cameras, keys, Security technology, theft
The website key.me will make a duplicate key from a digital photo. If a friend or coworker leaves their keys unattended for a few seconds, you know what to do. Powered by WPeMatico
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atms, crime, physicalsecurity, Security technology, theft
This is an interesting combination of computer and physical attack: Researchers from the Russian security firm Kaspersky on Monday detailed a new ATM-emptying attack, one that mixes digital savvy with a very precise form of physical penetration. Kaspersky’s team has even reverse engineered and demonstrated the attack, using only a portable power drill and a … Read More “Clever Physical ATM Attack” »
cellphones, malware, Security technology, spyware, theft
A film student put spyware on a smartphone and then allowed it to be stolen. He made a movie of the results. Powered by WPeMatico
apple, biometrics, cellphones, patents, Security technology, theft
Apple received a patent earlier this year on collecting biometric information of an unauthorized device user. The obvious application is taking a copy of the fingerprint and photo of someone using as stolen smartphone. Note that I have no opinion on whether this is a patentable idea or the patent is valid. Powered by WPeMatico
cars, hacking, keys, Security technology, theft
We’re seeing car thefts in the wild accomplished through hacking: Houston police have arrested two men for a string of high-tech thefts of trucks and SUVs in the Houston area. The Houston Chronicle reports that Michael Armando Arce and Jesse Irvin Zelaya were charged on August 4th, and are believed to be responsible for more … Read More “Hackers Stealing Cars” »