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WanaCry Ransomwear Attack

Posted on 13 May 2017 by

A Ransomware attack by a worm named WannaCry, exploiting an NSA hack, has taken down many NHS sites, FedEx, and a couple of Spanish and Portuguese telecoms, among others. This is a place to discuss it. Continue reading →

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Truly Braindead “smart” TV Spec and Hack

Posted on 8 April 2017 by

To to hack a really “smart” TV via a broadcast transmitter without being physically in the same space as the TV, and have the hack be persistent through “factory resets” and other attempts to clear it. Cost? About $200 US and a bit of time. Drone optional, and extra… Continue reading →

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