New Tool Detects Evil Maid Attacks on Mac Laptops

Haythem Elmir

A security researcher has developed a simple tool that helps Mac laptop owners detect unauthorized physical access to their device, also known as an evil maid attack, by monitoring its lid. The free tool, named DoNotDisturb (DND), was created by Patrick Wardle, co-founder and chief research officer at enterprise macOS security […]

Hackers Infect X-Ray and MRI Machines

Haythem Elmir

A new hacker group is conducting cyber attacks against the healthcare industry around the world, this time they have gotten holds on the systems controlling X-Ray, MRI and other medical machines, according to a report from security researchers at cybersecurity firm Symantec. Security researchers in past has warned about the […]

Gmail Spam Campaign Annoying, Not a Hack

Haythem Elmir

When users take a look through their sent messages, they aren’t always searching for an email they sent. The security-minded user is looking for any messages that they did not send out. That’s how some Gmail users recently discovered a spam message campaign. Several users in a Gmail help forum reported that they […]