exploits

During a cyberattack in Hong Kong, LightSpy spyware infected the iPhones of people visiting counterfeit news sites.

Some say you can get malware on your iPhone simply by visiting a dangerous Web page. We examine the rumor to get at the truth.

A newly discovered vulnerability allows hackers to eavesdrop on WhatsApp users, read their chats, and install spyware just by calling them. Update the app now!

A new strain of Mirai is equipped with a much wider range of exploits, including some targeted at enterprise-class IoT devices.

Is it possible to exploit a “theoretical” vulnerability?

Embedded systems demand special protection from infections similar to WannaCry.

Where to download the MS17-010 update to patch the security hole in Windows, how to install the update, and what to do next.

How businesses can stop the WannaCry outbreak.

Why it’s important to update software — and why you can stop worrying about it.

Researchers compete at finding security holes in infotainment systems of connected cars and breaking in. The new case proves that Tesla does care a lot about security at wheel.

Security experts often mention exploits as one of the most serious problems, although it’s not always clear why exploits are so special and scary. We’ll try to explain here.