Endpoint/Device Security

IOActive researchers found that half of the cyber vulnerabilities in connected vehicles could grant an attacker full or partial control of a vehicle.

Two New Zealand researchers discovered that one of the most popular connected adult toys on the market sends user data back to its manufacturer.

A researcher claims to have found vulnerabilities in Samsung Pay's tokenization mechanism and its magnetic secure transmission (MST) technology that could allow hackers to steal users' tokens and make fraudulent purchases.

A set of vulnerabilities, dubbed "Quadrooter," affecting Qualcomm chipset software drivers used in Android devices, were detected by Check Point security researchers.

Google rolls out an API that will allow Android apps to access login credentials, essentially eliminating the need for passwords.

Researchers discovered a RAT that targets Android phones in China and Japan and appears to select victims based on their devices' IMEI codes.

Tripwire researcher Craig Young said a series of flaws he recently found in Ruckus routers making them vulnerable to several security issues is representative of the security problems found in many consumer connected devices.