Security researcher Jonathan Brossard created a proof-of-concept hardware backdoor called Rakshasa that replaces a computer's BIOS (Basic Input Output System) and can compromise the operating system at boot time without leaving traces on ...
Tags: Hardware, Basic Input Output System, computer technology, Brossard
Researchers have confirmed the existence of new Mac malware just hours before the release of Mountain Lion, the latest version of Apple's OS X operating system. Within hours, researchers at security company Sophos also confirmed an iOS ...
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A new Web-based social engineering attack that relies on malicious Java applets attempts to install backdoors on Windows, Linux and Mac computers, according to security researchers from antivirus vendors F-Secure and Kaspersky Lab. The ...
Tags: Desktop Apps, US, engineering attack, electronic technology