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Fingerprints have long been considered one of the most reliable security measures, thanks to their biometric nature verified by science. But, this is largely changing with hackers catching up. Such was seen at the GeekPwn conference held in Shanghai recently where the X-Lab security team from a firm named Tencent gave a demonstration of how […]
The Youtuber also claimed that the OnePlus 7 Pro’s fingerprint sensor is the quickest in-display sensor they have ever seen. The new OnePlus 7 Pro from OnePlus is definitely a refreshing change in the smartphones market because of its popup camera and triple cam setup, full-screen display, UFS 3.0, 30W Warp Charging and excellent functionality. […]
We are all aware that smartphone security options such as fingerprint scanners and facial recognition aren’t 100% secure. This has been proved further with the case of the Nokia 9 PureView, which appears to have been unlocked by a pack of chewing gum. As per a couple of tweets, the Nokia 9 PureView is reportedly getting […]
The fingerprint security feature of Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ has been hacked using only a 3D printer and printed fingerprint of the owner. The hack can be carried out without the presence of the actual owner since a printed copy of the fingerprints is used. When evaluated by security researchers it was confirmed that […]
The Best Way To Scan For Weak Ssh Passwords On Your Network Features ssh-auditor will automatically: Re-check all known hosts as new credentials are added. It will only check the new credentials. Queue a full credential scan on any new host discovered. Queue a full credential scan on any known host whose ssh version or […]
“HASSH” is a network fingerprinting standard which can be used to identify specific Client and Server SSH implementations. The fingerprints can be easily stored, searched and shared in the form of an MD5 fingerprint. What can HASSH help with: Use in highly controlled, well understood environments, where any fingerprints outside of a known good set […]
A WhatsApp photo of drug dealer’s hand carrying ecstasy tablets allowed police to track down and bust a drug ring. A photo sent by 28-year-old drug dealer Elliott Morris through WhatsApp was used by authorities to identify his fingerprint. The case happened in Bridgend, South Wales in which the fingerprint helped the local police to compare the record of […]
Vulnerability in Lenovo Devices Allows Attacker to Bypass Fingerprint Authentication and Gain Higher Privileges. In case you own a ThinkCentre, ThinkPad or ThinkStation system manufactured by Lenovo, then we suggest that you immediately install an important security fix so as to prevent the vulnerability that bypasses encoded fingerprint data with a hardcoded password. More: Lenovo removes […]
In case you’re running a Lenovo business machine with a built-in fingerprint sensor, you might want to install the latest security patch issued by the company. According to a security advisory published last week, the Lenovo Fingerprint Manager Pro software on many ThinkPad, ThinkCentre, and ThinStation systems contains a critical local privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2017-3762). The […]
WhatWeb identifies websites. Its goal is to answer the question, “What is that Website?”. WhatWeb recognises web technologies including content management systems (CMS), blogging platforms, statistic/analytics packages, JavaScript libraries, web servers, and embedded devices. WhatWeb has over 1700 plugins, each to recognise something different. WhatWeb also identifies version numbers, email addresses, account IDs, web framework […]
81 percent of data breaks last year involved weak, default or stolen passwords, and phishing attacks have advanced 65 percent year-on-year. Protecting online privacy, status and all types of data is more significant than ever demanding more robust security applications. Lenovo and Intel today published the first PC-ready built-in authentication steps to support users’ online […]
Short Bytes: An information security company Terbium Labs claims to find your personal data, if it exists, on the dark web. Their product Matchlight compares your search queries with the fingerprint database stored on the company’s server. The process remains private, even Terbium doesn’t know what data you’re trying to find. Data security is one […]
Japan testing New Payment System to let Tourists use their Fingerprints instead of Currency A new payment system is being tested by the Japanese government that will let foreign tourists authenticate their identities and avail shopping and hospitality services anywhere in Japan through their fingerprints. The idea is to make shopping and attainment of services by […]
A troubling vulnerability has been uncovered that may make you think twice about ever even temporarily allowing a friend, partner or acquaintance to use your new LG V10 Android smartphone. A YouTube user called “Matt OnYourScreen” came across the flaw, which potentially allows someone to gain unlimited access to the device in future. The good […]
A new research conducted by a group of researchers demonstrates how your smartphone and laptop battery can be used to invade your privacy. Actually, your device’s remaining battery power is enough to compromise your privacy. The privacy vulnerability lies within a lesser-known feature of HTML5 known as the Battery Status API, which allows websites to […]
New Breakthrough suggests that Fingerprints will soon reveal to cops if suspects are High on cocaine. According to advancement in “drug test” from the University of Surrey, UK a new, noninvasive drug test for cocaine has been devised that precisely identifies if a person has consumed cocaine or not, just through their fingerprints. The test works […]
Security flaw in Android version 5.0 and below makes it possible for hackers to take fingerprint copies and unlock Samsung Galaxy S5. This could lead to obtaining and exploitation of victim’s personal data. FireEye experts Yulong Zhang and Tao Wei have exposed a critical Android flaw, which makes Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone highly vulnerable to […]