Discovered by Joshua Rubin of Zvelo an Android hack which exposes Google Wallet. This hack allows access to credit card data and purchase history and could, in theory, allow a hacker to use a Google Wallet freely. However, it does require the hacker to have unfettered root access to the phone. Rubin recommends: #1 Do Not “Root” the Cell Phone – Doing so will be one less step for a thief. #2 Enable Lock Screens – “Face Unlock,” “Pattern,” “PIN” and “Password” all increase physical security to the device. “Slide,” however, does not. #3 Disable USB Debugging – When enabled, the data on mobile
Read MoreThink plain HTTP are secure here's proof: A Firefox addon developed by Eric Butler named Firesheep captures sessions on open Wi-Fi networks and goes one step more sinister. It finds users logged into Facebook, Twitter, Google, Amazon, Dropbox, Evernote, Wordpress, Flickr, bit.ly and more, and lets you take over their sessions and become them. Firesheep extension collects the “cookies” that a selection of websites such as Facebook and Twitter use to allow access, and then allows users to “sidejack” their accounts. Cookies from Amazon.com, Basecamp, bit.ly, Cisco, CNET, Dropbox, Enom, Evernote, Facebook, Flickr, Github, Google, HackerNews, Harvest, Windows Live, NY
Read MoreThe RSA Security division of the EMC Corporation posted an open letter on its Web site from its chairman, Art Coviello acknowledging that the company had suffered from an intrusion which he described as an “advanced persistent threat.” It is sophisticated data breach, potentially compromising computer security products widely used by corporations and governments. Advanced cryptographic system known as multifactor authentication, the technology is typically based on an electronic token carried by a user that repeatedly generates a time-based number that must be appended to a password when a user logs in to a computer system. Mr. Coviello said that
Read MoreDo you think your car is not cool enough to show off to your friends? If you're good with electronics and computers, we can try something like this guy here (he managed to hack the microcontroller inside car). This obviously isn't easy but not impossible. If you have some time to spare, leave a reply. I can assist you in doing this. This genius managed to hook Eee PC 900A was to a Volvo, becoming an in-dash computer that is capable of monitoring two pressure sensors for boost and vacuum, as well as reading RPM, O2, and the exhaust directly.
Read MoreHere is a trick to make Nintendo Wii a part of your daily workout regiment. British tinkerer Nick Marsh managed to cobble together a pair of Nike sneakers with Wii circuitry, sending your standard Wii fitness exercises into overdrive. Sensors are located within the shoes' soles, requiring an increased amount of effort and movement to control the standard Wii Balance Board functions without sacrificing accuracy. This is clearly an innovative project, and it would be interesting to see whether future gaming peripherals will take such a route :) Body movement is very random for this game. Hope you wont hurt
Read MoreAs the new iPhone 4 will be packing a 720p video recording, in near future you might see other mobile companies releasing the phone's with same capability. But if you have a nexus one there is a new hack found to get that 720p recording enabled. The hack is found/developed by members of Xda-Forums and its currently working on Android 2.1. But if you have already upgraded to Android 2.2 Froyo, you might have to wait a little while. Here are the instructions from the xda forum thread Requirements- CM5.0.8test3 Will make one for froyo when i get time. Sometime later tonigh U need
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