Plus, the dark web sells disinformation campaigns, enterprises are hit by malicious fake browser updates, and an ex-Yahoo employee pleads guilty to hacking user emails
The plot of HBO’s "Homeland," in which terrorists try to hack into a world leader’s pacemaker, may not be so far-fetched, a report by CNN Health indicated. The report revealed that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration discovered 11 security vulnerabilities in operating systems that use a third-party software known as IPnet. Many medical devices use IPnet, which helps computer systems communicate with each other. If any of the IPnet flaws are exploited, the FDA warned, a hacker might be able to take control of devices such as pacemakers and infusion pumps. The hack could even infiltrate the entire hospital network.
“This is a very serious threat,” said Avast Security Evangelist Luis Corrons. “Especially when we know that hospitals and health organizations do not have the best record for keeping their networks safe. On top of that, a lot of hospital machinery uses outdated software, which greatly increases the risk of being compromised.” If attackers were to hack a device, they could potentially change its function, cause a denial of service, or trigger logical flaws that prevent it from functioning properly.
This week’s stat
On average, 22% of saved photos on Android phones are either low-quality or duplicates, Avast research of 3 billion photos from 6 million users showed.
Disinformation as a service
Cybersecurity experts found a number of cybercriminal groups on the dark web that offer disinformation campaigns as a service.
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