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Researchers Write Malicious Code Into DNA, Infect the Computer That Reads It
2017-08-11 16:00:37| Extremetech
Scientists have now managed to write executable code into DNA that is capable of infecting the computer that reads it. It was only a matter of time. The post Researchers Write Malicious Code Into DNA, Infect the Computer That Reads It appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Malware Exploits Apple DRM to Infect iPhones
2016-03-19 18:00:00| TechNewsWorld
Security researchers at Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 on Wednesday announced they had discovered in the wild a method of infecting nonjailbroken iPhones with malware by exploiting design flaws in Apple's digital rights management technology. The flaw has been exploited since 2013 largely as a means to pirate iOS software, but this is the first time it's been used to infect iPhones with malware.
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WHO warns Zika could infect millions
2016-01-29 00:07:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
BBC: Three to four million people could be infected with Zika virus in the Americas this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) predicts. Science editor David Shukman reports from the city of Recife in north east Brazil, where it is thought more than 100,000 people could have caught the virus.
Researcher says Fitbit can be wirelessly hacked to infect PCs, Fitbit says not true
2015-10-27 08:56:31| Wireless - Topix.net
A researcher demonstrated a proof-of-concept to infect Fitbit with malware in about 10 seconds; the malware infection could then spread to a PC when the fitness tracker is plugged into it. Fitbit, which was notified about the flaw earlier this year, says it's not true.
NSA planned to infect Samsung, Google app stores with spyware
2015-05-21 22:29:29| Extremetech
A new report highlights how the NSA tried to break into Android's App store as well as Samsung's custom version. The goal? Distribute malware to targeted smartphones in the guise of app updates.
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