Tag: privacy violation

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We Uncovered a Chain of Chromecast Vulnerabilities – Here’s Why It Matters.

What We Did, and What You Should Know Before Installing a Custom OS A DirectDefense security researcher, Nolen Johnson, joined two other researchers to exploit three Chromecast vulnerabilities present in the Chromecast with Google TV (CCwGTV) 1080P.  The team developed a chain of three exploits that ultimately allowed an individual to run a custom OS/unsigned… Read more »

Is There Data Snooping in the Electronics Repair Services Industry?

Apex Labs Dissects a 4-Part Study on Privacy and Security Issues in Electronics Repair Is there data snooping by electronics technicians when we bring our devices in for repair? The researchers in this paper claim to have conducted the first-ever comprehensive study to understand the state of privacy in the electronics repair services industry. While… Read more »