An exploit (from the verb to exploit, in the meaning of using something to one’s own advantage) is a piece of software, a chunk of data, or sequence of commands that takes advantage of a bug, glitch or vulnerability in order to cause unintended or unanticipated behaviour to occur on computer software, hardware, or something electronic (usually computerised).
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Google's Titan Security Keys can be hijacked remotely, replace yours now
Google is recalling Bluetooth versions of its Titan Security Key after it found a vulnerability that allows attackers in ...
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Twitter bug accidentally shared location data of some iOS users
Twitter says it has fixed a security bug that resulted in a user's approximate location information being shared with an ...
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Bitcoin has nearly 100,000 nodes, but over 50% run vulnerable code
The number of nodes on the Bitcoin network hovers around 100,000 - which is great for decentralization - but many remain ...
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New cryptocurrency malware hijacks China's enterprises to mine Monero
Beapy is the next generation of cryptocurrency mining malware, with thousands of machines across Asia already infected to ...
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Japan court lets Monero cryptojacker walk away free
A Japanese web designer is walking free after appearing in court for using his visitor's computers to mine cryptocurrency ...
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Keep your digital life secure with these 6 simple tricks
Data breaches, widespread malware attacks, and microtargeted personalized advertising were lowlights of digital life in 2018. As ...
