Tag: IT security
Cybersecurity study: Publishers increasingly in the sights of hackers
As of: April 17, 2024 1:16 p.m The German media industry invests a lot of money in the security of its IT systems. For good reason: According to a new…
Smart Home: When the photovoltaic system is a gateway for data thieves
The smart home promises a completely connected home. But many manufacturers have difficulty with the IT security of their devices, as SZ research shows: A Chinese company’s power storage system…
Ban on Huawei technology could cost DB 400 million euros
Status: 04.08.2023 2:15 p.m The ban on Huawei technology discussed by the federal government could cost Deutsche Bahn dearly. Deutsche Bahn would have to invest up to 400 million euros…
Bonify: Massive data leak at Schufa subsidiary – a disaster for thousands of customers
San Francisco, the lost city forever About a third of the commercial space in San Francisco is empty, and 8,000 homeless people now live in the city center. How can…
Federal government could ban Huawei from 5G networks
Status: 06/19/2023 10:16 a.m Is software from the Chinese Huawei group a threat to German mobile networks? The Ministry of the Interior sees “evidence” for this. The European Union is…
Forced update: WordPress websites can be manipulated via jetpack vulnerability
The developers of the WordPress plugin Jetpack warn of a “critical” Security breach. After successful attacks, attackers could manipulate any files in WordPress installations. Versions protected against this are currently…
Apparently a larger data leak at the electric car manufacturer Tesla
Status: 05/26/2023 2:31 p.m The “Handelsblatt” is said to have been leaked 100 gigabytes of sensitive Tesla data, including from employees at the Brandenburg site. Tesla itself suspects an ex-employee.…
Suffering is part of Huawei’s business
March 31, 2023 – 7 min reading time Dhe suffering is a virtue at Huawei: “How can you achieve something if you’re not having a hard time?” is written, for…
EarSpy attack: New smartphone speakers simplify remote eavesdropping
The more powerful ear loudspeakers that are being used in many smartphones can be remotely monitored relatively easily with built-in motion sensors. A team of security researchers from five US…
EU database for fake IDs apparently hacked – Politics
Unknown hackers have apparently gained access to the European database iFado (Intranet False and Authentic Documents Online), on which the security authorities of all EU member states, Norway, Iceland and…