built cameras into a mobile spying tool that […]