Tag Archives: Hack

WanaCry Ransomwear Attack

Posted on 13 May 2017 by E.M.Smith

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 E.M.Smith

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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Android Phone Hack via Text Message

Posted on 28 July 2015 by E.M.Smith

The “stagefright” hack goes live August 1 and at that point 95% or so of all Android phones are wide open to hacking. Enjoy your wait…. Continue reading →

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Dear Gutless Media Companies

Posted on 19 December 2014 by E.M.Smith

It is exactly wrong and completely stupid to cave to the blackmail of cyberattack and pull movies. Do not reward them, make it a failure for them; or you get a whole lot more of it. Continue reading →

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