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Researchers Use NSA Leaks to Create USB Adapter That Steals Data from Offline Computers

A device for stealing data from offline computers hidden in a USB adapter was demonstrated by a team at a hacking and information security conference this past weekend. The device is based on a similar USB tool described in leaked NSA documents, and cost about $20 to make. Continue reading

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Flawed TR-069 Server Implementations at ISP-Level Give Hackers Access to Home Networks

Millions of home networks could be vulnerable to compromise through the servers ISPs manage them with, according to a presentation at DefCon. Check Point Software Technologies security researcher Shahar Tal presented the disturbing situation at the recent security conference in Las Vegas. Continue reading

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